Seattle Mariners (18-12) vs. Texas Rangers (16-16)
May 2, 2025 8:05 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Rangers -102 / Seattle Mariners -118; Over/Under: 8
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In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 2, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners (18-12, 6-6 Away) hope to get their fifth straight win for the first time this season after winning the previous four; two against the Marlins and two over the Angels in a two-game series sweep. In the most recent 9-3 victory, Leo Rivas led the M’s with three RBI, while Emerson Hancock pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Casey Legumina was credited with the win.
This year, the Mariners average 5.07 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .241/.339/.415 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.74 ERA (12th) and 1.30 WHIP (11th). Jorge Polanco leads the Mariners with a .384 batting average, nine home runs, and 25 RBI this season.
Bryan Woo will take the mound for the Mariners on Friday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3-1 record in five starts this year with a 3.09 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 32.0 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (16-16, 11-6 Home) are going through their worst period of the season, during which they suffered four consecutive series losses to the Dodgers, Athletics (twice), and Giants. In the latest 3-0 defeat to the A’s, the Rangers failed to get on the scoreboard for the fourth time this year. Tyler Mahle took the loss after allowing one run on five hits with six strikeouts and one walk in 6.0 innings.
This season, the Rangers average 3.22 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .229/.285/.367 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.26 ERA (6th) and 1.14 WHIP (4th). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .218 batting average, four home runs, and 15 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Jack Leiter, who is 2-0 in three starts this season, with a 2.03 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 13.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Rangers’ last 11 home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Nine of the Mariners’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mariners’ last six road games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four night games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 29th in the league for walks this season (74).
- The Rangers rank 2nd in the league for walks allowed this season (84).
- The Mariners rank 3rd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.339).
- The Mariners rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (45).
Rangers vs Mariners Prediction
The Mariners won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, and they already swept the Rangers in a three-game series this season in Seattle. The Mariners are in better form right now, and I am leaning toward them, but I will opt for the Under instead of betting on the winner. Texas scored more than three runs only once in the last nine games and is 9-23 Over/Under this season. The Rangers have the worst offense in the MLB, but also one of the strongest defenses. Bryan Woo has posted four quality starts in his five starts this year, including the previous one against the Rangers, when he got the win after allowing one run in 7.0 innings. Back the Under.
