Marlins vs Rays Picks and Prediction – 7/31/2024

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 07/30/2024 at 11:08 PM ET

Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays 07/31/24 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 7/31/2024, 4:10 PM UTC
Latest Odds: TB -250 ; O/U 7.5

The Wednesday MLB schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays from Tropicana Field. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions.The Marlins (39-68) were one of the biggest sellers at the trade deadline and are trapped in the NL East Division cellar. Last night, Jake Burger and Emmanuel Rivera each went deep for Miami during a 9-3 road loss against Tampa Bay. 

Miami skipper Skip Schumaker has not named a starting pitcher for the series finale. The Marlins rank near the bottom of the majors with a 4.48 ERA and have logged just 20 quality starts. 

The Tampa Bay Rays have won three straight games and are three games back in the race for the final AL Wild Card spot. During last night’s home victory, newly acquired 2B Christopher Morel hit a 420-foot blast to get Tampa Bay on the scoreboard. OF Josh Lowe added a pair of hits and scored twice for the Rays (55-52), who improved to 30-28 at home. 

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash will turn to talented right-hander Taj Bradley (6-4 2.43 ERA) on Wednesday. The Rays have won Bradley’s last three starts and he has not allowed a run over his last 20 innings. 

Marlins vs Rays Prediction

Marlins vs Rays Pick Analysis

Our Free MLB Pick for Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins

Tampa Bay SP Ryan Pepiot (knee) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is eligible to return from the injured list early next month. Through 107 games, Miami ranks 29th in OPS and 29th in runs scored. For the season, Tampa Bay ranks 22nd in OPS and 27th in runs scored. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 4-2.

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