Rays vs. Marlins: Betting Odds and Game Preview for June 6

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Miami Marlins Friday at 1:10 p.m. ET for a three-game series opener at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Rays enter the game as the favorites with a moneyline of -170, while the Marlins are the underdogs at +142.

The Rays are riding a three-game winning streak, recently sweeping a series against the Texas Rangers. They sit at a 33-29 record, and their offense is averaging 5.8 runs per game with a collective ERA of 2.04. In contrast, the Marlins are struggling, having lost four straight games, including a three-game sweep by the Colorado Rockies. Miami’s record stands at 23-37, with an offensive output of just 3.3 runs per game.

Starting for the Rays will be right-hander Zack Littell, who has a 5-5 record and a 3.86 ERA. Littell has consistently pitched well, averaging 6.2 innings per start and displaying a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio. The Marlins will counter with right-hander Edward Cabrera, who holds a 2-1 record with a 4.14 ERA. Cabrera has faced challenges against high-powered offenses, struggling previously against the Rays.

The game is expected to feature a total runs over/under of 9. Betting odds indicate a +100 chance for the total to go over, while it stands at -121 for the under. Sports analysts suggest that the Rays are favored to cover the run line of -1.5, seeing confidence in their recent performance.

Junior Caminero has been a standout for the Rays, recording hits in six of his last ten games. He notably contributed to the recent games against the Rangers with effective batting and runs scored. In contrast, the Marlins face issues in their lineup, ranking low in runs scored and struggling for offensive consistency.

The matchup promises to highlight the contrasting forms of the two teams, with the Rays showing potential to extend their winning streak. With Tampa Bay’s depth and Miami’s recent difficulties, experts are optimistic about the Rays covering the spread in this matchup.