Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Preview
At 9:40 PM ET, the Rangers and Mariners square off in an AL West matchup. This one is taking place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and the Mariners are favored on the money line (-137). The Rangers have a money line odds of +116 compared to the Mariners at +165.
Max Scherzer will start for the Rangers, while the Mariners are sending Logan Gilbert to the mound. The over/under line is currently at 6.5 runs, and RSNW will be televising this one.
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Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Rangers have recorded a 2-3 record, with a 1-4 performance on the runline.
- The Mariners, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 4-1 (SU) and 4-1 record.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Mariners have a record of 4-6 straight-up, and have gone 4-6 against the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the Rangers have won 5-5 of their previous ten games straight-up, while going 5-5 against the runline.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Mariners vs Rangers series. Seattle went into the matchup as +118 underdogs and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Mariners had a two-run lead heading into the 8th inning, and the Rangers could only muster one run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Mariners had lost the first two games of the series.
Emerson Hancock got the start for the Mariners, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out five. He did not factor in the decision as JT Chargois got the win out of the bullpen. Andres Munoz got the save. Jacob deGrom only went 3 2/3 innings for the Rangers, giving up four hits and striking out four.
Julio Rodriguez was the difference for the Mariners, as he homered, scored three times, and drove in three runs. Luke Raley also had a two-hit game for Seattle. Wyatt Langford hit a home run for the Rangers, going 1/3 with two RBIs.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Prediction
Texas is 71-77 overall this season, and they are 8.5 games behind the Astros for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone 20-21 in divisional games. The Rangers are on the road today, and they are 30-43 as the visiting team.
As the favorite, the Rangers have gone 47-34 this year, and they are 24-43 as the underdog. Texas’ overall series record is 20-25-1, and they are 6-4 across their last ten games overall.
When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.4 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.8 runs per game. They have a run line record of 62-86, with a run line record of 31-44 at home, and a run line record of 31-42 on the road. As the favorite, they are just 27-54 against the run line, while they are 35-32 as the underdog.
The Texas Rangers have been a high-scoring team this season, with a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record is 68-75, and the over has hit in three straight games. The over/under line for today’s game against the Seattle Mariners is set at 6.5 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 6.5 runs is 1-0. Overall, the average over/under line for their games this season has been set at 8 runs.
Max Scherzer gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Mariners on the road. He has made a total of eight starts this year and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 3.89. Scherzer’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had pitched at least six innings in three straight starts. Scherzer has allowed a total of six home runs this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.69 strikeouts and just 1.83 walks.
For the season, the Rangers are averaging just 4.2 runs per game, which is 23rd in the MLB. As a team, they are batting just .238, and their team on-base percentage of .306 is also below average. One thing they have done well is avoid strikeouts, as they have the 8th fewest strikeouts in the league.
Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia have been the Rangers’ top home run hitters this season, but Seager is batting .278 and Garcia is hitting just .218. Garcia does have 75 RBIs, which is the best mark on the team. Marcus Semien has also been a solid run producer, as he has 70 RBIs and is batting .238. Over his last six games, Semien has gone 7/26 with three homers.
Seattle is 75-73 overall and 2nd in the AL West, 4.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. The Mariners are 23-18 against other teams in the AL West. Seattle will take on the Rangers today, and they are 8.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead.
At home, the Mariners are 43-30 this year, but they are just 32-43 on the road. Seattle has dropped two straight games as the favorite, and they are 54-47 when favored this year. As the home favorite, the Mariners are 34-24 this year. Seattle’s overall series record is 19-23-4, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games overall.
Seattle has been a solid run line bet this season, going 63-85 overall. They are 31-42 against the run line at home and 32-43 on the road. As the favorite, they are 40-61 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 23-24. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6, while in losing games, it’s -3.1.
The Mariners have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 7.9. Their over/under record is 68-71, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 6.5 runs, their record is 5-4. The over has hit in two straight games, and 92.6% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 6.5 runs.
Seattle is sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound today vs. the Rangers. He has made 29 starts this year and has a record of 7-11. Gilbert’s ERA is 3.15, along with a WHIP of .88. In his 29 appearances, he has turned in 22 quality starts and has a total of 191 strikeouts. Gilbert’s last outing came vs. the Cardinals, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in eight innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer.
Cal Raleigh has been struggling this season, batting just .213, but he has been on a tear of late, going 10/35 in his last nine games with two homers and nine RBIs. Julio Rodriguez and Luke Raley have also been swinging the bat well of late, with Rodriguez hitting .302 and Raley batting .345 over their last eight and nine games, respectively.
For the season, the Mariners are 25th in the league in scoring at 4.1 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .220, which is the worst in the MLB right now.
Our predicted final score for this Rangers vs. Mariners matchup is 5-4 in favor of the Mariners, and with the Mariners’ money line sitting at -137, this is the route we recommend going. At home, the Mariners have a 52.2% chance of picking up the win.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Max Scherzer finishing with six strikeouts compared to Logan Gilbert with five. Offensively, the Mariners are projected to finish with eight hits compared to the Rangers with seven.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Betting Tips
- Take the Mariners on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Rangers (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Seattle Mariners Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Yimi García | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Castillo | Out | Hamstring |
| Sam Haggerty | Out | Achilles |
| Gregory Santos | Out | Biceps |
| Jackson Kowar | Out | Elbow |
| Matt Brash | Out | Elbow |
Texas Rangers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | Probable | Shoulder |
| Corey Seager | Out | Hip |
| Jon Gray | Out | Foot |
| Tyler Mahle | Out | Shoulder |
| Josh Sborz | Out | Shoulder |
| Cole Winn | Out | Shoulder |
| Grant Anderson | Out | Ankle |
| Evan Carter | Out | Back |
| Carson Coleman | Out | Elbow |
| Jacob Latz | Out | Forearm |
