The Seattle Mariners (64-63) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (75-52) on Wednesday, August 21st. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on MLBN. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mariners are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.
Mariners vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-164)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The Dodgers have won 10 of their last 15 games, showing strong recent form.
- The Dodgers have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last 15 games, indicating a potent offense.
- The Dodgers have a home record of 40-22, one of the best in the league, demonstrating their strength at home.
- The Dodgers have won their last 3 games against the Mariners, including a recent series sweep at home.
- The Dodgers have a league-leading 75 wins, showcasing their overall season dominance.
Mariners vs Dodgers
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 one. Joe Kelly got the win out of the bullpen. Bryce Miller only went four innings for the Mariners, giving up two earned runs on five hits.
Jorge Polanco and Cal Raleigh each had two hits and three RBIs for the Mariners. Victor Robles also had a two-hit game and scored a run. For the Dodgers, Jason Heyward hit a home run, while Max Muncy went 1/2 with two RBIs.
Seattle’s overall series record is 17-21-2, and they have lost two straight series. The Mariners are 21-23 against the run line as underdogs and 27-37 on the road. Their straight-up road record is 27-37, and they are 64-63 overall, sitting five games behind the Astros in the AL West.
This season, the over/under record in Mariners games is 55-66, with the average total line being 8 runs. In games with a total of 7.5, the over is 14-22. So far, 51 of their games have had totals higher than 7.5, making up 40.2% of their matchups.
Logan Gilbert Gets The Start For The Mariners
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. Gilbert’s ERA is 2.96, along with a WHIP of .88. In his 25 appearances, he has turned in 20 quality starts. Looking at his numbers on the road, Gilbert is 4-4 with a 4.94 ERA. At home, his record is 3-5, and he has a 2.68 ERA. Gilbert most recently faced the Pirates on the road, where he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
Cal Raleigh has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 27 home runs are the best on the team and 10th in the league. He also has a team-high 78 RBIs. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just 3/24 in his last six games. Julio Rodriguez has been a consistent hitter for the Mariners this season, batting .263 with 11 homers.
Seattle comes into the game with the league’s worst batting average and are also near the bottom of the league in runs per game and team OPS. As a team, they are striking out 10 times per game, which is the worst mark in the league. The Mariners are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
Los Angeles has been a solid bet this season with a run line record of 62-65, and they have covered the run line in two straight games. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 11-9 in games with a total of 7.5 runs, and their combined run average for the season is 9.0 runs per game.
The Dodgers lead the NL West by three games over the Padres with an overall record of 75-52. They have won three straight games and have a 40-22 record at home this season. As favorites, the Dodgers are 70-42, but as underdogs, they are just 5-10.
Jack Flaherty Gets The Start For The Dodgers
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’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.00. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Flaherty has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a key contributor to the Dodgers offense this season, as he is batting .291 with a team-high 39 homers and 88 RBIs. Ohtani has also been hot of late, as he is currently on a four-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he is batting .263 with 26 homers.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. Overall, they are batting .252 and are one of the top on-base teams in the league. Not only are the Dodgers one of the top home run-hitting teams in the league, but they also have the 4th best slugging percentage in the league.
Mariners vs Dodgers Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Mariners vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers to get the win, but at -164 on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 7.5 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Dodgers, giving us some nice value on the over.
If you’re looking for a parlay option, you could pair a Dodgers win with a Dodgers win, as we have Flaherty finishing with eight strikeouts compared to Gilbert with five.
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Last updated:August 21, 2024 Dodgers, Mariners