The Seattle Mariners (7-5) will go for the sweep against the Texas Rangers (2-9) when the AL West rivals square off Thursday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. First pitch will be at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Mariners nickname odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mariners lead 2-0 after Wednesday’s 4-2 win.
The Rangers dropped their fifth straight game and fourth consecutive game scoring 3 or fewer runs. They have not allowed fewer than 4 runs in a game and their team ERA of 6.09 ranks last in MLB, though the offense is 12th in runs scored (53).
The Mariners pitching staff has been top-notch so far this season, ranking sixth in team ERA (2.86), second in quality starts (5) and seventh in batting average against (.209). They’ve won 3 straight games and 2 straight series against the Astros and Rangers. They’ve allowed exactly 2 runs in each of their last 3 games.
Rangers at Mariners: Projected starters
LHP Taylor Hearn vs. LHP Marco Gonzales
Hearn (0-1, 4.70 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 2.09 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 7 2/3 IP.
- Hasn’t pitched more than 4 innings in either start and though he has yet to allow a home run, he’s given up 14 hits in just 7 2/3 innings.
- In 12 appearances (3 starts) against the Mariners, Hearn is 0-3 with a 6.20 ERA and has 22 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings.
Gonzales (1-1, 3.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 9 IP.
- Has 16 career starts against the Rangers, going 8-6 with a 3.73 ERA.
- When pitching at home, Gonzales is 25-12 with a 3.82 ERA and a WHIP of 1.19.
Rangers at Mariners 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 10:31 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mariners -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-180) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Rangers at Mariners picks and predictions
Prediction
Mariners 5, Rangers 2
Money line
It has not been a good start to the season for the Rangers, already 7 games under .500. The Mariners, on the other hand, are trending in the opposite direction thanks to their pitching.
I like the MARINERS (-140) to keep it rolling and win their fourth straight game and sixth in their last 7 games. And quite honestly, I’m surprised the line is only -140, given the way the Rangers have been playing.
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Run line/Against the spread
Seattle is 8-4 ATS this season, including a 4-1 mark at home. They have the fourth-best run line record this season, while Texas is last at 3-8 ATS.
I can’t see the Rangers keeping Seattle’s offense in check enough win this game or even cover the spread. Bet the MARINERS -1.5 (+145) at plus money again, just like Wednesday night.
Over/Under
The Rangers are scoring runs, they just can’t limit the opposing offense. Wednesday’s game went Under the total of 7.5 runs, and that could be the case again Thursday.
Bet the UNDER 7.5 (+100) and hope that Hearn can go deeper into the game than he has this season.
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