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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays will lock horns in MLB action at loanDepot park on Sunday, starting at 1:40 PM ET.
The Marlins will have Sandy Alcantara (4-4, 4.59 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Griffin Jax (1-4, 4.76 ERA) for the Rays.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Rays as the most likely winner of the Rays vs. Marlins game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday'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 Sunday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Marlins, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rays a 50.8% chance of beating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 61.7% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 55.2% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Marlins odds [6/7/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+153) | +1.5 (-182) |
| Moneyline | -108 | -108 |
| Total | o7.5 (-115) | u7.5 (-103) |
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 | Rays -1.5 | +153 |
| Moneyline | Rays | -108 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -115 |
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
Sunday's MLB game between the Marlins and Rays at loanDepot park is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 50.8% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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