Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 16, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 16, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins Prediction 5/16

The Tampa Bay Rays will play against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Friday, May 16, 2025. The game is set for 7:10 PM. Fans can expect a night game atmosphere at the stadium.

Rays vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays at -108. The Rays have a better recent performance and a slightly better pitching record, making them a good value pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 at -125. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and with the Marlins’ high ERA, the over looks promising.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a home record of 11-17 this season.
  • Miami Marlins are 11 games back in the NL East.
  • On May 15th, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays had 14 hits in their 8-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Kyle Stowers hit 2 home runs for the Miami Marlins on May 14th, 2025, against the Chicago Cubs.
  • Brandon Lowe hit 2 home runs in the Tampa Bay Rays’ win on May 15th, 2025.

Rays vs Marlins Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays head to loanDepot Park to face the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Taj Bradley will take the mound for the Rays. He has started eight games this season with a 3-2 record. Bradley has pitched 46 2/3 innings with an ERA of 4.24. His WHIP stands at 1.26, and he has struck out 35 batters.

Max Meyer will start for the Marlins. Meyer has also started eight games this season, holding a 2-4 record. He has pitched 45 1/3 innings with an ERA of 4.37. Meyer’s WHIP is 1.35, and he has struck out 52 batters. Both teams look to gain an edge in this night game.

Miami Marlins: Hitting and Pitching Overview

The Miami Marlins have a mixed record in hitting this season. Kyle Stowers leads the team with a .300 batting average and 10 home runs. Xavier Edwards contributes with 18 runs, while Eric Wagaman adds 16 runs and 10 RBIs. The Marlins’ team stats show room for improvement. Their batting average is .244, placing them 14th in the league. They have hit 40 home runs, ranking 16th, and their on-base percentage is .309. On the pitching side, Max Meyer has a record of 2-4. His ERA is 4.37, and he has 52 strikeouts. The team’s overall ERA is 5.53, ranking them 28th, and their WHIP stands at 1.50.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Pitching Insights

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .325 batting average. He has hit 6 home runs and has 20 RBIs. Junior Caminero is another key player with 8 home runs and 20 RBIs. Yandy Díaz has been contributing well but is currently out for personal reasons. The Rays have a team batting average of .244, similar to the Marlins. They have hit 39 home runs and stolen 50 bases, ranking them 2nd in stolen bases. Taj Bradley will start as the pitcher for the Rays. He has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 4.24. His WHIP is 1.26, and he has 35 strikeouts this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays have a slight edge with their recent performance and pitching. Taj Bradley, their starting pitcher, has a decent record with a 4.24 ERA. This makes the Rays a good pick for the money line at -108. The Marlins’ starter, Max Meyer, has a similar ERA, but the Rays’ better recent form gives them an advantage.

For the over/under prediction, the over 7.5 at -125 seems likely. Both teams have shown they can score, and the Marlins’ high team ERA of 5.53 suggests runs could be plentiful. The Rays’ recent games have seen high scores, which supports this pick. The combination of both teams’ hitting abilities and the Marlins’ pitching struggles makes the over a strong choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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