In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 8, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners (32-31, 16-14 Away) are going through their worst period of the season after suffering five consecutive defeats. Following a sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle lost the opening two games of the current series against the Angels and is facing another sweep. In last night’s 8-6 defeat, Cal Raleigh led the offense with a pair of homers and four RBI, while Luis Castillo took the loss after allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits with five strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings.
This year, the Mariners average 4.43 runs per game (13th in the MLB) on a .238/.319/.394 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.94 ERA (17th) and 1.32 WHIP (20th). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .272 batting average, 26 home runs, and 53 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is George Kirby, who is 0-3 in three starts this season, with an 8.56 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 13.2 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (30-33, 12-15 Home) returned home from two road series, where they lost to the Guardians and beat the Red Sox. The Angels will win this series against Seattle after defeating the M’s in the opening two games, so now the hosts are hoping for a sweep. In Saturday’s 8-6 victory, Jo Adell led the team with two home runs and three RBI, while Jack Kochanowicz pitched for 3.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and one walk. Connor Brogdon was credited with the win.
This season, the Angels average 4.25 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .227/.290/.409 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.88 ERA (25th) and 1.52 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .211 batting average, 17 home runs, and 43 RBI this season.
Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels on Sunday. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 2-2 record in 12 starts this year with a 3.86 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 65.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Angels’ last seven day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Three of the Mariners’ last four games as favorites against the Angels have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Mariners’ last eight games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last three day games against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (262).
- The Angels rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (92).
- The Mariners rank 4th in the league for steals this season (62).
- The Mariners rank T26th in the league for triples this season (4).
Angels vs Mariners Prediction
The Angels won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, while this season, the series is currently tied at 2-2. The Mariners are not playing well, and the Angels are inconsistent, so I will avoid betting on the winner. I am going with Over instead, because these two starters haven’t been impressive of late. Kirby allowed multiple runs in each of his three starts, while Anderson surrendered 4+ runs in three of his previous four starts. Expect to see runs on both ends in the opening innings. I expect at least nine runs in this one.