Rays vs Marlins Prediction 6/8/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Marlins prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 8, 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 (24-39, 9-19 Away) snapped a five-game losing skid thanks to last night’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays, 11-10, in extra innings. Prior to this series, the Marlins were swept in Miami by the worst team in the MLB – the Colorado Rockies, and then lost Game 1 to Tampa Bay. Jesus Sanchez led the team in Saturday’s victory with five RBI, while Ryan Weathers pitched for 3.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits with one strikeout and one walk. Cade Gibson was credited with the win.

This season, the Marlins average 4.10 runs per game (20th in the MLB) on a .249/.314/.384 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Marlins’ staff has a 5.05 ERA (27th) and 1.43 WHIP (26th). Kyle Stowers leads the Marlins with a .282 batting average, ten home runs, and 33 RBI this season.

Anthony Veneziano will take the mound for the Marlins on Sunday. The 27-year-old left-hander will get the first start of his career in what should be a bullpen day for Miami. Veneziano has a 4.58 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 17.2 innings this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays (34-30, 22-20 Home) were on a four-game winning run before Saturday’s 11-10 loss to the Marlins. The Rays won 13 of the previous 17 games, their best stretch of the season. Before this series, Tampa Bay swept the Texas Rangers. Christopher Morel led the offense with two homers and four RBI, while Taj Bradley pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing seven runs on six hits with two strikeouts and two walks. Garrett Cleavinger took the loss.

This year, the Rays average 4.44 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .247/.312/.394 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rays’ staff has a 3.52 ERA (7th) and 1.16 WHIP (3rd). Junior Caminero leads the Rays with a .262 batting average, 15 home runs, and 40 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Rays is Drew Rasmussen, who is 5-4 in 12 starts this season, with a 2.14 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 63.0 innings.

Why the Rays will cover

• The Rays have won each of their last 11 Sunday home games against NL East opponents.
• The Marlins have lost each of their last five road games against the Rays following a win.
• The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against National League opponents following a home loss.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against the Rays following a win.
• The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four day games.
• The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five Sunday games as underdogs.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rays’ last eight home games following an extra innings loss have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Marlins’ last five road games after going to extra innings have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Marlins’ last seven games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Rays’ last 13 day games at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rays rank T28th in the league for triples this season (3).
• The Rays rank T26th in the league for home runs allowed this season (85).
• The Marlins rank T27th in the league for runs allowed this season (337).
• The Marlins rank 26th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.262).

Rays vs Marlins Prediction

The Rays won six of the previous ten H2H encounters; this season, they lead the series 3-2. I am backing the Rays to return to winning ways with Drew Rasmussen on the mound, their best starter this season. Rasmussen has been one of the best pitchers in the AL in May, posting a 1.98 ERA in 27.1 innings, and he translated that form to June with a shutout of the Texas Rangers last time out. Rasmussen has four consecutive shutouts, and even if the Marlins score a run or two off him here, the Rays should be cruising to the win. Miami’s bullpen day is another reason I am going with an easy win for Tampa Bay.