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Tampa Bay Rays Favored to Defeat Miami Marlins in Tuesday Night Matchup

On Tuesday, July 30, the Tampa Bay Rays will host the Miami Marlins in a matchup of Florida teams. The Rays, with a 54-52 record, are currently in fourth place in the American League East but are still in contention for a wild card spot. The Marlins, on the other hand, have a record of 39-67 and are just 1.5 games away from having the worst record in the National League. The game is set to begin at 6:50 P.M. EST, with Edward Cabrera starting for the Marlins and Jeffrey Springs starting for the Rays. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite, opening at -159 and currently sitting at -163.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +147 | Rays -163
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-150) | Rays -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 7.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 62%.

Miami vs Tampa Bay Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently 39-67 overall this season and are in last place in the National League East division. They are 26 games behind the Phillies for first place and are 17 games back of a wild card spot. Despite winning their last series against the Brewers, poor pitching has been a downfall for the Marlins. On Tuesday, the Marlins will start Edward Cabrera, who has a 1-3 record with a 7.04 ERA this season. Miami has won three of Cabrera's last four starts. The Marlins have struggled offensively, ranking 10th worst in hitting and scoring the second fewest runs in the league. Recently, they have also traded Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees. With a power ranking of 19, the Marlins are ranked 29th in offense, 28th in defense, and have a challenging season ahead.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

Tampa Bay Rays currently have a record of 54-52 and are in fourth place in the American League East division. They are 8.5 games back of the division-leading Orioles and 3.5 games back of a wild card spot. The team has won three of their last four games, including a come-from-behind victory against the Reds. Manager Kevin Cash praised the team's performance in the last game. Left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs will be making his season debut after coming off the IL due to Tommy John surgery. The team has struggled offensively this season, ranking eighth worst in hitting and scoring the fourth fewest runs. Their power ranking is 14 and they are ranked 26th in offense, averaging 3.99 runs per game. Despite recent struggles, Tampa Bay remains competitive in the division.

Rays Expected to Dominate Marlins in Low-Scoring Match-up

The Tampa Bay Rays are strategically choosing Jeffrey Springs to start on Tuesday, following his recovery from Tommy John surgery in April 2023. This presents a valuable opportunity for Springs to make a significant contribution to the team. In contrast, the Miami Marlins have shown weakness in their offensive capabilities, evident in their recent trade of Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees. With a batting average of .218 against the American League, the Marlins are expected to struggle in the upcoming game. Although the Rays also face challenges in terms of offense, they are projected to prevail in a low-scoring match-up. Miami’s starting pitcher, Edward Cabrera, has demonstrated inconsistency on the road this season, allowing 14 runs in just 10.1 innings pitched. Given these factors, it is advisable to place a wager on the Rays covering the spread in this game.

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