Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays: prediction for the MLB game
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Tampa Bays Rays to Wrigley Field on Monday night. Who will take the lead in the series? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have played nine games so far. They split the first four games on the road with the Colorado Rockies but registered a 6:4 win in the final game on Sunday and now are back above .500. The team is currently in 6th place in the National League standings.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered two defeats on the road to the Chicago White Sox (2:3, 2:3) before crushing the opponents 9:2 in the last game of the series on Sunday. Kevin Cash's men are in 7th place in the American League, looking to move above .500 as they take on the Cubs.
Trends
Ставка1st inning - draw
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 meetings of the clubs in Chicago.

СтавкаTotal under 8 runs
This bet won in 3 out of 5 head-to-head games in Chicago.

Tip and bets
The Cubs weren't very impressive in previous outings, unlike the Rays, who had a chance in each of their games against the eminent White Sox. The Rays are in good form and should start climbing up the league table. We are predicting a confident win for the visiting team.
Our prediction - handicap(-1.5) to Tampa Bay Rays