Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners Preview
The Dodgers head into Wednesday’s interleague matchup vs. the Mariners looking to extend their three-game winning streak, while the Mariners are looking to end a two-game losing streak. This one is getting started at 10:10 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -164. The money line odds for a Mariners win are currently at +139.
MLBN will be televising this Mariners vs. Dodgers matchup, and the over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs. Starting for the Mariners is Logan Gilbert, and he is facing off against Jack Flaherty for the Dodgers. Flaherty has been solid this season, as he is 6-2 with a 3.62 ERA.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners Trends and Key Stats
- 1-4 is the record of Mariners in their last five road games. They have also gone 1-4 vs. the runline.
- The Dodgers, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 2-3 (SU) and 0-5 record.
- The Dodgers have a straight-up record of 7-3 in their last ten games as the favorite, and a 4-6 record vs. the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Mariners have a straight-up record of 3-7 and a 3-7 record vs. the runline.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Mariners series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -160 favorites and squeaked out a 6-3 win. Seattle had a late rally, scoring three runs in the 8th, but Daniel Hudson closed things out for the Dodgers.
Walker Buehler got the start for the Dodgers, going just four innings while giving up three runs and striking out three. Joe Kelly came out of the bullpen for the win. Bryce Miller only went four innings for the Mariners, giving up two earned runs on five hits.
Jason Heyward and Max Muncy each homered for the Dodgers, while Gavin Lux scored twice and drove in a run while going 1/4. Shohei Ohtani also had a two-hit game at the plate.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners Prediction
Seattle is on the road today, and they are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they have dropped the first two games of their series vs. the Dodgers. Overall, the Mariners are 64-63, putting them five games behind the Astros in the AL West. So far, they have gone 19-13 in divisional games.
At home, the Mariners have gone 37-26 this year compared to 27-37 on the road. As the underdog, the Mariners are 19-25 this year, and they have dropped six straight games as the underdog overall. Seattle’s series record is 17-21-2 this year, and they have dropped two straight series.
Seattle has been a tough team to bet on this season, as they are just 54-73 against the run line. They have been a little better at home, going 27-36, but they have still been a losing proposition on the road, going 27-37. As the favorite, they have been particularly bad, going just 33-50 against the run line. They have also been on a run line losing streak of two games on the road.
The Seattle Mariners are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The O/U line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Mariners games this season is 7.7 runs per game. Seattle’s O/U record for the season is 55-66, and the average O/U line for their games is 8 runs. When the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs, the Mariners have a record of 14-22. Overall, 51 of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 40.2% of their games.
Seattle is sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound today vs. the Dodgers. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 7-9 with an ERA of 2.96. Gilbert’s WHIP for the season is .88, and opponents are batting .190 this season. In his last outing, Gilbert took the loss, going 6 1/3 innings vs. the Pirates and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had pitched seven scoreless innings vs. the Mets. Gilbert has given up at least one homer in three of his last four starts.
Cal Raleigh has been a key power bat for the Mariners this season, as he is 10th in the league with 27 home runs and is 13th in the league with 78 RBIs. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just 3/24 in his last six games. Overall, he is batting just .212 this season. Julio Rodriguez has been a bright spot for the Mariners, as he is batting .263 with 11 homers.
As a team, the Mariners are just 27th in the league in runs scored, averaging 3.9 runs per game. This is due to their league-worst strikeout numbers and team batting average of .216. They also have the worst on-base percentage in the league. Currently, they are 12th in the league in home runs.
With an overall record of 75-52, the Dodgers lead the NL West by three games over the Padres. The Dodgers have taken three straight games, and this season, they are 21-18 in the division. Los Angeles has been really good at home, going 40-22, and they are above .500 on the road as well at 35-30.
Los Angeles has been the favorite in most of their games, putting together a mark of 70-42 as the favorite. As the underdog, the Dodgers are just 5-10 this season. Looking at their current home winning streak, they are 5-2 in their last seven games.
Los Angeles is a team that has been right around even in run differential this season, with an average margin of +0.8 runs per game. They have been a slightly better run line bet on the road, going 32-33 compared to 30-32 at home. The Dodgers have won two straight games against the run line and are 55-57 when favored.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home tonight against the Seattle Mariners, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Dodgers have played in 104 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5, which accounts for 81.9% of their games. Their combined run average for the season is 9.0 runs per game, and their over/under record is 66-59 overall. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 11-9.
Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today and comes in with a record of 9-5 and an ERA of 3.06. So far this season, he has made 21 starts, and opponents are batting .213 off the right-hander. Flaherty has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.63. At home, his ERA is 3.88, and he is 3-3. In his last outing, Flaherty finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the top power hitters in the league this season, as his 39 home runs are 2nd in the MLB and lead the Dodgers. Ohtani is also 7th in the league with 88 RBIs. He comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he has 26 homers this season, which is 2nd on the team and 11th in the league.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are also 5th in runs scored at 4.9 runs per game. They have been a good home and road offensive team this season. The Dodgers also have the league’s 2nd ranked walk rate and have the 4th best slugging percentage in the league.
Our predicted final score for this game is 6-5 in favor of the Dodgers, which would give them the win but not cover on the money line. Instead, we will be looking to the over, with the line sitting at 7.5 runs. We see this one having a combined 11 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Jack Flaherty finishing with eight strikeouts compared to Logan Gilbert with five. Flaherty is also projected to finish with fewer earned runs than Gilbert, and we have him going seven innings compared to Gilbert at 6 2/3.
Offensively, our projections have the Dodgers finishing with nine hits compared to the Mariners with eight. If you’re looking for a player prop, Flaherty’s strikeout line is a good option, as we have him finishing with the most among all starters today.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Mariners (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | Out | Groin |
| Blake Treinen | Out | Hip |
| Tyler Glasnow | Out | Elbow |
| Austin Barnes | Out | Toe |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Hamstring |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| River Ryan | Out | Elbow |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
Seattle Mariners Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | Out | Finger |
| Sam Haggerty | Out | Achilles |
| Gregory Santos | Out | Biceps |
| Jackson Kowar | Out | Elbow |
| Matt Brash | Out | Elbow |
