The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM. Fans can expect a night game atmosphere as these two teams meet on the field.

Rays vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine: -147. The Rays have a better pitching staff with Rasmussen’s 3.38 ERA compared to Alcantara’s 8.10 ERA. This gives the Rays an edge in this game.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-103). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, and with Alcantara’s high ERA, the total could go over 8 runs.

Team Trends

• The Tampa Bay Rays have a better road record (9-7) than their home record (11-17) this season.
• The Miami Marlins are currently 10 games back in the NL East with a 17-26 record.
• In their recent game on May 16, 2025, the Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 in spring training.
• José Caballero has been a consistent hitter for the Tampa Bay Rays, with multiple hits in recent games.
• Kyle Stowers hit two home runs for the Miami Marlins in their game against the Chicago Cubs on May 14, 2025.

Rays vs Marlins Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to visit the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The game will begin at 4:10 PM, creating an exciting night setting for fans. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in this matchup.

Drew Rasmussen will take the mound for the Rays. He has started 8 games this season, with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 3.38. On the other side, Sandy Alcantara will pitch for the Marlins. Alcantara has also started 8 games, holding a 2-5 record and an ERA of 8.10. The performance of these starters could play a key role in the outcome of the game.

Marlins’ Key Players and Stats

Kyle Stowers is leading the Miami Marlins in several categories. He has a batting average of .299 and leads the league in home runs with 10. Stowers also tops the team in runs and RBI, with 23 and 30 respectively. Xavier Edwards has a batting average of .263. He ranks second on the team with 18 runs. Edwards is dealing with back tightness and may not play in the upcoming game. Eric Wagaman is another important player for the Marlins. He has a batting average of .239 and has hit 3 home runs this season. Wagaman is third on the team with 17 runs.

Rays’ Lineup and Pitching Analysis

Jonathan Aranda leads the Tampa Bay Rays in batting. He has a .315 batting average and an on-base percentage of .404. Aranda has hit 6 home runs and scored 19 runs, both ranking high in the league. Junior Caminero has shown power with 8 home runs, leading the team. His batting average is .241, and he has the same number of runs as Aranda. Caminero also has 20 RBIs, making him a key player for the Rays. Yandy Díaz is on the restricted list for personal reasons. Before stepping away, he had a .238 average and 6 home runs. His absence could impact the Rays’ lineup in the upcoming game.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays hold the advantage with Drew Rasmussen on the mound. His 3.38 ERA and 1.05 WHIP make him a reliable choice. Sandy Alcantara’s 8.10 ERA for the Marlins could lead to struggles against the Rays’ lineup.

The over 8.0 runs looks promising. Alcantara’s high ERA suggests more scoring opportunities for the Rays. Both teams have shown they can score, making the over a reasonable pick.

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