Marlins vs Rays Prediction 6/6/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Marlins vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 6th at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Miami Marlins Betting Preview

The Miami Marlins are 23-37 this season after they lost all three games against Colorado by scores of 4-6, 2-3, and 2-3. In their game three loss, Miami cut the deficit to 3-2 in the seventh inning, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Marlins recorded five hits in the game, and they were led by Hernandez and Sanchez, who both had one RBI in the loss. Miami started Quantrill, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Junk finished the last four innings. 

Prior to that series, the Marlins lost two out of three against the Giants and two out of three against the Padres. Miami has lost four games in a row, and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Miami pitching staff has a 5.04 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 240 runs with a .247 batting average and a .313 on-base percentage this season. Kyle Stowers has led Miami with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Agustin Ramirez has added seven home runs and 18 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Edward Cabrera, who is 2-1 with a 4.14 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 45.2 innings pitched this season. 

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are 33-29 this year after they swept Texas by scores of 5-1, 5-4, and 4-3. In their game three win, Tampa Bay trailed 3-1 in the ninth inning, but they scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to steal the win. The Rays recorded seven hits in the game, and they were led by Caminero and Walls, who both had two RBIs in the win. Tampa Bay started Pepiot, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Sulser picked up the win. 

Prior to that series, the Rays split four games with the Astros and won two out of three against the Twins. Tampa Bay has won six of its last eight games, and they are currently second in the AL East standings. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has a 3.43 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 270 runs with a .246 batting average and a .311 on-base percentage this season. Junior Caminero has led Tampa Bay with 15 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Brandon Lowe has added 12 home runs and 33 RBIs for the Rays this year. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Zack Littell, who is 5-5 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 74.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Rays will beat the Marlins 

• The Rays have won 10 of their last 11 home games.
• The Marlins have lost each of their last six Friday day games.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line each of their last six Friday games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rays have covered the run line in nine of their last 12 games after playing the previous day.
• The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four day games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Marlins’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Rays’ last six games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Marlins’ last five day games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rays’ last five day games.

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts

• Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Rays’ last four games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one Single in each of the Rays’ last five games against the Marlins.
• Brandon Lowe has hit a home run in three of the Rays’ last five day games.
• Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rays’ last 12 home games.
• Josh Lowe has recorded a Double in three of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.
• Brandon Lowe has scored at least one run in eight of the Rays’ last 10 home games.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Jesus Sanchez has scored at least one run in each of the Marlins’ last three road games.
• Edward Cabrera has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his four previous appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one RBI in three of his last four appearances against the Rays.
• Jesus Sanchez has recorded at least one Single in five of the Marlins’ last six games.
• Jesus Sanchez has hit a home run in two of the Marlins’ last three road games.
• Otto Lopez has recorded two or more hits in four of his last five road appearances against AL East opponents.

Marlins vs Rays Prediction 

Tampa Bay comes into this series after picking up a sweep over Texas earlier in the week, which included a wild win on Thursday night. The Rays are 21-19 at home this year, while the Marlins are 9-17 on the road. Miami is coming off a very ugly series against Colorado, and they have zero momentum coming into this game. The Marlins are starting Cabrera, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. The Rays are starting Littell, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five outings. Tampa Bay is 5-0 in Littell’s last five starts, with three of the last four coming by at least two runs. Take the Rays -1.5 here. 

David Racey's Pick: Rays -1.5