A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Cleveland Indians dueling the Seattle Mariners on Friday at Safeco Field.
The match puts starter Trevor Bauer for the Cleveland Indians on the hill facing Erasmo Ramirez for the Seattle Mariners. Bauer brings a 16-9 mark to the game, while Ramirez is 5-5 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Cleveland Indians listed as favorites of -157 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.3-3.4 victory for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Seattle Mariners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
74-79 Seattle battles the Indians, currently with a 96-57 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Cleveland injuries news.
This game puts the Seattle Mariners, most recently No. 10 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Cleveland Indians, who rate a No. 1 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Seattle has baseball's No. 16-rated offensive output, at 8.86 hits per game. The Cleveland Indians average 8.98 hits per game, good for No. 9 on the list.
Cleveland brings the No. 1-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mariners's No. 15-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Indians enjoyed a 4-1 victory at the expense of the Angels on Thursday, with D Salazar throwing 1.2 innings of 0-hit ball at Angel Stadium.
Seattle didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 4-2 to Texas on Thursday at Safeco Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Seattle, Saturday, September 23rd