The Tampa Bay Rays are set to visit the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on June 5, 2024, with the game starting at 6:40 PM and expected to have clear skies. Zach Eflin will be pitching for the Rays, holding a 4.119 ERA, while Braxton Garrett, with a 4.563 ERA, will take the mound for the Marlins.

As of now, the Rays are 8th in the 2024 AL East Division with a 30-31 record, and a divisional record of 10-13. They’ve won 5 of their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak. They have a 17-18 home record and an equal 13-13 on the road. The Rays have also tallied 243 runs scored versus 292 allowed.

Conversely, the Marlins stand 15th in the NL East with a 21-40 record and a 4-12 in-division performance. They are facing a three-game losing streak, with a 11-22 home record and 10-18 away. They’ve managed to score 224 runs and have given up 310 runs.

In terms of betting, the odds are closely eyed with the Rays favored slightly. The points spread is set at 1.5, and the over/under for the game stands at 7.5. For moneyline bets, the odds are -128 for Tampa Bay as the visiting team, whereas Miami, playing at home, holds odds of +109. These figures suggest a tight contest, where the outcome could lean on the efficiencies and recent momentum of each team’s pitching lineup.