The Seattle Mariners have been scoring runs in bunches lately and will look to keep those gaudy offensive numbers going against the Texas Rangers on Thursday.
Derek Holland and Taijuan Walker will get the nod for the Rangers and M’s, respectively. Holland has a 2.00 ERA in three starts since returning from a two-month absence due to a shoulder injury. The veteran is 12-5 with a 3.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 24 career apperances against the Mariners.
Walker (4-10, 4.60) is 0-4 with a 9.55 ERA over his last five starts and has given up 23 home runs in just 103 2/3 innings of work this year. Yikes.
The Mariners are going above totals with ease of late. In Seattle's last nine tilts, the OVER is 8-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Seattle Mariners were listed as -105 moneyline earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 6.1-6.0 win for the Rangers on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
71-68 Seattle battles the Rangers, currently with a 83-57 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Texas injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 26-ranked Seattle Mariners and the No. 9-rated Texas Rangers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Seattle owns the No. 12 ranking for hits at 8.87 per game. By contrast, the Texas Rangers are rated No. 7 in the same category at 9.04 per game.
Defensively, Texas features the No. 16-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.66 runs per game. Seattle, meanwhile, comes in at No. 10 at home, scoring 4.74 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rangers endured a 8-3 loss at the hands of the Mariners on Wednesday, with A Griffin throwing 4 innings of 7-hit ball at Safeco Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Los Angeles, Friday, September 9th
Seattle at Oakland, Friday, September 9th