The Seattle Mariners (63-59) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (56-64) on Friday, August 16th. This game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and televised on APLTV. Both the Mariners and Pirates are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.

Mariners vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Pirates (-128)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7 Runs

• The Pirates have scored 5 or more runs in 7 of their last 15 games.
• The Pirates have a higher home win percentage (27-31) compared to the Mariners’ away win percentage (26-33).
• The Pirates have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
• The Pirates have scored an average of 4.6 runs per game over their last 15 games.
• The Mariners have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Mariners vs Pirates

The Pirates Took The Last Game Of This Series

Seattle closed out their series vs. the Tigers with a 2-1 loss. The Mariners were the heavy favorite on the money line going into the game but couldn’t get the win. It was a good start for the Mariners, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Tigers scored in the bottom of the first.

Bryce Miller put together a good start for the Mariners, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out nine Tigers batters. However, the Mariners couldn’t close things out, and Andrés Muñoz took the loss out of the bullpen. Seattle’s offense also only had one fewer hit than the Tigers but scored just one run. The Mariners’ lone run came in the 1st inning.

Seattle is on a three-game losing streak heading into today’s game vs. the Pirates, and they are currently in 2nd place in the AL West, three games behind the Astros. The Mariners’ overall series record is 17-20-2, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Tigers.

When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, Seattle’s O/U record is 11-17-4. This season, their games have averaged 7.7 runs per game, and 68.0% of their games have had over/under lines higher than 7 runs. The Mariners have a run line record of 26-33 on the road, with an average run margin of +3.5 in wins and -3.3 in losses.

Logan Gilbert Gets The Start For The Mariners

Seattle is sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound today vs. the Pirates. Gilbert has made 24 starts this year and has a record of 7-8. His ERA is 2.91, along with a WHIP of .87. Opposing batters are hitting .189 off Gilbert this season. In his last outing, he pitched seven scoreless innings, picking up the win. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Gilbert’s shortest outing of the year came on July 29th, where he gave up seven earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. He has made 19 quality starts this year.

Mariners Offense Breakdown

Cal Raleigh has struggled with a batting average of just .214 this season, but he has been a run producer for the Mariners, leading the team with 76 RBIs and 26 home runs. Over his last five games, he has gone 4/18 with two homers and seven RBIs. Julio Rodriguez has also been a solid power threat for Seattle, batting .263 with 11 homers.

Overall, the Mariners are the worst hitting team in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They are also the league’s worst team in terms of strikeouts. As a team, they are batting just .216 and have an on-base percentage of only .301.

The Pirates Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Pirates will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Padres with an 8-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 1st inning before the Padres scored three runs in the bottom of the first. Pittsburgh was the +116 underdog on the money line going into the game.

Mitch Keller had a rough outing, giving up eight earned runs on eight hits and issuing two walks. Joey Bart hit a homer for the Pirates but went just 2/4. Pittsburgh’s offense scored their only other run in the 9th.

After losing 10 straight games, the Pirates are looking to turn things around as they host the Mariners today. Pittsburgh’s overall record is 56-64, and they are 5th in the NL Central, 12.5 games behind the Brewers. The Pirates have a 17-15 division record and are 24-21 as favorites this season.

When it comes to the run line, the Pirates have been a strong underdog play, going 50-25, but they have struggled as favorites with a 17-28 record. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 7 runs, which is low compared to their season average of 8.5 runs per game. So far, the over has hit in 4 of 6 games with a total of 7 runs.

Paul Skenes Gets The Start For The Pirates

Through 15 starts, Paul Skenes has a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.25. Skenes has made 11 quality starts this year and is averaging 11.25 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Skenes has been much better on the road, coming in with an ERA of 1.71 compared to 3.07 at home. Overall, he is 3-1 at home and 3-1 on the road.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Heading into today’s game, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse in terms of power, coming in 21st in home runs and with a team slugging percentage of just .370. Pittsburgh does have three hitters with at least 18 homers, led by Bryan Reynolds, who is batting .285 for the season and has gone 10/37 in his last eight games.

Andrew McCutchen is on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 6/17 in his last four games, including three homers. Over his last eight games, Bryan De La Cruz has gone deep three times and is batting .240 for the season.

Mariners vs Pirates Prediction

Our pick for this Mariners vs. Pirates matchup is to take the Pirates on the money line at -128. We have the Pirates winning this one by a final score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay option, we like the over, as the line is sitting at 7 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Paul Skenes finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the highest among all starters today. As for Logan Gilbert, we have him finishing with seven K’s, which is fifth best.

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