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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (12-11) and Texas Rangers (12-12) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Globe Life Field Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 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: Mariners lead 1-0

The Mariners won 4-0 as -114 favorites in the series opener Tuesday and the Under (9) hit. CF Julio Rodríguez hit his 1st HR of the year, and Seattle took over the top spot in the AL West, knocking Texas out of 1st place in the division for the 1st time this season.

The Rangers have lost 3 of their last 4 games and allowed 4 or more runs in 7 straight. A loss Wednesday would put Texas below .500 for the 1st time under manager Bruce Bochy, who was hired prior to the 2023 season.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Bryce Miller vs. RHP Jon Gray

Miller (3-1, 1.85 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 24 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 5-1 home victory vs. Cincinnati Reds April 17
2024 road stats: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (7 IP, 0 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 5-3 victory at Milwaukee Brewers April 6
Career vs. Rangers: 0-2, 17.55 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 2.55 WHIP in 2 starts last season

Gray (0-1, 3.15 ERA) makes his 5th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last outing: 1 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K in relief appearance of 5-2 loss at Atlanta Braves Saturday
Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-2 loss at Detroit Tigers April 16
2024 home stats: 0-1, 4.38 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.78 WHIP in 3 starts
Career vs. Mariners: 3-2, 3.89 ERA (41 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.06 WHIP in 7 starts — won both starts vs. Seattle in 2023 (14 IP, 1 ER)

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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 at 4:18 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Rangers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+155) | Rangers +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

The MARINERS (+100) have won 6 of 7 and own the 6th-lowest team ERA this season at 3.33.

Miller allowed 6 or more earned runs in both of his starts against Texas last season, but the Rangers offense has fallen off of a cliff lately. Texas is 24th in MLB with a .251 batting average over the last 3 games, and the pitching has followed suit, ranking 24th in ERA (4.15) over that span.

BET MARINERS (+100).

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers may be able to keep it close in a low-scoring game, but it’s hard to win long-term laying -190 on a team.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

Seattle has been the best Under bet in MLB this season at 15-7-1 (68.2%). With the Rangers offense struggling of late, I see no reason to bet against one of the best pitching staffs in baseball.

BET UNDER 9 (-120).

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (12-11) welcome the Seattle Mariners (11-11) to Globe Life Field Tuesday to open a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Rangers won 9-4 last year

The Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 10-2 Sunday, closing as -114 favorites. They won 2 of 3 in that series after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in 3 straight at home. Seattle has won 5 of its last 6 and is 4-5 straight up on the road this season.

The Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Sunday, closing as +138 underdogs. They ended up losing 2 of 3 in Atlanta. Texas did win 3 of 4 against the Detroit Tigers prior to that series and has won 4 of its last 7. The Rangers are 5-5 straight up at home.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP Dane Dunning

Gilbert (1-0, 2.33 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.78 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 27 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3-1 victory vs. Cincinnati Reds last Tuesday
2024 road splits: 0-0, 3.38 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 5 ER — 4 HR), 10 H, 2 BB, 15 K, .469 opponent slugging percentage (SLG) in 2 starts

Dunning (2-1, 3.91 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 23 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 5-4 win at Detroit Tigers Wednesday
2024 home stats: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 3-1 loss vs. Houston Astros April 7
2023 home splits: 7-2, 4.44 ERA (77 IP, 38 ER — 15 HR), 74 H, 18 BB, 51 K in 10 starts and 5 relief appearances

Mariners at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rangers -106 (bet $106 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+138) | Rangers +1.5 (-166)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

BET RANGERS (-106).

The Rangers are coming off an impressive road win over the Braves. They are 5-5 straight up at home and 1-0 straight up as a home underdog. Texas has scored at least 5 runs in 3 of its last 5 games, so it has consistently produced offensively.

Seattle’s strength is in its pitching, but Gilbert hasn’t been as good on the road. It has scored 3 or fewer runs in 4 of its last 8 games and is just 4-5 straight up on the road.

Considering those trends, back RANGERS (-106).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s not great value on the run line here. The Mariners are too risky as run-line favorites, while the Rangers are far too expensive as run-line underdogs.

Ultimately, whichever way one leans, the moneyline is the better play.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9 (-112).

Again, the Mariners’ strength is their pitching. They have allowed 6 total runs in the last 5 games. Gilbert has been a strong option, although worse on the road, for them this season. Seattle is 7-14-1 O/U on the season.

Dunning has been solid as well, and the Rangers have allowed 18 runs throughout his 4 starts. Texas has gone 4-3 O/U in its last 7. Considering the Mariners’ strength in pitching, back UNDER 9 (-112).

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Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (9-10) visit the Colorado Rockies (4-15) Saturday night in the opener of a 3-game series after Friday’s game was postponed. First pitch from Coors Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024.

Seattle has won 3 games in a row after beating Cincinnati 5-1 Wednesday to complete the sweep and cover as a -133 home favorite. DH Mitch Garver, C Cal Raleigh and 3B Josh Rojas each homered while RHP Bryce Miller gave up 1 ER in 6 innings to pick up the win.

The Rockies have lost 5 games in a row after falling 7-6 against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday and getting swept on the road. A 5-run 8th inning with 2 RBIs from SS Ezequiel Tovar was not enough to complete the comeback. RHP Ryan Feltner gave up 6 ER in 5.1 innings to pick up the loss.

Mariners at Rockies projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Dakota Hudson

Castillo (0-4, 5.82 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 through 21.2 IP.

Coming off his best start of the season: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K against Chicago Cubs
2 career starts in Coors Field: 0-2, 11.57 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, 11 K in 9 1/3 IP

Hudson (0-3, 4.15 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 17.1 IP.

The Rockies are 0-3 in Hudson’s previous 3 starts with the team providing just 5 total runs of offense total.
Hudson has struck out 11 batters while walking 6 this season. He has allowed 8 ER in his past 2 starts combined.

Mariners at Rockies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Rockies +155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-120) | Rockies +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mariners at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Mariners, who are 5-2 in their last 7 games, to beat the Rockies who are 2-8 in their last 10.

Run line/Against the spread

BET MARINERS -1.5 (-120).

Seattle has won 3 games in a row with each coming by 2 or more runs. They have allowed a total of 5 runs total in that span. Each of its last 6 wins have come by at least 2 runs. 3 of the last 5 losses for the Rockies have come by 2 or more runs with the team scoring 1 run or less in 3 of its last 5.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 10 (-105).

While both pitchers have not had strong outings to start the season, neither team has a strong offense. The Mariners have scored 5 runs or fewer in 8 of their last 10 while the Rockies have scored 3 runs or fewer in 7 of their last 10.

Seattle has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10 while Colorado has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10.

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Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (4-8) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (6-6) in the final game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 3:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-0

The Blue Jays have won the 1st 2 games in the series by a 10-5 combined score after Tuesday’s 5-3 victory. Started by a 3-run 3rd inning, including a homer from SS Bo Bichette, Toronto jumped out to a 5-run lead by the end of the 4th. Toronto had 11 hits in the win.

All 3 of Seattle’s runs came via the long ball, including a 7th-inning solo blast from LF Dominic Canzone and a 2-run homer from RF Mitch Haniger in the 8th. The comeback fell short with the Mariners having 6 total hits in the loss.

Mariners at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Gilbert (0-0, 3.55 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 1.42 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 12 2/3 innings.

Mariners are 1-1 in his starts this season (both non-decisions); he has allowed 5 ER and pitched at least 5 2/3 innings in both outings
Went 13-7 with a 3.73 ERA in 32 starts last season

Kikuchi (0-1, 2.79 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 4.66 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 9 2/3 innings.

Blue Jays are 1-1 in his starts this season; he has allowed 3 ER and pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his last outing at New York Yankees Friday
Was with Mariners from 2019-21
Went 11-6 with a 3.86 ERA in 32 starts last season

Mariners at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+155) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mariners at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

BET BLUE JAYS (-110).

Expect the Blue Jays to complete the sweep Wednesday against a Mariners team that has lost 6 of its last 7 games. Seattle has scored 4 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 7 games while giving up at least 5 in 7 of its last 9.

Toronto has scored 5 or more runs in 3 of its last 4 games while giving up just 5 runs combined in the 1st 2 games of this series.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The value is better on the Blue Jays to win outright.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (+100).

The Under has hit in each of the 2 previous games in this series. The Mariners have scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 9 games, while the Blue Jays have scored 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 10.

With 2 top pitchers taking the mound Wednesday, expect both offenses to have a tough time scoring, allowing the Under to hit.

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Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (4-6) welcome the Seattle Mariners (4-6) to Rogers Centre Monday. First pitch to kick off the 3-game series is set for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 6 games last season

The Blue Jays lost 2 straight games against the New York Yankees after winning the opener on Friday. They lost 8-3 to close that series Sunday. Toronto has yet to play at home and sits last in the American League East. It is 5-5 against the spread (ATS) this season.

The Mariners have lost 4 of their last 5. They lost 2 of 3 to the Brewers in their last series, dropping the final game 12-4 Sunday. Seattle is 1-2 on the road and 3-7 ATS on the season. It sits 3rd in the American League West.

Mariners at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Jose Berrios

Castillo (0-2, 6.75 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 10 2/3 IP.

Last outing: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 10 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 5-2 home loss to the Cleveland Guardians on April 2
Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-1, 3.27 ERA (11 IP, 4 ER), 13 H, 2 BB, 9 K

Berrios (1-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 12 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 2-1 road win over the Houston Astros on April 2
Career vs. Mariners: 3-2, 3.27 ERA (44 IP, 16 ER), 45 H, 9 BB, 45 K

Mariners at Blue Jays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Blue Jays -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+158) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-192)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Mariners at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

BET BLUE JAYS (-118).

The Blue Jays were 43-38 at home a season ago, and they should get a boost with this being their home opener. Toronto has lost 2 in a row, but has scored 11 runs over its last 2 games.

Berrios has been terrific to start the season, and the Blue Jays have won 8-2 and 2-1 in his 2 starts. The Mariners have lost 4 of their last 5 and have allowed at least 5 runs in both games which Castillo started.

Considering those trends, take BLUE JAYS (-118).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no value in taking the Mariners -1.5 (+158), who have been an underdog in all but 1 game, as a run-line favorite. Similarly, the Blue Jays +1.5 (-192) are too expensive on the run line to play here.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8 (-104).

The Blue Jays might be 6-3 O/U on the season, but they have allowed just 3 runs in the 2 games that Berrios has started. They have also gone Under in 2 of their last 4 games.

While the opposite of that success can be said for Castillo, he is still among the premier pitchers in the game and should be able to figure things out. The Mariners are 5-4-1 O/U this season but have yet to score more than 5 in a game. They have scored 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 9.

Considering the trends for both pitchers, take UNDER 8 (-104).

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Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (3-2) and Seattle Mariners (3-2) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 1-0; Seattle scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 2nd Monday, and held on for a 5-4 win in the series opener

The Guardians have lost a pair of 1-run games after opening the season 3-0, while outscoring the opposition 26-7 in those outings. The 1st was an 8-0 win behind RHP Shane Bieber, Tuesday’s probable pitcher. The Over (8) cashed Monday, thanks to a Cleveland run in the top of the 8th inning, and the total has now gone high in 4 of 5 games this season.

The Mariners won for the 1st time this season as an underdog (+100) in Monday’s series opener. It was favored in the 1st 3 games, winning twice, but it failed as a ‘dog in the series finale Sunday against Boston (-105). The Over on Monday ended a 3-0 run to the Under.

Cleveland won 3 of 4 games in Seattle last season, with the Over and Under splitting 2-2. The underdog has cashed in 7 straight meetings in this series.

Guardians at Mariners projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Bieber (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start in 2024. He has a 0.83 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9, 16.5 K/9 in 6 IP.

2023 road splits: 1-3, 4.14 ERA (63 IP, 29 ER – 10 HR), 12 BB, 47 K in 10 starts
2023 vs. Mariners: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K (87 pitches) in 3-0 loss March 30 in Seattle

Castillo (0-1, 7.20 ERA) has made 1 start in 2024. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9, 9.9 K/9 in 5 IP.

2023 home splits: 8-5, 3.09 ERA (105 IP, 36 ER – 15 HR), 30 BB, 130 K in 18 starts
2023 vs. Guardians: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 6 K (76 pitches) in 3-0 win March 30 in Seattle

Guardians 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 3:26 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Mariners -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+165) | Mariners +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Guardians at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Guardians 2

Moneyline

The MARINERS (-115) are a solid play in what should be a well-pitched, low-scoring game. We saw it early last season when Bieber and Castillo met each other at T-Mobile Park. Both players came away with no-decisions after spinning 6 scoreless innings piece, as the M’s picked up a 3-0 win with late damage against the Cleveland bullpen. We could see a replay here.

Run line/Against the spread

The Mariners +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s never a recommended betting strategy.

AVOID, and play Seattle straight up if you like it.

Over/Under

UNDER 7 (+100) is a rather low number, but it’s worth playing lightly, as both teams have their respective aces making their 2nd starts of the new season.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for the Mariners. Oddly enough, the total did go high in Castillo’s 1st start, but the game ended up going high after his exit from the contest.

The Over cashed (barely) in Bieber’s first start, too, although the Cleveland pitching staff posted a goose egg in that opener. The Guardians offense took advantage of a poor A’s pitching staff to get the job done, barely, by a half-run.

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Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (3-1) and Seattle Mariners (2-2) open a 3-game series Monday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Guardians won 4-3 last season

The Guardians opened the season by taking 3 straight in Oakland against the Athletics, including an 8-0 shutout on Opening Day. While the A’s walked it off in the bottom of the 9th on Sunday 4-3 to salvage 1 of the 4 games, Cleveland outscored Oakland 29-11 in the series, cashing the Over 3 times.

The Mariners split a 4-game set with the visiting Boston Red Sox. After falling 6-4 in the opener Thursday, Seattle scored a pair of low-scoring, 1-run wins Friday (1-0) and Saturday (4-3). The Red Sox won 5-1 in the series final on Sunday. The Under has cashed in 3 straight for Seattle.

Cleveland won 3 of 4 games in Seattle last season, with the Over and Under splitting 2-2. The underdog has cashed in 6 straight meetings in this series.

Guardians at Mariners projected starters

RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Emerson Hancock

McKenzie (0-3, 5.06 ERA) made 4 starts in 2023. He posted a 1.56 WHIP, 7.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 16 IP.

2023 road splits: 0-1, 0.96 ERA (9 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 4 H, 4 BB, 11 K in 2 starts
Last start vs. Mariners: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 4 K in a 3-1 loss in Seattle on Aug. 25, 2022

Hancock (0-0, 4.50 ERA) made his 1st 3 major league starts in 2023. He posted a 1.33 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9 in 12 innings.

2023 home splits: ND, 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 6-1 home win vs. San Diego Padres in only career home start Aug. 9, 2023
First career appearance vs. Guardians

Guardians 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 6:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Mariners -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+150) | Mariners +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-115) is worth playing lightly in this series opener in Seattle. McKenzie was banged up last season, missing all but 4 starts due to an elbow injury and a shoulder ailment. All indications are he is back to 100 percent health, and he had a strong Cactus League finale with 7 strikeouts.

The Mariners (-105) counter with Hancock, who had no decisions in his first 3 major league starts.

Run line/Against the spread

The Mariners +1.5 (-185) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough reward if you need a little insurance.

AVOID, and play Seattle straight up if you like it.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is worth a look in this series opener.

While Cleveland hit the Over in 3 of the first 4 games, it was facing an awful Oakland side. We should see much better pitching from both sides, and lower scores.

Seattle cashed the Under in each of the final 3 games of the Boston series, and the offense is averaging just 2.5 runs per game through 4 outings, while allowing just 2.7 RPG in the past 3 contests.

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Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (1-2) and Seattle Mariners (2-1) meet Sunday for the finale of a 4-game series. First pitch from T-Mobile Park is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Seattle leads 2-1

Seattle picked up the 4-3 win in 10 innings over Boston Saturday while covering as a -148 home favorite. Sunday’s game was tied at 1 up until the 10th inning, when Boston broke the tie and scored 2 runs. The Mariners answered, scoring 3 runs of their own to pick up their 2nd consecutive win vs. Boston.

Reliever Joely Rodriguez was credited with the loss for Boston, as he let up 2 hits and 2 earned runs with 0 Ks in only 1/3 IP. RHP Logan Gilbert pitched 7 innings for Seattle, picking up 8 Ks while allowing 4 hits and only 1 earned run.

Red Sox at Mariners projected starters

RHP Garrett Whitlock vs. RHP Bryce Miller

Whitlock (5-5, 5.15 ERA) made 10 starts and 12 relief appearances in 2023. He had a 1.33 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 71 2/3 innings.

2023 road splits: 2-4, 5.89 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 24 ER), 45 H, 34 K in 6 starts and 6 relief appearances
Career vs. Mariners: 0-0, 8.44 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 12 H, 6 K in 1 start and 1 relief appearance

Miller (8-7, 4.32 ERA) made 25 starts in his rookie campaign in 2023. He had a 1.14 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 131 1/3 innings.

2023 home splits: 5-3, 3.65 ERA (74 IP, 30 ER), 64 H, 66 K in 14 starts
Career vs. Boston: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 6-4 home loss Aug. 1, 2023

Red Sox at Mariners odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +128 (bet $100 to win $128) | Mariners -152 (bet $152 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-160) | Mariners -1.5 (+132)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Red Sox at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 3, Red Sox 1

Moneyline

BET MARINERS (-152).

Seattle has won each of its last 2 matchups vs. Boston and is 3-1 in its last 4 matchups vs. the Red Sox in Seattle. I also trust Miller, as his stats were very solid last season and I expect him to be even better entering his sophomore year.

Whitlock struggled on the road last year and vs. Seattle in his career, so I expect that to continue here.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I actually like the Mariners to cover here as -1.5 (+132) favorites, but I believe their odds make more sense on the moneyline, as that is the safer bet. Each of the last 2 meetings between these squads has come down to a 1-run finish, and I don’t expect that continue here, but I am also not a fan of doubling down on the run line and moneyline for 1 team.

If you are willing to take the risk of doubling up, then this is not a bad bet.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-104).

The Under has hit 7 of Boston’s last 8 games dating back to last season. For Seattle, the Under has hit in 4 of its last 5 games and is 6-2-2 in its last 10 dating back to last year. The Under has also hit in back-to-back meetings between these squads.

Be aware that the Over has hit in 7 of the last 10 Seattle-Boston matchups.

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Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (1-0) take on the Seattle Mariners (0-1) Friday in the 2nd game of a 4 game weekend series to start the season. First pitch at T-Mobile Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Red Sox got past the Mariners on Opening Day Thursday, winning 6-4 and cashing as +146 road underdogs. 3B Rafael Devers and RF Tyler O’Neill homered for Boston, and SP Brayan Bello earned the win, allowing 2 ERs on 5 hits with 2 K’s in 5 innings.

RF Mitch Haniger and LF Dylan Moore were the only 2 Mariners to drive in runs as both clubbed 2-run HRs. SP Luis Castillo was credited with the loss as he allowed 4 ERs while striking out 5 in 5 innings.

Red Sox at Mariners projected starters

RHP Nick Pivetta vs. RHP George Kirby

The 31-year-old Pivetta went 10-9 in 2023, and his boot from the rotation paid dividends as he pitched to a 1.08 ERA over his first 17 appearances out of the bullpen. Among qualified pitchers in spring training, Pivetta had the best Stuff+ at 140.

2023 road splits: 4-3, 3.56 ERA (73 1/3 IP, 29 ER) in 19 games, including 8 starts
2023 vs. Mariners: 1-1, 4.97 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts
Career vs. Mariners: 1-1, 4.34 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 9 ER) in 3 starts

Kirby went 13-10 with a 3.35 ERA in his 2nd season as a Mariners starter. The 20th overall pick in 2019, who was named to his 1st All-Star Game last season, sported the lowest BB/9 (0.90) among all qualified MLB a year ago.

2023 home splits: 8-4, 2.70 ERA (93 1/3 IP, 28 ER) in 15 starts
2023 vs. Red Sox: 1-0, 1.54 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 2 ER) in 2 starts
Career vs. Red Sox: 1-1, 4.15 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

Red Sox at Mariners odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Mariners -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
Run line (RL): Red Sox +1.5 (-182) | Mariners -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Red Sox at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 3, Mariners 2

Moneyline

BET RED SOX (+120).

Boston has the better bats and Pivetta may have finally figured out how to pitch consistently well. Seattle had the 2nd-highest K% (25.9%) in all of MLB last season, and while the leaders in that category for the Mariners last year (3B Eugenio Suarez, OF Teoscar Hernandez) are gone, so are their power bats at the plate.

Boston features plenty of brute in the heart of their order with Devers and 1B Triston Casas, who had an RBI in the 5th inning Thursday. Plus, the Red Sox had the 7th-most total bases last season (2,360), so even though Kirby should be in control of the plate, Boston should still be able to generate enough offense to pick up the win once again.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Too much juice to take Boston +1.5 (-182) here. Seattle may not have Suarez and Hernadez anymore, but C Cal Raleigh is still behind the plate and CF Julio Rodriguez remains a young phenom.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7 (+100).

FantasyPros rates T-Mobile Park as the 3rd-lowest for run production, and both of these starters are capable of shutting down bats. The Mariners feature a bullpen that finished with the 2nd-lowest ERA in the AL last season, so expect Boston to get their runs in the middle portion of the game.

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Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox open their seasons with the 1st game of a 4-game set Thursday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 3-3

The Red Sox finished 5th in an extremely competitive AL East last season with a 78-84 record. They were 39-42 on the road. The loss of RHP Lucas Giolito to elbow surgery, who the team acquired this offseason, will loom large on the season. Most national sites gave the Red Sox a very poor offseason grade, as they did little to improve their roster or depth. Boston was 43-38 against the spread (ATS) on the road last season.

The Mariners barely missed the Wild Card round last season, ending with an 88-74 record. They were 45-36 at home and finished 2 games behind the AL West leaders — the 90-72 Houston Astros. Seattle was 32-49 ATS at home, the 2nd-worst home-covering rate in MLB. The Mariners strength is with their pitching, which should be among the best in the AL West.

Red Sox at Mariners projected starters

RHP Brayan Bello vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Bello (12-11, 4.24 ERA) made 28 starts in 2023. He closed with a 1.34 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 157 innings.

2023 road stats: 7-4, 4.66 ERA (75 1/3 IP, 39 ER — 13 HR), 21 BB, 64 K in 13 starts
Last start vs. Mariners: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-4 road victory August 1, 2023
Career vs. Mariners: 2-0, 4.09 ERA (11 IP, 5 ER), 7 BB, 14 K in 2 starts

Castillo (14-9, 3.34 ERA) made an AL-best-tying 33 starts in 2023. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10 K/9 in 197 innings.

2023 home stats: 8-5, 3.09 ERA (105 IP, 36 ER — 15 HR), 30 BB, 130 K in 18 starts
2023 vs. Red Sox: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER (7 R), 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 1 start, a 9-4 road loss May 16
Career vs. Red Sox: 1-1, 4.09 ERA (11 IP, 5 ER), 5 BB, 16 K in 2 starts

Red Sox at Mariners odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +142 (bet $100 to win $142) | Mariners -168 (bet $168 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-156) | Mariners -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Red Sox at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Red Sox 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Mariners (-168) should come out on top but are barely too expensive to take on the moneyline, even with their ace taking the mound. Avoid backing the Red Sox, who did minimal in the offseason, here as well.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RED SOX +1.5 (-156).

The Red Sox, specifically Bello, played well against the Mariners last season. Boston won 6-4 and 12-3 in Bello’s 2 starts against Seattle a season ago and also won in the lone start by Castillo.

While it should cover at a high rate given the typical odds, Boston was 47-38 ATS as an underdog last season. As a favorite, Seattle was just 45-65. Couple those 2 trends together, and expect a close game.

Take RED SOX +1.5 (-156).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-102).

If there’s 1 thing both teams did well last season, it is hit the Over. The Mariners were 80-75-7 O/U with the Red Sox ending the season 81-77-4 O/U.

Five of the 6 games between these teams last season went over this total. With both teams returning many key bats, which suggests similar performances, back OVER 7.5 (-102).

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