Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (12-12) take on the Texas Rangers (13-12) Thursday in the finale of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field at 2:35 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: Tied 1-1

The Mariners fell 5-1 Wednesday to even the series at 1. They scored their lone run in the 1st inning and couldn’t add on despite scattering 8 hits in the game. OF Julio Rodriguez has yet to find his power stroke. He’s hitting .266 with 1 HR and 10 RBIs on the young season after clubbing 32 HRs last year.

The Rangers are fighting with consistency as they sit 1 game over .500 after 15 games. They’re still atop of the division with Seattle just a half-game out as the AL West has beaten up on each other in the early going. OF Adolis Garcia powers the club with a .312 BA, 7 HR and 23 RBIs.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Castillo (1-4, 4.40 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 28 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 9 K Saturday against Colorado Rockies at Coors Field
  • 3 career starts vs. Texas: 0-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 19 K in 14 2/3 IP
  • Current Rangers hitters have hit .323 in 71 plate appearances off Castillo

Heaney (0-2, 6.35 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 17 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K Friday against Atlanta Braves
  • Last 5 starts vs. Seattle: 1-2, 5.25 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 27 K in 24 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 at 8 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mariners -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+140) | Rangers +1.5 (-165)
  • 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

One look at Castillo’s numbers and you begin to wonder if the 31-year-old is starting to decline. That’s not the case. He has been victimized by a .392 BABIP. His fastball velo is still 95.1 mph, and his xERA is 2.86 – a far cry from his actual ERA at 4.40. His barrel and exit-velocity numbers are in the midrange, so his season should come back around.

He was beyond filthy with 7 shutout IP at Coors Field last time out, and I look for him to keep that momentum rolling. Take the MARINERS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m passing on the RL here because I’d like to see more value picking a road team to cover a -1.5.

I love LUIS CASTILLO OVER 5.5 K’S (+100). Texas doesn’t strike out a lot, but he had 9 K’s in his last 2 starts – including 9 in Coors Field.

Over/Under

Both games have rocked the Under 9, and I expect it to hit again. These teams are 3-6-1 O/U in their last 10 meetings. The Over is 2-8 in Seattle’s last 10 and 5-5 in Texas’ last 10. It’s expected to be 76 degrees with a 16-mph wind blowing toward the left-field foul pole.

Take the UNDER 9 (-120).

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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

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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 Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (84-70) and Texas Rangers (86-68) meet Sunday as they close out their 3-game AL West series in Arlington. First pitch at Globe Life Field is slated for 2:35 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 7-1

Seattle has lost the first 2 games of this series, including a 2-0 defeat Saturday, and is just 5-9 since Sept. 8. The Mariners have lost 6 straight to the Rangers.

Texas has won 4 straight games, and its timing has been clutch. Heading into Sunday’s action, the Rangers lead the AL West; they are 1 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Astros and 2 games ahead of Seattle.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Bryan Woo vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Woo (4-4, 3.90 ERA) is tabbed for his 17th start. He owns a 1.17 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 80 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 6 K in 5-0 win at Oakland Athletics Monday
  • 2023 road stats: 2-2, 4.04 ERA in 49 IP across 10 starts
  • One career start vs. Rangers: 2 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 BB in 16-6 road loss on June 3

Eovaldi (11-4, 3.05 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 135 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 6-4 home win vs. Boston Red Sox Tuesday
  • 2023 home stats: 5-3, 3.26 ERA in 60 2/3 IP across 11 starts
  • Last 5 starts vs. Mariners: 1-1, 4.55 ERA in 27 2/3 IP
  • Was out for 6 weeks or so in July-August with a forearm strain; has been working limited but increasing pitch counts since his Sept. 5 return.
  • Has held current Seattle batters to an aggregate .498 OPS per ESPN

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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 8:22 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: -110 | U: -110)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

The true odds on each side look to be well-covered here: no leverage on any profit, so holster the account login. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The same gray area as above, but this play is drowning and juice. PASS even quicker.

Over/Under

Twenty-two of Texas’ last 29 games have cashed on the Over (+14.50 units, 45% ROI).

Saturday’s play in this corner was an Under 8.5, and the wager easily cashed after a 2-0 Rangers victory. While some systemic things in both offenses that indicate lower-scoring days ahead, that prognosis still goes alongside some likability of the pitching in a match-up.

On Sunday, there is some fade in that assessment of the pitchers. Enough so, we can swing this the other way.

Woo has benefited from an overall .277 batting average on balls in play (BABIP), a .226 mark in high-leverage situations and a .224 mark in inning lead-off situations. His expected ERA figures would regard his 3.90 surface ERA as fortunate.

Eovaldi has allowed a .267 BABIP overall, a .257 BABIP at home, a .265 BABIP across inning lead-off situations, a .183 BABIP with runners in scoring position and a .200 BABIP in high-leverage situations.

The lean here is real, but really small: consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 9 (-110).

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (84-69) and Texas Rangers (85-68) meet for the middle game of a 3-game series. First pitch at Globe Life Field is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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 6-1

Seattle dropped Friday’s series opener 8-5 and has lost 5 straight to the Rangers. The Mariners are 6-9 over their last 15 games on the road.

Texas has won 3 straight games, clubbing 14 extra-base hits and posting a 1.007 OPS along the way. Friday’s contest marked the 1st of 7 games between these postseason contenders the rest of the way. Heading into Saturday’s action, the Rangers lead the AL West; they are a half-game ahead of the Houston Astros and 1 game ahead of Seattle.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Gilbert (13-6, 3.77 ERA) makes his 31st start of the season. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 179 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 6 K in 6-1 home loss vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday
  • 2023 road stats: 9-1, 3.41 ERA in 95 IP across 16 starts
  • Last 5 starts vs. Rangers: 1-1, 2.08 ERA in 30 1/3 IP
  • Has struggled in September, allowing an .821 OPS over 4 starts; That stretch, however, has been alongside a .339 batting average on balls in play

Montgomery (9-11, 3.38 ERA) makes his 31st start of the season. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 175 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K in 4-2 home loss vs. Boston Red Sox Monday
  • 2023 Home stats: 6-5, 3.88 ERA in 92 2/3 IP across 16 starts for the St. Louis Cardinals and Rangers
  • Has faced Seattle in 1 other start, allowing 3 R in 6 2/3 IP July 8, 2021

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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 10:18 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): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Mariners 2

Moneyline

A good pitching match-up and 2 evenly-matched teams overall. Can’t split ’em: PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Same gray area as above but surrounded by more juice. AVOID.

Over/Under

Both clubs have some offensive numbers not fully supported by analytic measures, and that opens up their combined efforts to an Under lean.

The concept of batting average on balls in play figures prominently in how both offenses can be figures as being too far over their skis. The MLB average BABIP is .297, and it’s a “sticky” number with gravity: when splits are significantly above or below that .297, we can project some movement back the other way.

Key Seattle BABIPs: .306 in road games, .316 with runners in scoring position, .352 last month (when perhaps many bettors started to overrate what has mostly been an average offense).

Key Texas BABIPs: .314 overall, .325 with RISP, .330 in high-leverage situations.

In a game with two solid starting pitchers … with back ends of bullpens fully available … and with a Texas bullpen being underrated by a significant margin, BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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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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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Seattle Mariners (29-27) will begin a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (35-20) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (ESPN+). 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 2-1

The Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 on Wednesday with C Cal Raleigh hitting a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning. Seattle is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 6 1/2 games behind Texas for 1st place in AL West.

On Wednesday, the Rangers lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers, snapping a 2-game winning streak. Texas has won 4 consecutive series and is 2 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Astros atop the AL West.

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Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Jon Gray

Castillo (4-2, 2.69 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 63 2/3 innings.

  • Has registered 6-plus K’s in 8 of his 11 starts
  • May 10 vs. Rangers: Loss, 5 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Gray (5-1, 2.81 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 57 2/3 innings.

  • Has won 4 straight starts
  • May 8 vs. Mariners: Win, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

Mariners at Rangers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mariners -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+145) | Rangers +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Mariners 2

Moneyline

There aren’t many opportunities to bet on a team like Texas as an underdog, so I’ll take the RANGERS (-105) in Friday’s AL West bout. While Castillo has been great for the Mariners, Gray has looked fantastic, winning 4 straight starts.

Also, the Rangers are tied for the 3rd-best wOBA (.335) and boast the 4th-best wRC+ (113) against right-handed pitching this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though I have the Rangers winning outright, I’ll PASS on the run line in this matchup. If you can get Texas’ run line at -160 or better, then I’d feel better about taking it.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is an enticing bet with Castillo and Gray taking the bump on Friday. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall and Gray has given up 1 ER or fewer in 4 consecutive starts.

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The white-hot Seattle Mariners (50-42) finish their 4-game series with the Texas Rangers (41-48) Sunday at Globe Life Field with the 1st pitch scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Seattle is on a 13-game winning streak to pull itself up to the 2nd wild-card seed but is still 10 games back of the Houston Astros in the AL West.

Texas won its previous 2 series against the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics but is 4-6 straight up (SU) over the last 10 games.

Season series: Mariners lead the season series 7-2 with a plus-12 run differential in those meetings.

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Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Chris Flexen vs. RHP Glenn Otto  

Flexen is 6-8 with a 3.84 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 96 IP over 17 starts.

  • Last start: Win, 6-4, Wednesday at the Washington Nationals with 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 1 K.
  • 2021 vs. the Rangers: 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA (26 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.91 WHIP, 2 HR and 6.2 K/9 in 4 starts.

Otto is 4-5 with a 5.50 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 55 2/3 IP across 12 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in Texas’s 14-7 home loss Tuesday vs. the Oakland Athletics with 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 3 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Mariners: 1 start — a no-decision in Texas’ 3-2 home win June 4 — with 5 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 HR, 5 BB and 4 K.

Mariners at Rangers odds and lines

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

  • Money line (ML): Mariners -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+115) | Rangers +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Rangers 3

Money line

BET the MARINERS (-140) to win 1 unit because heavy “sharp action” has steamed Seattle’s ML up from a -123 opener per Pregame.com, and the Mariners have a 3-phase edge over the Rangers (+115).

Seattle’s lineup outranks Texas’ against right-handed pitching in wRC+ (107-90), wOBA (.310-.293), ISO (.154-.142) and BB/K rate (0.40-0.31), according to FanGraphs.

Also, Flexen is 4-0 SU with a 2.53 ERA in his last 5 starts vs. the Rangers and the Mariners are 3-0 SU in Flexen’s previous 3 starts as road favorites dating back to last season.

Finally, Seattle’s bullpen has better swing-and-miss rates, contact rates and xFIP than Texas’.

BET the MARINERS (-140).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Mariners -1.5 (+115) isn’t a big enough payout considering they are just 5-7 RL as road favorites, and 4 of Seattle’s 7 wins vs. Texas have been in 1-run games while the Rangers +1.5 (-140) are 17-8 RL as home underdogs.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-135) because a vast majority of the action is on the Over 9.5 (+110) per Pregame.com, but the total is creeping south. This is suspicious because common sense suggests oddsmakers would adjust the line according to the market movement.

That said, Globe Life Field is 10th in park factor, aka hitter-friendly, and the weather conditions are also hitter-friendly with temperatures in the low-100s with a slight breeze at hitters’ backs – hence the LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-135).

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (65-56) have taken the first two games of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers (42-78) with the finale’s first pitch set for 2:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Mariners RHP Chris Flexen (10-5, 3.78 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 126 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 5 ER across 19 1/3 IP with 13 K and 2 BB in three starts against Texas.
  • Flexen has some pretty dramatic home/road splits this season. In nine road starts he has a 5.44 ERA and 1.59 WHIP while surrendering 9 homers over 49 2/3 IP.

Rangers RHP Spencer Howard (0-3, 5.61 ERA) makes his 14th appearance of the season (10th start). He has a 1.46 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 33 2/3 IP.

  • Has put up a 4.88 ERA and 8.5 K/9 in nine games as a starter, although he has failed to eclipse 4 IP in any of those outings.
  • This will be his third start since being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed 3 ER across 5 1/3 IP in his first two starts as a Ranger including 3 scoreless frames against the Mariners last time out.

Mariners at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:33 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mariners -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rangers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mariners -1.5 (+105) | Rangers +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Mariners 5, Rangers 3

Money line (ML)

The Rangers come into this game having lost 11 of their last 14 games. They have four losses to Seattle in the last eight days and scored exactly 1 run in each.

Flexen has held the opposition to 3 or fewer earned runs in 11 of his last 12 starts while recording a 3.10 ERA. A couple of rough starts on the road early in the year inflated his ERA away from home, but he has allowed 6 ER in 18 2/3 IP while whiffing 15 batters in his last three road outings.

Flexen gives Seattle enough of a pitching edge to make a play on MARINERS (-155).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Flexen doesn’t miss many bats but has been pretty steady over the past couple of months and he should be able to hold Texas in check. Meanwhile, Howard has a 6.30 ERA across his last seven appearances and isn’t likely to keep Seattle off the board again.

Go with the MARINERS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under (O/U)

Both offenses have been struggling lately. Seattle has scored just 48 runs in its last 14 games (3.4 per game) while Texas has only crossed the plate 79 times in its last 30 contests (2.6 per game).

Each of the last four games between these two teams has ended up either 2-1 or 3-1. A slight lean to UNDER 8.5 (+100), as neither offense is showing any signs of breaking out.

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Seattle Mariners (64-56) continue their three-game set at Globe Life Stadium against the Texas Rangers (42-77) Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Seattle beat Texas in the series opener 3-1 Wednesday behind a strong performance from starting LHP Tyler Anderson who had 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB and 4 K.

Season series: Mariners lead 11-6.

LHP Marco Gonzales makes his 17th start for the Mariners. Gonzales is 4-5 with a 4.35 ERA (89 IP, 43 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: Win, 3-1, CG, 9 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB and 9 K against the Rangers Thursday.
  • Gonzales is 1-1 against Texas this season with a 4.42 ERA (18 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 15 H, 3 BB and 17 K in three starts.
  • vs. Rangers on the current roster (94 PA): 2.07 FIP with a .242 batting average (BA), .281 wOBA, .377 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 25.5 K% and 85.6 mph exit velocity (EV).

RHP Matt Foltynewicz gets the nod for the Rangers. Foltynewicz is 2-11 with a 5.66 ERA (124 IP, 78 ER), 1.30 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 23 starts.

  • Last outing: 7 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB and 6 K in Texas’s 3-1 loss at the Mariners Thursday.
  • Foltynewicz is 0-3 against Seattle this season with a 4.13 ERA (32 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 0.95 WHIP and 3.2 K/BB in five starts.
  • vs. Mariners on the current roster (122 PA): 5.06 FIP with a .207 BA, .291 wOBA, .399 xSLG, 17.2 K% and 88.9 mph EV.

Mariners at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 2:04 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mariners -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mariners -1.5 (-105) | Rangers +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Mariners 5, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the MARINERS (-180) for a quarter unit only because there’s a line freeze with more than 80% of the action being on Seattle but the money line hasn’t moved since the opener.

The other reason for the “lean” is the price pushing itself out of the normal value range.

However, the Mariners have an edge in the three most important phases of the game (bullpen and starting pitching and hitting) hence Seattle being a massive favorite.

Also, Seattle is in contention for an AL Wild Card berth and Texas has nothing to play for so I’d rather parlay the pricy MARINERS (-180) with another favorite for a better payout.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The MARINERS -1.5 (-105) have been a great team to back on the run line on the road (35-23 ATS), in AL West contests (28-22 ATS), and as road favorites (3-2 ATS).

Conversely, the Rangers are 27-33 ATS at home, 22-23 ATS as home underdogs and 28-29 ATS in games against divisional foes.

However, Texas is covering nearly 50% of its games in the situational trends listed above and three of the five Mariners-Rangers meetings Foltynewicz has started were decided by one run.

“LEAN” to the MARINERS -1.5 (-105) for a half unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 8.5 (+100) for 1 unit because the Mariners-Rangers have cashed the Under in four of their last five meetings and both lineups rank in the bottom 10 in wRC+ and wOBA this month with the Rangers being in dead-last across most hitting metrics.

Furthermore, the Mariners and Rangers combined for seven or fewer runs in four of Foltynewicz’s five starts against Seattle and in two of Gonzales’ three starts vs. Texas.

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