The Los Angeles Angels (43-57) travel to face off against the Seattle Mariners (53-49) on Tuesday, July 23rd. This game will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle and televised on RSNW. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mariners are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.
Angels vs. Mariners Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (+155)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7 Runs
- The Angels have won 4 out of their last 6 games against the Mariners.
- The Angels have scored an average of 4.5 runs per game in their last 6 games against the Mariners.
- The Angels have a winning streak of 2 games coming into this matchup.
- The Angels have scored 5 or more runs in 5 of their last 10 games.
- The Mariners have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
Angels vs Mariners
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Angels vs Mariners series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as +135 underdogs and squeaked out a 3-1 win. The Angels offense only had four hits in the game but took advantage of their opportunities, scoring three of their runs in the 8th and 9th innings.
Seattle wasted a good outing from Bryce Miller, as he gave up just three hits and no earned runs in seven innings of work for the Mariners. Trent Thornton took the loss. Luis Garcia got the win out of the bullpen for the Angels as Tyler Anderson went 5 2/3 innings, giving up just one earned run.
At the plate, Taylor Ward was the only Angels hitter to have more than one hit. He also scored one of Los Angeles’ three runs. Victor Robles had a two-hit game for the Mariners.
Los Angeles has a 43-57 record and is 9 games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Angels have a 14-15 divisional record and have won 2 games in a row after losing 4 straight.
When the Angels win, they win by an average margin of 3.1 runs, but when they lose, they lose by an average margin of 4.1 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 51-46, and their run line record is 56-44. The O/U line for tonight’s game is 7 runs, which is lower than usual for the Angels, who have played 95 games with higher O/U lines.
José Soriano Gets The Start For The Angels
José Soriano will be looking to build off his last outing, where he faced off against the Mariners and picked up the win. In that July 13th outing, he went six innings, giving up just one earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Soriano has made 16 starts and six of them have been quality starts. For the season, he is 5-7 with a 3.71 ERA. The right-hander’s WHIP for the season is 1.20. Per nine innings, Soriano is averaging 7.42 strikeouts and 3.5 walks. Soriano has a much better ERA on the road, coming in at 3.33 compared to 6.94 at home.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Jo Adell comes into the game as the Angels’ top power threat, as his 15 homers are the most on the team and 1st in the league. However, he is batting just .199 so far this season. Zach Neto and Logan O’Hoppe have also been good power threats, as they have 13 and 14 homers, respectively. O’Hoppe is batting .277 and Neto is hitting .257.
Los Angeles is hoping that Willie Calhoun can get things turned around, as he is just 3/21 in his last six games with two homers. The Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. As a team, they are batting .235 and have an OPS of just .684.
Seattle is 31-21 at home this season and has a 19-11 record against AL West opponents. The Mariners are tied with the Astros for the division lead with a 53-49 overall record.
As the favorite, Seattle is 24-16 at home and 34-30 overall. Their games have averaged 7.5 runs per game this season, with the over hitting in 42 of 97 games. Today’s total of 7 runs is lower than usual, as 67.6% of their games have had higher totals.
Logan Gilbert Gets The Start For The Mariners
Seattle is sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with a 2.79 ERA. Gilbert’s WHIP for the season is currently .87, and opponents are batting .187 off him this year. In his 20 appearances, Gilbert has turned in 16 quality starts. The right-hander most recently faced the Angels on July 14th, where he went seven innings, giving up no earned runs on two hits. Gilbert finished with nine strikeouts in that outing. He didn’t allow a homer in that start.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Mariners are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.5 runs per contest. The team’s batting average of .217 is the worst in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging.
Julio Rodriguez has been a bright spot in the lineup, as he is batting .263 for the season and is 3rd on the team with 11 home runs. Over his last four games, he has gone just 2/13. Catcher Cal Raleigh is 13th in the league with 62 RBIs, but he is batting just .210 for the season.
Angels vs Mariners Prediction
There is a lot of value in taking the Angels on the money line, as they are paying out +155. We have them winning this one by a score of 6-5, and with the over/under sitting at 7 runs, you could also look to take the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have José Soriano finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the fourth-best among starters today. As for Logan Gilbert, he is projected to finish with six K’s. Offensively, the Angels lineup is projected to hit 11 home runs, compared to the Mariners with 10.
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Last updated:July 23, 2024 Angels, Mariners