Both the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are looking to make up ground in the AL wild-card race during their current four-game set. However, the set has proven to be more beneficial for the M’s who, after winning the second and third games, are 5-2 SU in their past seven against the Rangers.
Felix Hernandez makes his return to the Mariners rotation after a stint on the DL with shoulder bursitis. King Felix has not exactly looked like royalty this season, as he has the highest ERA since his first full season in the majors back in 2006. The biggest issue has been his inability to contain the long ball, with the righty allowing 2.0 HR/9 this year.
Andrew Cashner, who takes the bump for the Rangers, has quietly been one of the better pitchers in the AL recently. Cashner has a 2.76 ERA in 10 starts since the all-star break and has held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in seven of those outings.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Texas Rangers as -110 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The OVER/UNDER was hovering near 10.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Mariners to win this game 3.2-2.9. 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
72-73 Texas battles the Mariners, currently with a 73-73 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Seattle injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 14-rated Texas Rangers and the league No. 21-ranked Seattle Mariners, according to the latest MLB power poll here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Texas has baseball's No. 4-rated offensive output, at 8.34 hits per game. The Seattle Mariners average 8.9 hits per game, good for No. 10 on the list.
Comparing defensive stats, Seattle owns the No. 22-rated road mark, allowing 5.13 runs per game on the highway. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 2 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Seattle looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Rangers, an 8-1 final on Wednesday in support of Mike Leake at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Seattle at Houston, Friday, September 15
Texas at Los Angeles, Friday, September 15