Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Texas Rangers in the opening game of a three-game series on Friday night. Seattle, with a record of 76-86, is coming off a win
Game outlook
The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Texas Rangers in the opening game of a three-game series on Friday night. Seattle, with a record of 76-86, is coming off a win against the New York Yankees, while the Texas Rangers, currently at 73-80, were shut out by the Toronto Blue Jays in their last game. The Mariners will have George Kirby on the mound, with a 3.62 ERA, while the Rangers will have Jacob deGrom, who has yet to allow an earned run this season. Texas is favored to win, opening as -112 and currently at -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mariners +106 | Rangers -120
Spread: Mariners +1.5 (-205) | Rangers -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners have been performing well this season, currently holding the second spot in the AL West with a record of 76-86. Despite struggling at the plate, with a team OPS of .682 and averaging 4.07 runs per game, center fielder Julio Rodriguez has been hitting well and trying to improve his season-long stats. Pitcher George Kirby has also been impressive, recently pitching a shutout victory over the Texas Rangers. Overall, Seattle is ranked 25th in offense, first in defense, and holds a power ranking of 2 with their current season record.