Marlins vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 May 2025
Last updated: May 16, 2025, 11:11PM | Published: May 16, 2025, 7:28AM
The Miami Marlins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at loanDepot park on Saturday, starting at 9:10am AEST.
Max Meyer (2-4, 4.37 ERA) will get the ball for the Marlins, up against Taj Bradley (3-2, 4.24 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Marlins vs Rays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Miami vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 52% chance of defeating the Marlins at loanDepot park.
Marlins vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at loanDepot park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Marlins $2.10, Rays $1.77
- Line: Marlins +1.5 ($1.62), Rays -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Marlins at $2.10 and the Rays at $1.77.
The Marlins are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Marlins (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Marlins vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Marlins +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Marlins to win is our recommended option due to the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Marlins vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Miami vs Tampa Bay game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Miami vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Marlins vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Marlins and Rays at loanDepot park is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Miami Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday 17 May 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: loanDepot park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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