Marlins vs. Rays Prediction
Are the Marlins a good bet to cash today for bettors when they take on the Rays in Tampa at 1:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Marlins are -115 money line favorites to knock off the Rays, who have odds of -105 to win today at home. With Jose Fernandez set to face Drew Smyly in the pitching matchup, the over/under is sitting at 6.5 runs.
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The Marlins have won six of seven games versus a left-handed starter and are 4-1 in their last five road games versus an opponent with a losing record. They’re also 4-1 in their last five road games versus a team with a losing home record and have taken 11 of 16 on the road.
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The Rays, meanwhile, have dropped four of five overall and are just 2-5 in their last seven home games. They’re also 1-4 in their last five home games versus a right-handed starter and have lost five of six versus a team with a winning record.
OUR PREDICTION: The Marlins have won 20 of Fernandez’s last 28 outings following a quality start in his last appearance and are 17-7 in his last 24 starts versus a team with a losing record. They’re 36-16 in his last 52 outings overall and have won 11 of his last 16 starts when he’s coming off four days of rest. This is a great opportunity for bettors to take Miami with its ace on the hill and not have to overpay.
THURSDAY MLB PREDICTION: MIAMI MARLINS -115
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