The Texas Rangers (20-13) open a 3-game series with the Seattle Mariners (17-17) Monday evening at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Mariners won season series 15-4 in 2022
The Rangers pounded the Los Angeles Angels by a 16-8 score on Sunday as Texas scored 26 runs in the last 2 games. Texas is also averaging 9.7 runs per game (RPG) across the previous 6 outings, going for 6 or more runs in 5 of the contests. It’s no surprise the Over is 5-1 in the 6-game span.
The Mariners took 2 of 3 games from the Houston Astros to open the 6-game homestand. Seattle has won 6 of its last 7 games to get back to .500. The Mariners are also 5-1 in the previous 6 games inside the AL West Division.
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Rangers at Mariners projected starters
RHP Jon Gray vs. RHP Logan Gilbert
Gray (1-1, 4.40 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 30 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 6-4 home win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks last Tuesday
- Road splits this season: 1-0, 3.95 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 6 ER), .234 opponent batting average (OBA) in 3 starts
Gilbert (1-1, 4.01 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9, 10.7 K/9 in 33 2/3 IP innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-2 road win in extra innings vs. Oakland Athletics on Wednesday
- Home splits this season: 0-1, 3.75 ERA (12 IP, 5 ER), .200 OBA in 2 starts
Rangers at Mariners odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:09 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Mariners -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-160) | Mariners -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Rangers at Mariners picks and predictions
Prediction
Mariners 4, Rangers 3
Moneyline
The MARINERS (-155) are a solid play as a moderate favorite in the 1st meeting this season against the Rangers (+125).
Texas has won just once in the last 5 games on the road, while going 1-4 in the last 5 series openers, too.
Seattle has posted 6 wins in the last 7 games overall, while going 5-1 in the last 6 inside the AL West. The Mariners are also 5-1 in the last 6 games against a right-handed starting pitcher, too.
Run line/Against the spread
The RANGERS +1.5 (-160) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance on the road team.
Texas has won outright in the last 2 games as an underdog, while cashing on the run line in 5 in a row as a ‘dog.
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Over/Under
The UNDER 7.5 (+100) is worth a look at even money.
While the Over has dominated lately for the Rangers, the Under is 11-5 in the past 16 games on the road against a right-handed starting pitcher.
For the Mariners, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 series openers, while cashing at a 7-1 clip in the last 8 games when Seattle’s opponent scores 5 or more runs in their previous contest.
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