Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays (29-31) will be looking to take the series lead against the Miami Marlins (21-39) in the first game of their two-game interleague series on Tuesday night
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays (29-31) will be looking to take the series lead against the Miami Marlins (21-39) in the first game of their two-game interleague series on Tuesday night at loanDepot Park. Ryan Pepiot (3-2, 3.88 ERA) will take the mound for the Rays, while Jesus Luzardo (2-4, 4.18 ERA) will pitch for the Marlins. The game is set to begin at 6:40 PM ET. Tampa Bay has dominated Miami in their recent matchups, winning 9 out of their last 10 games. The Rays are listed as the favorites to win the game, with a betting line of -113 that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays -113 | Marlins +103
Spread: Rays -1.5 (+150) | Marlins +1.5 (-175)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.
Tampa Bay Rays
Over the weekend, the Rays were able to avoid a sweep by the Orioles by winning the final game of the series. They now look to continue their momentum with a win over the Marlins, aiming for their second consecutive win and fourth win in their last six games. Tampa Bay's offense is averaging 3.90 runs per game, with a .234 batting average ranking them 21st in the league. Isaac Paredes has been a standout performer for the Rays with a .291 batting average, 10 home runs, and 32 RBI. The team's pitching has struggled, allowing 4.35 runs per game with a .247 opponents' batting average. In their last game, Pepiot pitched well, giving up just three hits and two runs in 5.2 innings for a 4-3 win over Oakland. Tampa Bay currently has a power ranking of 24, is ranked 25th in offense and 24th in defense, and holds a 98-64 record this season. Pepiot will need to deliver another solid start for the Rays to secure a win in their upcoming game.