Safeco Field hosts an MLB battle between the Seattle Mariners and the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
The Seattle Mariners will rely on Roenis Elias to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Joe Kelly will be his counterpart for the Boston Red Sox. Roenis Elias is 0-1 this season, and Joe Kelly is 1-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Seattle Mariners in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -132 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.1-3.2 victory for the Mariners. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs Seattle Mariners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
15-18 Seattle battles the Red Sox, currently with a 16-18 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Seattle Mariners at No. 18 and the Boston Red Sox at No. 28 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Seattle Mariners No. 21-ranked scoring average of 3.94 runs per game, against a Boston Red Sox offense rated No. 14 and scoring 4.24 runs per game. The Mariners have averaged 8.21 hits per game to date this season, more than the Red Sox hitters have managed (7.91 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, Boston owns the No. 27-rated road mark, allowing 5.33 runs per game on the highway. Seattle, on the other hand, rates No. 18 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out Oakland 2-0 on Wednesday at O.co Coliseum.
The Mariners were saddled with a loss last time out in Taijuan Walker's start, as they lost 4-2 against San Diego on Wednesday at Safeco Field.
- Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 13 games
- Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
- Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Boston
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Seattle, Friday, May 15th
