Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Miami Marlins will welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to the other side of Florida today. Can Jesus Luzardo and the Marlins find early success at home in this in-state battle? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Rays vs. Marlins.
Matt McCuen - June 4, 2024, 12:03 PM EDT
5 minTampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Miami Marlins will get together from the Sunshine State on Tuesday night.
Tonight will kick off a three-game series between the two teams from the state of Florida.
Rays vs. Marlins DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 4, 2024
- Start Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins Prediction
The Rays roll into this game with a 29-31 record.
The season has been up and down for the Rays.
On paper, this is a below-average team, and they have played that way thus far.
The Rays have been one of the most consistent teams in baseball over the past five seasons.
Tampa will need to figure things out sooner rather than later, as it is playing in the best division in baseball.
The Rays trail the Yankees by 12.5 games in the AL East.
Isaac Paredes leads the Rays with a .291 batting average, hitting ten home runs and knocking in 32 runs.
Randy Arozarena has struggled this year with a .162 batting average.
Yandy Diaz has added four home runs and 19 runs batted in.
26-year-old Ryan Pepiot will get the start. Pepiot is 3-2 with a 3.88 ERA.
The Marlins come into play representing a 21-39 record.
The Fish have been one of the worst teams in baseball this year, but have played better as of late.
Miami is 5-5 over their last 10 games.
The Marlins trail the first-place Phillies by 20.5 games in the NL East.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. leads the team with a .252 batting average and 29 runs batted in.
Bryan De La Cruz leads the Marlins, launching nine home runs.
Josh Bell has added six home runs and 20 runs batted in.
Southpaw Jesus Luzardo will get the nod today. Luzardo is 2-4 with a 4.18 ERA.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins Pick
I love this spot for the Fish today.
While Miami has been brutal this year, they are playing much better over the last few weeks.
Luzardo is the better arm in this matchup.
Tampa is one of baseball's worst offenses, ranking 25th in runs per game (3.90).
Luzardo will limit the Rays offense early in the game.
Pick: Miami Marlins F5 ML -105 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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