Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees Prediction & Betting Tips 9/18/2024

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The Yankees are 88-63 this season and are currently on a two-game winning streak. They are first in the AL East, while the Mariners are 77-74 and are second in the AL West. Wednesday’s matchup is getting started at 9:40 PM ET from T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

New York is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -120 compared to the Mariners at +101. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and RSNW will be televising this AL matchup.

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Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees Trends and Key Stats

• 3-2 is the record of Yankees in their last five road games. They have also gone 3-2 vs. 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.
• Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Yankees are 7-3 straight-up and 4-6 vs. the runline.
• Over their last ten games as the underdog, the Mariners have gone 5-5 vs. the runline and 6-4 straight-up.

New York cruised to an easy 11-2 win over the Mariners in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 2nd inning, scoring nine of their eleven runs. As for the Mariners, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -112.

Luis Gil only went five innings for the Yankees but gave up just one run and picked up the win. Marcus Stroman came out of the bullpen for the save. Bryan Woo had a rough outing for the Mariners, taking the loss.

Juan Soto and Jasson Dominguez each homered for the Yankees. Soto, Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge, and Oswaldo Cabrera each had three RBIs. Austin Wells also had a good game at the plate, going 1/5 with three RBIs.

Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees Prediction

The Yankees are 88-63 overall this season, putting them 1st in the AL East. They lead the Orioles by four games for the top spot in the division. New York is on a two-game winning streak, and they took the first game of this series vs. the Mariners. So far, they have gone 28-16-4 in series this year.

At home, the Yankees are 42-33 this year, and they have gone 46-30 on the road. As the favorite, the Yankees are 70-56 this year, and they are 29-25 as the favorite on the road. New York has been the underdog just 25 times this year, going 18-7 as the underdog. Over the last 10 games, the Yankees are 7-3.

The Yankees have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 78-73 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 45-31. They have been an underdog in just 25 games, but they have covered the run line in 21 of those contests. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.1 runs per game, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.6 runs per game.

Today’s over/under line for the New York Yankees’ game against the Seattle Mariners is set at 7.5 runs. The Yankees have played in 133 games this season with higher over/under lines than 7.5, which accounts for 88.1% of their games. Their games have had an average combined run total of 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 80-66 overall. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 7-7.

New York is sending Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Mariners, and he comes in with a record of 9-10 and an ERA of 3.90. Cortes has made 29 starts this year and has pitched well, with his WHIP for the season sitting at 1.15. Looking back at his last outing, Cortes finished with a no-decision vs. the Red Sox, going five innings and giving up one earned run. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One concern for Cortes is that he has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings. Per nine innings, he is averaging 1.28 homers allowed.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the league’s top home run hitting team, and they have also been excellent at drawing walks, while also being near the top of the league in team on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Overall, they are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. So far, they have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest.

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the league’s top two home run hitters this season, with Judge leading the league with 136 RBIs. Judge has been especially hot of late, going 10/28 in his last eight games, with two homers and 11 RBIs. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging a hot bat, going 13/35 in his last eight games, with two homers.

Seattle is five games behind the Astros in the AL West as they host the Yankees today. Overall, the Mariners are 77-74 as they look to close the gap on the Astros. The Mariners are 25-18 against other teams in the AL West this season.

At home, the Mariners are 45-31 compared to 32-43 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 103 games, going 56-47 in those contests. As for their games as the underdog, the Mariners are 21-27 this year. Seattle’s overall series record is 21-23-4, and they are currently losing their series vs. the Yankees.

Seattle has a run line record of 32-44 at home this season, with an average scoring margin of 0.6 runs per game. The Mariners are 41-62 against the run line as the favorite and 23-25 as the underdog. In their wins, Seattle has an average scoring margin of 3.6 runs per game, while in their losses, they have been outscored by an average of 3.1 runs per game.

The Mariners are home against the Yankees today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Seattle’s games have averaged 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-71. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 20-22. The over has hit in five straight games for the Mariners.

Seattle is sending right-hander Bryce Miller to the mound today vs. the Yankees. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 11-8 with a 3.12 ERA. Miller’s WHIP for the season is .99, and opponents are batting .203 this year. In his 29 appearances, he has turned in 16 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Miller finished with a no-decision vs. the Rangers. In that start, he went six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has given up at least one homer in three of his last four outings.

Seattle’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They are also the league’s worst team in terms of striking out, averaging 10 Ks per game. The Mariners have been a little better on the road this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game.

Julio Rodríguez and Luke Raley have been swinging the bat well of late, with Rodriguez going 13/36 in his last eight games, and Raley is also hitting .360 in this stretch. Raley also has three homers in his last eight games. Raley is currently 2nd on the team with 21 homers, while Cal Raleigh is the team’s top power threat, with 30 homers.

Our predictions for this Yankees vs. Mariners matchup is to take the Mariners on the money line, with the payout being +101. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Mariners, making the over/under line of 7.5 runs a close call, but we would lean towards the over.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Bryce Miller of the Mariners finishing with five strikeouts compared to Nestor Cortes of the Yankees with six.

Offensively, we have the Mariners finishing with nine hits compared to the Yankees with eight. And in terms of home runs, the Mariners are projected to hit more than the Yankees.

Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees Betting Tips

• Take the Yankees on the moneyline
• On the run line we like Mariners (+1.5)
• Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over

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