Ariel Miranda, Jake Odorizzi Take Mound in Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Tilt

MLB wagering interest swings to the Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays battle on Saturday at Tropicana Field as the Rays try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

The match puts starter Ariel Miranda for the Seattle Mariners on the hill facing Jake Odorizzi for the Tampa Bay Rays. Miranda brings a 7-6 mark to the game, while Odorizzi is 6-6 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Seattle Mariners listed as underdogs of 114 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Mariners to win this game 4.8-4.0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays sport a record of 60-64 heading into this matchup, while the Seattle Mariners sit at 62-61 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Seattle injuries news.

The Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners odds would favor the Mariners if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Tampa Bay is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Seattle is at No. 19.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Tampa Bay Rays No. 26-rated offense, averaging 4.27 runs per game, against a Seattle Mariners defense that ranks No. 17 at 4.79 in runs allowed per game. The Tampa Bay Rays have averaged 8.31 hits per game so far, less than Seattle Mariners batters have averaged on the year (8.95 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Tampa Bay has the No. 10-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mariners own the No. 17 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Mariners enjoyed a 7-1 victory at the expense of the Rays on Friday, with E Ramirez throwing 6 innings of 2-hit ball at Tropicana Field.

Betting Trends
  • Seattle is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
  • Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
  • Tampa Bay is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
  • Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
  • Tampa Bay is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Seattle at Tampa Bay, Sunday, August 20th

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