Carlos Carrasco, James Paxton Take Mound in Cleveland Indians vs Seattle Mariners Tilt

The visiting Cleveland Indians hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Safeco Field against the Seattle Mariners.

Carlos Carrasco, with a record of 0-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Cleveland Indians, while the Seattle Mariners trot James Paxton to the mound in this one. He is 0-0 so far in 2018.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Seattle Mariners in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 115 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.0-1.4 win for the Indians on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Cleveland Indians vs Seattle Mariners Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Seattle Mariners sport a record of 1-0 heading into this matchup, while the Cleveland Indians sit at 0-1 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Cleveland injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 16-ranked Seattle Mariners and the No. 3-rated Cleveland Indians in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Seattle Mariners No. 23 ranked offense (2 runs per game) against a Cleveland Indians defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 6 at 2 runs allowed per game. The Seattle Mariners have been averaging 6 hits per game, more than the Cleveland Indians have managed so far this season (5 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Seattle has the No. 4-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Indians own the No. 6 mark in runs allowed.