The Miami Marlins (23-37) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (33-29) Friday in the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Marlins vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Marlins lead 2-1

The Marlins lost to the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Wednesday. They were swept in that 3-game series by the league's worst team and have now lost 7 of their last 9 games. Miami's offense has been the aim issue, scoring 11 total runs in its last 6 games.

The Rays scored 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to stage a come-from-behind 4-3 win against the Texas Rangers Thursday. They swept the Rangers at home and have won 6

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