The Tampa Bay Rays (34-29) host the Miami Marlins (23-38) on Saturday, June 7, 2025. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Sun/Florida.
Find our Marlins vs Rays prediction below, as well as Saturday’s probable pitchers, betting trends and more.
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- Marlins vs Rays picks: Marlins Moneyline (+135)
Our Marlins vs Rays best bet for Saturday is the Marlins moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Marlins vs Rays Odds
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Marlins vs Rays Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Ryan Weathers (MIA) | Stat | RHP Taj Bradley (TBR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | W-L | 4-5 |
| 0.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.7 |
| 2.49/2.64 | ERA /xERA | 3.95/3.23 |
| 3.81/3.53 | FIP / xFIP | 4.23/4.00 |
| 1.02 | WHIP | 1.20 |
| 17.2 | K-BB% | 12.7 |
| 43.1 | GB% | 48.5 |
| 110 | Stuff+ | 99 |
| 103 | Location+ | 90 |
Marlins vs Rays Preview, Prediction
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The Tampa Bay Rays will look to stay hot at home on Saturday as they continue their series against the Miami Marlins. After taking the opener on Friday, the Rays have now won five straight games at home and 13 of their last 16 overall.
Friday’s matchup featured a strong outing from Zack Littell. The right-hander allowed just one run on six hits in a 72-pitch performance that helped Tampa Bay secure a 4-3 victory.
The win also evened the season series at 2-2, making Saturday’s game a crucial swing in the intrastate rivalry. It’s the fifth meeting between the clubs in 2025, and each team has held its own so far.
Tampa Bay enters Saturday with a 34-29 overall record and an impressive 22-19 mark at home. The Rays have been dominant when their offense clicks, posting a 21-1 record in games where they score at least five runs.
Meanwhile, Miami continues to struggle on the road. The Marlins dropped to 9-18 away from home and 23-38 overall. One bright spot: when Miami outhits its opponent, it wins — the Marlins are 19-7 in such games.
Marlins vs Rays Prediction, Betting Analysis
According to Evan Abrams’ system “Interleague Early Edge,” this Marlins vs. Rays matchup on Saturday presents value on the road underdog.
This system triggers in early interleague matchups where travel, unfamiliar lineups, and scouting gaps create inefficiencies in the betting market. Road underdogs tend to be undervalued, with public perception leaning too heavily on home-field advantage — especially in unfamiliar matchups like this one.
The system has historically performed well under these conditions, capitalizing on subtle edges in lineup construction and matchup uncertainty. Since its inception, it’s delivered a solid return on investment when backing road dogs early in interleague series.
Yes, Ryan Weathers (Marlins) faces off against Taj Bradley (Rays), and while Bradley has the edge on paper, the spot still leans toward Miami.
If the bats show up and the Rays’ offense slows, this is a spot where the underdog can surprise.
Pick: Marlins (+135, BetMGM)
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Marlins vs Rays Betting Trends
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