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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Friday.
The Miami Marlins will square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at loanDepot park on Friday, beginning at 7:10 PM ET.
The Marlins will send Ryan Gusto (0-0, 9.00 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Drew Rasmussen (4-2, 3.36 ERA) for the Rays.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Rays as the most likely winner of the Rays vs. Marlins game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the Rays and Marlins, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Rays a 54.1% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 59.1% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 54.6% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Marlins odds [6/5/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+125) | +1.5 (-144) |
| Moneyline | -138 | +118 |
| Total | o7.5 (-118) | u7.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Marlins +1.5 | -144 |
| Moneyline | Marlins | +118 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -118 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Marlins game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Rays at loanDepot park is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 54.1% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Friday's MLB matchup.
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