Jimmy Boyd
Jul 02 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Rays vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +118
1* Free Pick on Marlins +
I like the value here with Miami as a home dog against the Rays. Tampa Bay just finished up their 9-game home stand at 8-1 by taking 3 of 4 against the defending champs. Not only is this a bit of a letdown spot after playing Houston, but the Rays last 16 have all been against elite competition in the Yankees (7) Astros (7) and Nationals (2).
I just think it's going to be tough for Tampa Bay to bring that same intensity against a bottom-feeder like the Marlins. At the same time, Miami hasn't been playing all that bad. Since June 5th they are 14-12 over a 26-game stretch.
The Rays will send out Nathan Eovaldi, who is 1-3 with a 4.81 ERA in 4 starts this season. Marlins will counter with Elieser Hernandez, who has a strong 3.21 ERA and 1.143 WHIP in 3 home starts. Take Miami!