The Seattle Mariners (52-43) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (38-55) on Friday, July 12th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on BSW. The Mariners are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mariners. First pitch is set for 8:38 CT.
Mariners vs. Angels Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (+130)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Angels have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games.
- The Angels have scored 5 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 home games.
- The Angels have won 4 out of their last 5 home games against division opponents.
- The Angels have a higher home win percentage (19-29) compared to the Mariners’ away win percentage (22-25).
- The Angels have outscored their opponents by a total of 15 runs in their last 5 home wins.
Mariners vs Angels
Seattle cruised to an easy 11-0 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 1st inning, scoring four of their eleven runs. As for the Angels, they had their best chance to score in the 4th, but could only muster four hits and left two runners on base.
Luis Castillo started for the Mariners and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued two walks. On the other side, Jack Kochanowicz got the start for the Angels and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in just three innings of work.
At the plate, the Mariners were led by Cal Raleigh, J.P. Crawford, and Julio Rodriguez, as they were the only three Mariners hitters to have more than one hit. Raleigh and Rodriguez each homered in the game. As for the Angels, Mickey Moniak went 2/3 with a double.
Seattle is 52-43 overall and has a two-game lead over the Astros in the AL West. The Mariners have won three straight games and are 18-5 against divisional opponents this season. As underdogs, they have a 21-17 record against the run line, and they have covered the run line in their last four road games.
As favorites, the Mariners are 33-24 straight up and 10-11 against the run line on the road. Their O/U record for games with an 8-run total is 6-10-1, and their overall O/U record is 40-50. Today’s O/U line of 8 runs is low compared to their average of 7.6 runs per game this season.
Bryan Woo Gets The Start For The Mariners
Seattle is sending right-hander Bryan Woo to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 3-1 with an ERA of 1.77. So far, opponents are batting .172 vs. Woo this year. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going three innings and giving up one earned run vs. the Rays. Before that, he had a quality start vs. the Guardians, going six innings and giving up three earned runs. Woo has made four quality starts this year.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
With a team batting average of just .220, the Mariners have the worst team batting average in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in scoring, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. However, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Seattle has been one of the league’s worst teams at avoiding strikeouts.
Cal Raleigh has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 19 homers are the best on the team and 9th in the MLB. He has also gone 12/41 in his last 10 games. Julio Rodriguez is batting .259 for the season and has gone deep nine times.
Los Angeles has struggled this season, with a 38-55 record and a 4th place standing in the AL West, 13 games behind the Mariners. They have dropped three straight series and are 2-8 in their last 10 games. As underdogs, the Angels are 34-48, but when favored, they are just 4-7.
On the run line, the Angels have a 51-42 record despite a -1.0 run differential per game. Their games have averaged 9 runs, resulting in a 47-43 over/under record. When the total is 8 runs, their O/U record is 11-6-1.
Tyler Anderson Gets The Start For The Angels
Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces off against the Mariners. So far this season, he has made 18 starts and has a record of 8-8. Anderson’s ERA is 2.81, along with a WHIP of 1.18. In his 18 appearances, he has turned in 10 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Anderson didn’t allow a run in 8 innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. The last time he faced the Mariners, he gave up three homers. Opponents are batting .205 off Anderson this season.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles comes into the game with the 11th most home runs in the league but are just 25th in runs scored, averaging 4 runs per game. The Angels have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game, compared to 3.9 on the road. As a team, they are batting just .235 and have a collective on-base percentage of .303.
Logan O’Hoppe has been swinging a hot bat for the Angels, going 5/18 with two homers over his last five games. O’Hoppe is currently 14th in the league with 14 homers and is batting .279 overall. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are also tied for the team lead in homers, but Ward is batting just .233, and Adell is hitting only .180.
Mariners vs Angels Prediction
Our pick for this Mariners vs. Angels matchup is to take the Angels on the money line at +130. We actually have the Angels winning this game 6-5, and with the payout at +130, there is a lot of value in picking them to win outright.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Bryan Woo finishing with eight strikeouts, which is the highest projection among all starters. As for Tyler Anderson, we have him ending with five strikeouts, which has him in the middle of the pack.
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Last updated:July 12, 2024 Angels, Mariners