In this article, we will formulate a Mariners vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 1, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (57-53, 23-33 Away) have swept the Athletics and Atlanta Braves before losing a series to the Los Angeles Angels. Texas opened the current series against the Mariners with a 6-0 defeat on Thursday, the first time the Rangers failed to score in the second half. Kumar Rocker took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and two walks in 4.2 innings.
This season, the Rangers average 4.11 runs per game (23rd in the MLB) on a .232/.300/.377 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.24 ERA (1st) and 1.16 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .227 batting average, 15 home runs, and 62 RBI this season.
Jack Leiter will take the mound for the Rangers on Friday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 7-6 record in 18 starts this year with a 4.09 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 92.1 innings.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners (58-52, 29-24 Home) are without a series win in the last three, losing to the Brewers, splitting with the Angels, and losing to the Athletics. Seattle did open this series against Texas with a comfortable 6-0 victory last night. Cole Young led the offense with two RBI, while George Kirby got the win after allowing no runs on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This year, the Mariners average 4.53 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .245/.320/.410 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.85 ERA (12th) and 1.25 WHIP (12th). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .257 batting average, 42 home runs, and 88 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is Logan Gilbert, who is 3-4 in 14 starts this season, with a 3.36 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 72.1 innings.
Why the Mariners will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost each of their last 10 Friday night games at T-Mobile Park.
- The Mariners have won each of their last seven games against the Rangers following a home win.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last five home games against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games at T-Mobile Park.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in 10 of their last 12 games at T-Mobile Park.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Mariners’ last eight games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Nine of the Rangers’ last 11 road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mariners’ last nine games at T-Mobile Park.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Rangers’ last 11 games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mariners are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.
- The Mariners rank 4th in the league for steals this season (106).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (386).
- The Rangers rank 2nd in the league for hits allowed this season (821).
Mariners vs Rangers Prediction
The Mariners won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last two. I am backing the Mariners to take a 2-0 lead in this series, as I like Logan Gilbert better than Jack Leiter. Gilbert posted a 4.35 ERA in two starts against Texas this year and has a 1-0 record. Leiter, on the other hand, registered a 6.10 ERA in two starts against Seattle and has a 0-1 record. Both pitchers are playing well of late and it’s going to be close, but I am favoring Gilbert and the M’s.