Marlins-Rays Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Tropicana Field. Righthander Chris Volstad will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Volstad is 5-7 this season with a 4.73 ERA. It'll be Jeff Niemann toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Niemann is 6-4 with a 4.23 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. B.J. Upton drove in three runs to help the Rays defeat the Marlins 7-3 on Friday, as -140 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8). Gabe Gross went 3-for-3 at the plate and scored for the Rays. J.P. Howell surrendered just one hit in relief for the win. Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Marlins, who were +120 underdogs. Renyel Pinto gave up two runs in relief in the loss. Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games. Team records: Florida: 38-37 SU Tampa Bay: 40-35 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2 Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 8-2 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Tampa Bay home to Florida, Sunday, June 28