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Rays Favored as Marlins Struggle; Rasmussen Looks to Continue Dominance

In the final game of a three-game series between the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays, Sandy Alcantara is expected to take the mound for the Marlins against Drew Rasmussen for the Rays. With the season series currently tied at 2-2, both teams are looking to secure the series win. Rasmussen, with an ERA of 2.14, will be aiming for his sixth win of the season. Tampa Bay opens as the betting favorite at -240. Stay tuned for the Marlins vs. Rays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +210 | Rays -240
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (+100) | Rays -1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 71%.

Miami vs Tampa Bay Stats

Miami Marlins

Sandy Alcantara, the Marlins pitcher, had a solid outing against the Rockies recently, although he is having a disappointing season overall with a high ERA and only two wins in 57 innings of work. The Marlins are struggling with a young roster, losing four of their past five series, and are nine games below .500 on the road. Kyle Stowers and Xavier Edwards have been standouts offensively, while Eric Wagaman and Connor Norby have had some struggles. Overall, Miami ranks 24th in runs scored per game and 28th in ERA. With a power ranking of 19, the team is currently 23-38 this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

Drew Rasmussen will be taking the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday after an impressive performance in his previous outing. Rasmussen has been a standout pitcher for the team with a 2.14 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. The Rays have been playing well, winning four of their past series, including a recent sweep against the Rangers. Christopher Morel has struggled this season, while Junior Caminero has been on a hot streak, with 16 RBIs in his past nine games. Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero have also been contributing offensively. The Rays have a power ranking of 1 and are 14th in offense, 6th in defense, and have an overall record of 34-29. Miami has had success against Tampa Bay in their recent matchups.

Miami Marlins Struggle While Tampa Bay Rays Thrive; Pitching Concerns Loom for Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently facing challenges as they have lost eight of their last ten games. They recently suffered a sweep by the Colorado Rockies, who have 12 wins this season. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays are performing well, winning four of their past five series and boasting a 5-1 record in their last six games up to Saturday night.

In addition, the Marlins' starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will not be starting, with Connor Gillispie expected to pitch bulk innings following an opener. It is important to note that Gillispie has struggled this season, with an 8.65 ERA in 26 innings.

Conversely, Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been performing exceptionally well, not conceding a run in his last four starts. Rasmussen has a strong track record against Miami, with a 1.80 ERA in 20 career innings. The Rays have a perfect 4-0 record in his past four outings.

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