The Tampa Bay Rays (72-74) visit the Chicago Cubs (83-63) Friday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rays vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Ray wons 2-1 in 2024

The Rays lost to the Chicago White Sox 5-1 Thursday, closing as a -122 moneyline favorite. Tampa Bay is just 1-5 over its last 6 contests, a disappointing run which followed a 7-game winning streak. The Rays have been led this season by 3B Junior Caminero , who has 42 HRs and 106 RBIs.

The Cubs are 5 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and 7 1/2 games ahead of the New York Mets , the team hol

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