Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Preview
From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an AL West matchup between the Rangers and Mariners. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET, and BSSW is carrying this game on TV. The money line odds have the Rangers at -116 compared to the Mariners at -104. The over/under line is currently at 7 runs.
Friday’s pitching matchup features Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Emerson Hancock for the Mariners. Texas is 3rd in the AL West, while the Mariners are 2nd with a record of 74-73. Overall, the Rangers are 71-76.
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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 3-2 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.
- The Rangers are 8-2 in their last ten games as the favorite and 5-5 as the underdog.
- The Mariners are 4-6 (favorite) and 3-7 (underdog).
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Mariners series. Texas went into the matchup as +122 underdogs and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Rangers had a big 8th inning, scoring three runs to take the lead, and they held on for the win. Heading into the game, the Rangers had lost four in a row.
Seattle wasted a good outing from Bryce Miller, as he gave up just one run in six innings of work for the Mariners. Collin Snider took the loss. Matt Festa got the win out of the bullpen for the Rangers as Kumar Rocker went just four innings, giving up one earned run.
Nathaniel Lowe and Marcus Semien each homered for the Rangers, while Justin Turner went deep for the Mariners. Victor Robles had a three-hit game and scored twice for Seattle.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Prediction
Texas is 71-76 overall, and they are 7.5 games behind the Astros for the AL West lead. Currently, they are 3rd in the AL West and have gone 20-20 against other teams in the division. The Rangers are on a two-game winning streak, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games.
At home, the Rangers have gone 41-34 this year, and they are just under .500 at 30-42 on the road. As the favorite, the Rangers have gone 47-33 this year, and they are 24-43 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 20-25-1.
When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.4. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9. Their overall run line record is 62-85, and they are 31-41 on the run line on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 35-32 on the run line as an underdog this season.
The Rangers are on the road against the Mariners today. The over/under line for this game is set at 7 runs. The combined run average in Rangers games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Texas has an over/under record of 67-75 on the season, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, the Rangers have a record of 3-4. The over has hit in 94.6% of their games this season, with the over/under line set at 7 runs in 139 of their games. Texas is currently on a 2-game over streak.
Coming off a season in which he made six starts, Jacob deGrom posted an ERA of 2.67. His WHIP was .76, and he finished the year with a record of 2-0. In terms of quality starts, deGrom had three. His batting average allowed was .164, while his on-base percentage allowed was .192. For the season, deGrom gave up two home runs. In terms of walks per game, he averaged 0.7, and his strikeout-to-walk ratio was 11.2.
With a team batting average of just .238, the Rangers offense is 16th in the league and is averaging just 4.2 runs per game, which is 22nd in the MLB. Their home run numbers are also below average, as they are 17th in the league in that category. One positive for the Rangers is that they have the 8th fewest strikeouts in the league this season.
Corey Seager has been the Rangers’ top power threat this season, as his 30 home runs are 11th in the league and leads the team. He is also 2nd on the team with 74 RBIs. Seager comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .278. Marcus Semien has gone 3/5 in his last five games, including three homers, and is batting just .239 for the season.
Seattle is 74-73 overall, putting them 2nd in the AL West, 4.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. So far, they have gone 22-18 against other teams in the AL West. The Mariners are looking to bounce back, as they dropped the first game of this series vs. the Rangers.
At home, the Mariners are 42-30 this year compared to 32-43 on the road. As the favorite, Seattle has gone 54-47 and 20-26 as the underdog. The Mariners’ overall series record is 19-23-4 heading into today’s game.
Seattle has been a consistent team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 62-85 overall. They have been a bit better at home, going 30-42. Their average run margin is +0.3 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 32-43 on the road. They have been a slight favorite in most games, going 40-61 on the run line.
The Seattle Mariners are playing at home against the Texas Rangers today, with the over/under line set at 7 runs. The combined run average for Mariners games this season is 7.9, and their over/under record is 67-71. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7 runs is 14-19-7. In 65.3% of their games this season, the over/under line has been set higher than 7 runs.
Seattle is sending Emerson Hancock to the mound today vs. the Rangers, and he will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Blue Jays. In that start, he went 4 innings, giving up 2 earned runs, 6 hits, and 1 homer. Hancock ended up taking the loss in that outing. One positive for the right-hander is that he has turned in four quality starts this year. Overall, he is 3-4 with a 4.76 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Opposing batters are hitting .257 off Hancock this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 5.56 strikeouts and 2.78 walks.
Cal Raleigh has been swinging the bat well of late, going 12/35 in his last nine games with two homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him take over the team lead in home runs (30) and RBIs (92), which is 11th in the league. Raleigh’s 30 homers is also 11th in the MLB. Luke Raley has also hit two homers in his last eight games, going 8/30 over that stretch.
For the season, the Mariners are batting just .219, which is the worst mark in the league. Their team OBP is also just 16th in the league. As a team, they are averaging 4.1 runs per game, and they are also the worst team in the league in terms of strikeouts.
Our predictions for this Rangers vs. Mariners matchup have the Mariners coming out on top by a final score of 6-5. With the money line sitting at -104 for the Mariners, this is the way we recommend playing this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we actually have Jacob deGrom finishing with more strikeouts than Emerson Hancock. However, deGrom is projected to go five innings, while Hancock is projected to go six. As for the offenses, the Rangers are projected to finish with more hits, and they are also projected to have more home runs.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Betting Tips
- Take the Mariners on the moneyline
- The Mariners should also cover at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 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 | Out | Shoulder |
| Jacob deGrom | Probable | Elbow |
| 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 |
