In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 28, 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 (42-39, 22-20 Away) will conclude their three-series road trip with a series against the Texas Rangers. So far, they have defeated the Chicago Cubs and split with the Minnesota Twins. Seattle needed three extra innings to see off the Rangers last night. Miles Mastrobuoni hit an RBI single in the 12th to make it 7-6 for the Mariners, while Jorge Polanco led the offense with two RBIs. Logan Gilbert pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Eduardo Bazardo was credited with the win.
This year, the Mariners average 4.59 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .247/.325/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 4.02 ERA (18th) and 1.28 WHIP (17th). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .275 batting average, 32 home runs, and 69 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is Bryan Woo, who is 7-4 in 15 starts this season, with a 3.12 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 95.1 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (40-42, 23-17 Home) beat the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles on the road, which was a great way to respond to getting swept by the Kansas City Royals. In Game 1 of the current series against the Mariners, the Rangers fell short in extra innings, losing 7-6. Adolis Garcia led the offense with three RBI, while Nathan Eovaldi pitched for 3.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks. Shawn Armstrong took the loss.
This season, the Rangers average 3.67 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .227/.294/.365 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.26 ERA (1st) and 1.15 WHIP (2nd). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .229 batting average, nine home runs, and 42 RBI this season.
Kumar Rocker will take the mound for the Rangers on Saturday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3-4 record in eight starts this year with a 6.68 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 33.2 innings.
Why the Mariners will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost each of their last seven games as home underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Mariners have won each of their last seven games as road favorites following an extra innings win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games at Globe Life Field after going to extra innings.
- The road team has covered the run line in nine of the Rangers’ last 12 games.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four home games against American League opponents.
- The Mariners have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as favorites.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Mariners’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Mariners and Rangers at Globe Life Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Mariners’ last 10 games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games at Globe Life Field.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for hits this season (614).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for batting average this season (.227).
- The Mariners rank 4th in the league for steals this season (78).
- The Mariners rank 26th in the league for doubles this season (113).
Rangers vs Mariners Prediction
The Mariners won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including six out of seven this season. I am backing Seattle to get another win on Saturday, mostly because of Bryan Woo, who already faced the Rangers twice this season and recorded two victories, posting a 0.68 ERA in 13.1 innings. Woo had some trouble earlier this month but bounced back in the previous two starts, allowing only two runs in the process. Kumar Rocker, on the other hand, is much better than his current numbers suggest, and I am sure he will bring that ERA down in the second half of the season. Still, Woo is a better pitcher right now, and I am giving him an advantage.