Game Preview: Miami Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays
The highly anticipated matchup between the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays is set to take place at 12:10 PM EDT today. The odds for this game favor the Rays at -172, while the Marlins are the underdogs at +152. The over/under for the run total is set at 7.5. Let’s take a closer look at the teams, the recent trends, and our betting prediction.
Pitching Matchup: Sandy Alcantara vs. Zach Eflin
The starting pitchers for this game will be Sandy Alcantara for the Miami Marlins and Zach Eflin for the Tampa Bay Rays. Alcantara has been solid on the mound this season, with an impressive ERA of 3.25. Eflin, on the other hand, has been struggling lately, with an ERA of 4.52. This could give the Marlins an advantage in today’s game.
Recent Performance
These teams faced each other just yesterday, with the Rays emerging victorious with a score of 4-1. In that game, the Rays were considered heavy favorites at -200. The total runs scored in the game stayed under the set line of 7.5, falling short by 2.5 runs. This gives us some insights into how these teams match up against each other.
Win Trends
Looking at the recent performance of the Marlins, they have struggled, winning only once in their last 10 games. The Rays, on the other hand, have had more success, winning 3 of their last 10 games. This trend suggests that the Rays might have the upper hand in this matchup.
Totals Trends
In terms of totals, the Marlins have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6. On the other hand, the Rays have been trending towards the under, with under bettors cashing in on 8 of their last 10 games. This indicates that the game might have a lower-scoring outcome compared to the set line of 7.5 runs.
Betting Prediction
Based on our analysis, we are backing the Miami Marlins as our pick for this game. With odds of +152 and a decent pitching performance by Alcantara, the Marlins might just pull off an upset against the favored Rays. However, it’s important to do your own research and analysis before placing any bets.
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