MLB Prop Bets: Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers – August 13, 2022

The Seattle Mariners (62-52) face the Texas Rangers (49-63) at Globe Life Field on Saturday at 7:15pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Marco Gonzales is the probable pitcher for the Mariners, while Dane Dunning is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Mariners opened as favorites but this has since changed, with the Rangers coming into -115 and Mariners drifting to -106. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -115.

• The Mariners (+155) have a 58-56 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-180) hold a record of 61-51.
• The Mariners have a 53-55-6 O/U record this season (meaning 53 games have gone over the total runs line, 55 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 55-52-5 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

• The Mariners are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging 4.5 (15th).
• In the field, the Mariners are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (22nd).

Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

• Looking at their batting averages this season, the Mariners are at .232 (ranking 25th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .239 (20th).

Home Runs

• In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 137 (8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Mariners have managed 126 (T12th).

Runs Batted In

• Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Mariners have recorded 441 RBIs to rank 21st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 472 RBIs to rank 15th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

• The Rangers have an earned run average of 4.12 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Mariners have an ERA of 3.65 (6th).

Strikeouts

• Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mariners have recorded 965 this season, ranking 13th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 918.

Opponent Batting Average

• Opponents are batting an average of .242 against the Rangers this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Mariners’ opponents are at .236 (10th).

First Innings Moneyline

• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Mariners 30-28-56 16-11-30 14-17-26 12-10-25 18-18-31 0-0-0 3-2-5
• Rangers 20-28-64 12-12-31 8-16-33 10-8-24 10-20-40 0-0-0 3-0-7

Lead After Three Innings

• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Mariners 38-39-37 23-17-17 15-22-20 19-13-15 19-26-22 0-0-0 4-3-3
• Rangers 36-48-28 20-21-14 16-27-14 13-18-11 23-30-17 0-0-0 2-4-4

NRFI/YRFI

• The NRFI is 55-59 in Mariners games this season. The Rangers have a 61-51 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Mariners recorded a 6-2 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field yesterday. Adam Frazier led the way to that victory, hitting a home run. The Mariners have now won nine straight against the Rangers.