Marlins vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 8:11PM | Published: May 16, 2025, 6:30PM
The Miami Marlins will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at loanDepot park on Sunday, beginning at 6:10am AEST.
Sandy Alcantara (2-5, 8.10 ERA) will get the ball for the Marlins, pitting him against Drew Rasmussen (1-4, 3.38 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Marlins vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Miami vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 53% chance of beating the Marlins at loanDepot park.
Marlins vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at loanDepot park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Marlins $2.20, Rays $1.71
- Line: Marlins +1.5 ($1.72), Rays -1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $2.20 and the Rays at $1.71.
The Marlins are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 61% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Marlins vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Miami at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Marlins +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 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 because of the 3.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Marlins vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Miami vs Tampa Bay game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Miami vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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Marlins vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Marlins and Rays at loanDepot park is scheduled to start at 6:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Miami Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
- Time: 6:10am AEST
- Venue: loanDepot park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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