The Seattle Mariners will try to avoid being swept by the Texas Rangers when they take to the diamond Wednesday afternoon, but that may be easier said than done. The M’s have gone just 2-9 in their past 11 games against the Rangers which includes losing their past five.
Felix Hernandez has rounded into his royal form of late, with the righty posting a 2.43 ERA while holding batters to a .195 average in his past five starts. King Felix has had some issues with control, as he has surrendered three or more walks in three of his past five starts.
Martin Perez has been plain bad since the All-Star break. The Rangers’ lefty has a 5.63 ERA while allowing more than one hit per inning in his nine starts since the break.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Texas Rangers as 115 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.2-3.0 result in favor of the Rangers. 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
79-54 Texas battles the Mariners, currently with a 68-64 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Seattle injuries news.
The Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners odds would favor the Rangers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas is rated No. 17 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Seattle is at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas Rangers No. 9-rated offense, averaging 4.67 runs per game, against a Seattle Mariners defense that ranks No. 15 at 4.38 in runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have averaged 8.9 hits per game so far, more than Seattle Mariners batters have averaged on the year (8.8 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Texas has the No. 19-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mariners own the No. 15 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Seattle didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 8-7 to Texas on Tuesday at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Seattle home to Los Angeles, Friday, September 2nd
Texas home to Houston, Friday, September 2nd