Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays will look to secure a series win against the Miami Marlins in the final game of their two-game interleague series. The game will take place at loanDepot
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays will look to secure a series win against the Miami Marlins in the final game of their two-game interleague series. The game will take place at loanDepot park with a start time of 6:40 PM ET. Zach Eflin will be on the mound for the Rays, boasting a 3-4 record and a 4.12 ERA. The Marlins will have Braxton Garrett starting, with a 2-0 record and a 4.56 ERA. Tampa Bay has dominated recent matchups with Miami, holding a 9-1 record in their last 10 games. The Rays are the favorites to win, with the current line at -124.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays -124 | Marlins +113
Spread: Rays -1.5 (+144) | Marlins +1.5 (-164)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 55%.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to bounce back after a series loss to the Orioles prevented them from winning their third straight road series. Despite a strong start in the first game, the team will face the Marlins on Wednesday in hopes of securing a series win. The Rays are currently averaging 3.90 runs per game, with a .234 batting average and .308 on base percentage, ranking 19th in the league in both categories. Pitching has also been a struggle for the Rays, with a 4.35 runs per game average and a .247 opponent batting average. Isaac Paredes has been a standout player for the Rays, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. Eflin will need to improve his performance to help the team secure a win in the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 23, the Rays are currently ranked 25th in offense, 24th in defense, and have a 30-31 record for the season.