The Los Angeles Angels won exactly 14 games in each of the first three months of the 2017 MLB campaign and a win over the Mariners on Saturday lifted them a game over the .500 mark. The Angels, who host Seattle today, opened as +105 underdogs with a total of 9.
James Paxton and Jesse Chavez will get the ball in this one. Paxton (5-3, 3.44 ERA) allowed three runs and notched nine strikeouts in seven innings of work against Philadelphia on Tuesday. The hurler is 0-3 with a 7.65 ERA over his last four starts but has fanned a total of 17 batters in his last two appearances.
Chavez (5-8, 5.04) owns a 1-6 record and 5.40 ERA in 18 career games against Seattle and has been particularly poor against Nelson Cruz (7-for-17, three home runs) and Robinson Cano (11-for-25).
OVER bettors love seeing these teams get together due to their penchant for producing high-scoring games. In the last seven between the Angels and Mariners, the OVER is 6-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Seattle Mariners listed as favorites of -115 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-3.2 victory for the Mariners. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Los Angeles (43-42) will face the 40-42 Mariners in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Seattle injuries news.
This game puts the Los Angeles Angels, most recently No. 10 in OddsShark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Seattle Mariners, who rate a No. 23 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Angels No. 25 ranked offense (4.21 runs per game) against a Seattle Mariners defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 19 at 4.88 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Angels have been averaging 8.19 hits per game, less than the Seattle Mariners have managed so far this season (9.05 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Seattle owns the No. 26-rated road mark, allowing 5.43 runs per game on the highway. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 22 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ricky Nolasco shut down the Mariners in their last game, striking out 7 in a 4-0 shutout over Seattle in baseball action at Angel Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Seattle home to Kansas City, Monday, July 3
Los Angeles at Minnesota, Monday, July 3