The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers meet Tuesday in MLB game 1 action at Globe Life Field. Here’s a Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers prediction.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners look to get above a .500 record after wins over the Reds and Rockies. The Seattle Mariners have scored 18 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 6 games. The Seattle Mariners have won 5 straight games when scoring more than 1 run. Julio Rodriguez leads the Seattle Mariners with 24 hits and 8 RBI, while Mitch Haniger and Ty France have combined for 38 hits and 17 RBI. Logan Gilbert gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners, and he is 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA and 29 strikeouts this season. Gilbert is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA and 54 strikeouts in his career against the Texas Rangers.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 12-11 on the season after wins over the Tigers and Braves. The Texas Rangers have scored 11 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 8 games. The Texas Rangers are 11-4 this season when scoring 4 or more runs. Adolis Garcia leads the Texas Rangers with 28 hits and 22 RBI, while Marcus Semien and Corey Seager have combined for 49 hits and 24 RBI. Dane Dunning gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, and he is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season. Dunning is 3-2 with a 4.28 ERA and 41 strikeouts in his career against the Seattle Mariners.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Injury Report
Third baseman Luis Urias is questionable for the Mariners as he deals with a wrist injury. Seattle pitcher Bryan Woo is still dealing with elbow inflammation, but he is starting a rehab stint in Tacoma, so he’s on the path to return to the Mariners if things go well. The Texas Rangers don’t have any recent injury news.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight home games against the Mariners.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in each of their last three night games at Globe Life Field.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against the Mariners at Globe Life Field.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Mariners and Rangers.
Seattle Mariners Team Facts
- The Mariners have lost each of their last eight games at Globe Life Field.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Mariners have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last eight games at Globe Life Field.
- The Mariners have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games at Globe Life Field against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games at Globe Life Field against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers prediction
The Rangers probably should be getting the benefit of the doubt at home, and Dane Dunning has been respectable where he’s allowed 10 earned runs in 23 innings. However, Logan Gilbert is the more talented pitcher, and he’s been even better with 7 runs allowed in 27 innings while striking out 29. In 115 at bat against current Rangers, Gilbert is allowing a .235 batting average with 25 strikeouts. This price feels like a steal. I’ll ride with the Mariners on the road.