Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds (1)
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the struggling Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon for an in-state battle. Can Taj Bradley and the Rays shut down this dismantled Marlins roster? Matt McCuen is back with his best betting pick for Marlins vs. Rays.
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Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Florida Marlins on Wednesday afternoon.
Tampa begins this contest with a record of 55-52.
The season has been up and down for the Rays who find themselves three games over the .500 mark.
Marlins vs. Rays DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 31, 2024
- Start Time: 12:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
The Rays trail the first-place Orioles by 8.5 games in the AL East.
Tampa trails the final wildcard spot by 3.5 games.
This Rays squad has won three consecutive games and seven of their last 10.
Yandy Diaz leads the Rays by batting .271 on the season.
Jose Siri has enjoyed a strong season with 14 home runs and 37 runs batted in.
Newcomer Christopher Morel has added 19 home runs and 52 RBIs.
Taj Bradley will get the nod today for the Rays. Bradley is 6-4 with a 2.43 ERA.
The Marlins have had a rough year.
After reaching the playoffs a season ago, 2024 has been a disaster for Miami.
The Fish represent a 39-68 record.
That record is the second-worst in the National League.
Miami was extremely active during the trade deadline, sending away some of its best talent as it looks toward the future.
The Marlins -148 run differential is the second-worst in the NL.
Jake Burger is one of the Marlins who was not dealt at the deadline. Burger has hit 14 home runs while driving in 40 runs.
Jesus Sanchez has been solid this year, with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs.
Emmanuel Rivera launched a home run yesterday in his first Marlins at-bat.
Roddery Munoz will get the start today. Munoz is 1-5 with a 5.61 ERA.
Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick
Both of these lineups have been shaken up over the past week.
The Marlins have been one of baseball's worst offensive teams this season, averaging 3.61 runs, the second-worst in the MLB.
Tampa ranks 27th in baseball with 4.08 runs per game.
Bradley has been one of the best starters in the MLB over the past two months.
Let’s cash in early today!