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The Seattle Mariners (84-68) and Texas Rangers (84-68) open up a 3-game set at Globe Life Field Friday. First pitch is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rangers lead 5-1
The M’s come into this one fresh off a 3-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics. They are just 9-11 over the last 20 games, though. These teams are tied for 2nd in the AL West, just a half-game behind the Houston Astros. They are also tied for the final AL Wild Card spot with Toronto just a half-game ahead of them.
The Rangers have won 6 of their last 10 games, but they’re also 9-11 over their last 20 games. Texas is 47-31 at home though, and 23-19 against the AL West.
Mariners at Rangers projected starters
RHP Bryce Miller vs. RHP Dane Dunning
Miller (8-5, 3.88 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 123 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K Saturday vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 career start vs. Rangers: 2 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 2 K on June 4
Dunning (10-6, 3.78 ERA) makes his 24th start and 33rd appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 157 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K Saturday against Cleveland Guardians
- Last 5 starts vs. Mariners: 1-1, 4.10 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 25 K in 26 1/3 IP
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Mariners at Rangers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mariners +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners +1.5 (-190) | Rangers -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 6, Mariners 4
Moneyline
The Rangers have won 4 in a row against the Mariners and 7 of the last 10 meetings dating to last year. Texas is extremely tough at home as well and it torched Miller for 7 runs when they met in June.
I’ll give a slight edge to the RANGERS (-125).
Run line/Against the spread
Texas is 42-35 on the RL at home this year. Eight of the last 10 meetings between these rivals have been decided by multiple runs. Texas swept a 3-game set here against the M’s by a score of 30-9 back in early June.
Take the RANGERS -1.5 (+155).
Over/Under
The Mariners are 4-5-1 O/U over their last 10 contests, and Texas is 7-3. Dunning has allowed at least 2 ER in each of his last 5 starts against the Mariners. The ball flies in this park with a total of 39 runs in the 3-game series between these teams in June.
LEAN OVER 9 (-105).
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