The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Texas and Seattle on Wednesday, with the host Rangers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Wade Miley, with a record of 0-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners, while the Texas Rangers trot Colby Lewis to the mound in this one. He is 0-0 so far in 2016.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Texas was a -130 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.5-3.6 result in favor of 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 Texas Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Texas (1-1) will face the 1-1 Mariners in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Seattle injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 1-ranked Texas Rangers and the No. 13-rated Seattle Mariners in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Texas Rangers No. 23-ranked scoring average of 2.5 runs per game, against a Seattle Mariners offense rated No. 10 and scoring 6 runs per game. The Rangers have averaged 4 hits per game to date this season, less than the Mariners hitters have managed (7.5 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Texas has the No. 23-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mariners own the No. 8 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Seattle looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Rangers, a 10-2 final on Tuesday in support of H Iwakuma at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Seattle home to Oakland, Friday, April 8th
Texas at Los Angeles, Thursday, April 7th