The Seattle Mariners (78-75) travel to face off against the Texas Rangers (73-80) on Friday, September 20th. This game will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington and televised on BSSW. The Mariners are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rangers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 7:05 CT.
Mariners vs. Rangers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rangers (-116)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7 Runs
- The Rangers have scored an average of 5.4 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
- The Rangers have won 4 out of their last 5 home games.
- The Rangers have a head-to-head home win against the Mariners this season, scoring 5 runs in that game.
- The Rangers have a higher home win percentage (55.1%) compared to the Mariners’ away win percentage (42.7%).
- The Rangers have outscored their opponents by a total of 35-27 in their last 7 home games.
Mariners vs Rangers
The Mariners Are Coming Off A Win
Seattle is coming off a game in which they closed out their series vs. the Yankees with a 3-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -122 on the money line. It was a good start for the Mariners, as they got on the board with three runs in the 1st inning and didn’t give up the lead. The Yankees pulled to within one run with a two-run 3rd, but Seattle’s bullpen was able to close things out. Andrés Muñoz picked up the save, and Logan Gilbert got the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just two runs on six hits. He also issued only two walks and struck out nine Yankees.
Luke Raley was hot at the plate, going 2/3 with a run scored. The Mariners’s other run came from Jarred Kelenic, who went 1/3 with a walk. Seattle’s offense didn’t have a hit after the 1st inning but was still able to pick up the win.
Seattle is 78-75 overall and trails the Astros by five games in the AL West. As the favorite, the Mariners are 57-47, and they have won three straight games when favored. Against the run line, they are 33-45 at home and 24-25 as the underdog.
This season, Mariners games have had an average combined run total of 7.9 runs per game, and their over/under record is 71-73. The under has hit in two straight games, and 63.4% of their games have had over/under lines higher than 7 runs.
George Kirby Gets The Start For The Mariners
Right-hander George Kirby is starting for the Mariners today as he faces the Rangers on the road. He has made 31 starts this year and has a record of 12-11 with an ERA of 3.62. Kirby’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.08. In his 31 appearances, he has turned in 18 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Kirby pitched well, picking up the win and going seven innings. He didn’t give up a run in the outing. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
Julio Rodríguez has been swinging a hot bat for the Mariners, going 12/31 in his last seven games, including two home runs. For the season, he is batting .265 with 16 homers and 54 RBIs. Catcher Cal Raleigh has a team-high 30 homers this season but is batting just .213. He is also 15th in the league with 93 RBIs.
Overall, the Mariners are 25th in the league in scoring at 4.1 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .222, which is the worst mark in the MLB right now.
The Rangers Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Rangers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Blue Jays with a 4-0 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Blue Jays scored three runs in the top of the 9th. Texas was the -134 favorite at home going into the game.
Offensively, the Rangers only had two fewer hits than the Blue Jays but didn’t score a run. Both of their hits were singles. Texas’s starter, Kumar Rocker, took the loss, going three innings and giving up just one earned run. He also issued four walks and hit a batter.
As the underdog, the Rangers have a 24-45 record, but as the favorite, they are 49-35. Their run line record is 36-33 when they are underdogs and 29-55 as favorites. Texas games have gone over the total in 92.8% of their games this season, with an average of 8.7 runs per game.
Texas is currently 5 games behind the Mariners in the AL West and 10 games behind the Astros. They have a 73-80 overall record and have lost two straight games. The Rangers have a 43-35 record at home and are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Jacob deGrom Gets The Start For The Rangers
Jacob deGrom will be making his first home start of the season for the Rangers, as they take on the Mariners. In his first start of the year, deGrom went 3 2/3 innings, giving up 4 hits and striking out 4, but did not factor into the decision.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. As a team, they are batting just .236, which is 15th in the MLB. Texas has been led in home runs by Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager, who have 23 and 30 homers, respectively. Seager’s 30 homers are 11th in the league. Seager also has a team-high 74 RBIs, while Garcia has driven in 80 runs.
Over the team’s last seven games, Marcus Semien has gone just 4/27, but he does have two homers during that stretch. Leody Taveras has two homers in his last seven games and is batting .286. Wyatt Langford has also gone deep twice in his last seven games while batting .304.
Mariners vs Rangers Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Mariners vs. Rangers game is to take the Rangers on the money line at -116. We have the Rangers winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to the over/under line, which is sitting at 7 runs. We would take the over, as we have this one finishing with 11 total runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Jacob deGrom finishing with the highest strikeout total among all starters today, and he is also our top pick to get the win. As for George Kirby, we have him finishing with six strikeouts and going three innings. However, we have him finishing with a tough line, allowing seven earned runs.
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Last updated:September 20, 2024 Mariners, Rangers