Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays VS Chicago Cubs 2025-09-12
Rays vs. Cubs: A Low-Stakes, High-Strikes Snore-Fest (with a Chance of Rainouts)
The Tampa Bay Rays (-175) and Chicago Cubs (+145) are set to duel at Wrigley Field like two overqualified accountants arguing over a tax code. The only thing these teams hit harder than a mortgage payment is the "under 7.5 runs" total (-120), because their pitchers are basically pitching in a kiddie pool.
Why It’s a Borefest:
- Matthew "Boy Oh" Boyd (Cubs) has a 2.92 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in his last three starts vs. Tampa, but don’t be fooled—he’s just been lucky. His 14-run meltdown in his past 23 innings? That’s just him practicing for a career in stand-up comedy.
- Shane Baz (Rays) is a strikeout machine, leading the league in whiff rates, but good luck catching his victims—they’ll probably vanish like they’re playing "Where’s Waldo?" in a hurricane.
Prop Bets to Steal Your Cash (But Also Your Time):
- Boyd Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-135): If he doesn’t strike out 6 batters, consider donating your baseball card collection to a landfill.
- Baz Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-105): This is the safer bet, because Baz’s fastball looks like it was thrown by a robot with a grudge against batters.
The Verdict:
Take the under 7.5 runs (-120) and a same-game parlay (under + Boyd over Ks + Baz over Ks) because:
1. The last six meetings between these teams have been so dull, they’ve collectively scored zero runs more than a pair of sleep-deprived librarians.
2. Both bullpens are better than their starters, which is saying something.
Final Score Prediction: 2-1 Cubs. The Rays will thank their lucky stars (and Baz’s Ks) for a competitive game, while the Cubs will thank Boyd’s “mystery meat” ERA for keeping the scoreboard from looking like a blackjack table.
Note: If you bet the Cubs -1.5 run line, bring a sweater. It’s going to get chilly watching this one. 🏟️⚾
Created: Sept. 12, 2025, 8:05 p.m. GMT