Prop Bets: Miami Marlins VS Tampa Bay Rays 2025-06-08
The battle of the Sunshine State is about to go down, folks. The Miami Marlins, with a not-so-stellar 23-38 record, are heading into the lion's den to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays, who are looking fierce at 34-29. The Rays are listed as -240 favorites, which is no surprise given their impressive 3.42 team ERA, ranking sixth in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Marlins' pitching staff is struggling with a 5.00 ERA, ranking 27th in baseball.
As for the matchup, Drew Rasmussen will take the mound for the Rays, facing off against Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins. The Rays have a 57.1% winning percentage when listed as favorites, while the Marlins have a 36.5% winning percentage when listed as underdogs. Not exactly a confidence booster for the Fish.
In terms of player props, keep an eye on the strikeout totals for both Rasmussen and Alcantara. Given the Rays' strong pitching and the Marlins' struggles at the plate, it could be a long day for the Miami batters.
As for the game itself, the Rays are likely to come out on top, but the real question is by how much. With the spread set at 1.5, it's worth considering whether the Rays can cover. Given their strong pitching and the Marlins' struggles, it's possible they could run away with it.
Prediction: Rays win, but take the under on the total runs scored. The Rays' pitching is just too strong, and the Marlins' bats might not be able to keep up.
Odds:
- Tampa Bay Rays: -240 (moneyline)
- Miami Marlins: +2.24 (moneyline)
- Spread: Rays -1.5 (+2.38)
- Total runs: Under 7.5 (+2.04)
Player props to watch:
- Drew Rasmussen strikeout total
- Sandy Alcantara strikeout total
Let's see how it all plays out. It's gonna be a sunny day in Tampa, but not so much for the Marlins.
Created: June 8, 2025, 4:45 p.m. GMT