MLB wagering interest swings to the Boston Red Sox vs Seattle Mariners battle on Friday at Safeco Field as the Mariners try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
The match puts starter Clay Buchholz for the Boston Red Sox on the hill facing JA Happ for the Seattle Mariners. Buchholz brings a 2-4 mark to the game, while Happ is 3-1 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Seattle Mariners as -119 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 7.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.3-2.9 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
15-19 Seattle battles the Red Sox, currently with a 17-18 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Boston injuries news.
The Seattle Mariners vs Boston Red Sox odds would favor the Mariners if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Seattle is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Boston is at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Seattle Mariners No. 23-ranked scoring average of 3.85 runs per game, against a Boston Red Sox offense rated No. 17 and scoring 4.17 runs per game. The Mariners have averaged 8.18 hits per game to date this season, more than the Red Sox hitters have managed (7.97 per nine innings).
Seattle owns the No. 15 defense, allowing 3.85 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Boston's No. 28-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston got the job done in their last match in a 2-1 victory over Seattle on Thursday at Safeco Field behind starter Joe Kelly.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Seattle, Saturday, May 16th