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Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: June 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

Article updated Jun 5, 6:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

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.

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Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have struggled recently, losing five of their last seven games and currently sitting at the bottom of the NL East standings. Their offense is ranked 29th in the league, averaging 3.65 runs per game with a .236 batting average. On the defensive side, they are giving up an average of 4.50 runs per game and opponents have a .252 batting average against them. Garrett will need to replicate his last strong performance to help the team secure a win against the Mets. Christian Bethancourt will not be available for the game due to bereavement. Despite their current struggles, the Marlins have a power ranking of 14.

Miami Marlins Expected to Continue Offensive Dominance Against Tampa Bay Rays

The Miami Marlins have had a successful offensive performance in their recent games, scoring a total of 22 runs in their last five matches. This trend is expected to continue in the upcoming game, particularly against Eflin who has faced challenges on the mound in his previous starts, giving up a total of 10 runs in his last three road games. Considering Tampa Bay's bullpen struggles, they may find it difficult to contain the Marlins' offensive prowess. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays have faced difficulties in their offensive performance, scoring only 12 runs in their last four away games. With Garrett's consistent pitching performance, allowing just one run in his last two starts, it is anticipated that Tampa Bay's struggles at the plate will persist. Consequently, it is recommended to support Miami in covering the money line for this game.

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SportsJaw Rays vs Marlins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rays vs Marlins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays-120 → -127Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins+110 → +116Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays-1.5 (+144) → -1.5 (+135)Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins+1.5 (-164) → +1.5 (-155)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-06-05T10:15:47.882Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-06-04Tampa Bay Rays 9 · Miami Marlins 5
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Miami Marlins 5-3

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Miami Marlins 5-3 on June 5, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Tampa Bay Rays' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+135) spread, Tampa Bay Rays covered, while the 8 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -124Win