Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
First pitch for Wednesday’s Angels vs. Mariners matchup is set for 3:40 PM ET from T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Mariners are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -193, while the Angels are +161 on the money line. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.
Los Angeles comes into the game having won three straight and is 44-57 overall, while the Mariners are 2nd in the AL West with a record of 53-50. Griffin Canning will start for the Angels, and he is facing off against Luis Castillo for the Mariners. This game can be seen on BSW.
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Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- The Angels are 3-2 across their last five road games. They have gone 3-2 vs. the runline.
- On the other side, the Mariners have gone 2-3 (SU) and 2-3 in their previous five home contests.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Mariners have a straight-up record of 3-7, while going 2-8 against the runline.
- Looking back at their last ten games as the underdog, the Angels have a 7-3 straight-up record and a 8-2 record vs. the runline.
Seattle wasted a good outing from Logan Gilbert, as he went 6 2/3 innings and gave up just one run as the Mariners starter vs. the Angels. After scoring one run in the first inning, the Angels were held in check until they broke out for five run in the top of the 5th, picking up a 5-1 road win over the Mariners.
Jose Soriano started for the Angels and picked up the win, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. Heading into the game, Soriano was at +136 on the money line.
At the plate, Luis Rengifo was the only Angels hitter to have more than one hit. He went 1/4 with two RBIs. Seattle’s top hitter was J.P. Crawford, who also went 1/4.
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
With an overall record of 44-57, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, eight games behind the Astros for the division lead. Los Angeles has put together a three-game winning streak, and their winning streak includes taking the first two games of this series vs. the Mariners. So far, they have gone 15-15 in divisional matchups.
At home, the Angels are 22-29 this season, and they are just below .500 at 22-28 on the road. This year, the Angels have really struggled as the favorite, going just 4-7, but they are 40-50 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 9-20-2, and they will look to keep rolling today, having gone 7-3 over their last 10 games.
When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.1 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 4.1 runs per game. Their run line record is 57-44, with a run line record of 29-22 at home and 28-22 on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 3-8 on the run line as the favorite this season.
Los Angeles is on the road against Seattle today, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. The Angels have been involved in games with an average of 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 51-47. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 3-4. Overall, 87.1% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs this season.
Right-hander Griffin Canning is on the mound for the Angels today as he faces the Mariners on the road. Canning has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 3-10 with a 5.20 ERA. So far, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 6.22 strikeouts per nine innings. Canning has struggled on the road, going 0-8 with a 7.15 ERA compared to 3-2 with a 4.56 ERA at home. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up six earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up two earned runs or fewer in three straight starts.
Jo Adell has been a bright spot for the Angels this season in terms of power, as his 15 home runs lead the team and is 15th in the league. However, he is batting just .197 for the season. Adell has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/19 in his last six games with a home run and six RBIs. Zach Neto has also been swinging a hot bat, going 7/18 in his last six games, including one home run.
Overall, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. As a team, they are batting just .234 and have an OPS of .681, which is 24th in the MLB. Their team on-base percentage is just .303, which is also 19th in the league.
Seattle is 53-50 overall this year, and they are in 2nd place in the AL West, tied with the Astros for the division lead. The Mariners have dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Angels 0-2. So far, they have gone 19-12 in divisional games.
At home, the Mariners are 31-22 this season compared to a 22-28 mark on the road. Seattle has struggled as the underdog this year, going just 19-19, and they are 34-31 when favored. The team’s overall series record is 13-16-2, and they have lost two straight series.
Seattle has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 45-58 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 23-30. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 21-17, compared to 24-41 as the favorite. The Mariners’ average run margin in winning games is 3.2, while it is -3.1 in losing games.
Seattle is 12-18 when the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs this season. The Mariners have played 39 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 37.9% of their games. Their games have averaged 7.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 42-56 overall. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 7.5 runs.
Luis Castillo will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he took the loss and gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work. In that start vs. the Astros, he gave up one homer. Before that outing, he had picked up the win in two straight starts. Castillo’s ERA for the season is 3.55, along with a record of 8-10. Out of his 21 starts, he has turned in 13 quality starts and is averaging 8.61 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 15 homers.
Julio Rodriguez has been one of the Mariners’ most consistent hitters this season, batting .263 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs. He has also gone 4/16 in his last five games. Cal Raleigh leads the team with 62 RBIs but is hitting just .209, and Mitch Garver is also struggling at the plate, with a batting average of just .168.
Seattle’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the MLB. They are also the league’s worst team in terms of batting average and have the 26th worst strikeout rate in the league. Currently, they have two players on a bad stretch, with J.P. Crawford going 2/20 in his last six games and Luke Raley going 1/21 in his last seven games.
Our prediction for the Angels vs. Mariners game is to take the over, as we see the final score being 5-4 in favor of the Mariners. With the line sitting at 7.5 runs, there is some good value on the over, with the payout being +103.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Luis Castillo is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is good for fifth among starters. As for Griffin Canning, he is projected to finish with six K’s, which is 10th.
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Mariners on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Seattle Mariners Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | Out | Finger |
| Sam Haggerty | Out | Achilles |
| Julio Rodríguez | Out | Ankle |
| Jackson Kowar | Out | Elbow |
| Matt Brash | Out | Elbow |
| Dominic Canzone | Out | Groin |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Griffin Canning | Probable | Elbow |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
