The Cleveland Indians clearly have the postseason in their immediate sights and are simply riding out the remainder of the regular season schedule right now. The Tribe, who are 29-2 over their past 31 contests, will participate in the rubber match of their three-game set with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Sportsbook opened the Indians as heavy -200 road chalk with a total of 7.5.
Corey Kluber and Mike Leake are the probable starters in this one. Kluber (17-4, 2.35 ERA) is making an excellent case for a second Cy Young Award, as the ace permitted only three singles while fanning nine in seven frames in his last time out vs Kansas City. The win was Kluber’s fifth in as many starts.
Leake (10-12, 3.91) has been excellent since joining Seattle at the end of August, as the hurler is 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA in four trips to the mound with the M’s after going 7-12 with a 4.21 ERA in St. Louis. Leake is 2-1 with a 3.89 ERA in six career starts vs the Indians.
Leake’s resurgence has become a profitable source of UNDERs as well. In Leake’s last four starts, the UNDER is 4-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cleveland Indians were listed as -180 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 7.5 before betting started earlier on Sunday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.1-1.9 win for the Mariners on Sunday. 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
75-80 Seattle battles the Indians, currently with a 97-58 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Cleveland injuries news.
This game puts the Seattle Mariners, most recently No. 10 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Cleveland Indians, who rate a No. 1 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Cleveland Indians rank No. 10 at 8.97 hits per game. That compares with the Seattle Mariners No. 13 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Cleveland features the No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.59 runs per game. Seattle, meanwhile, comes in at No. 17 at home, scoring 4.6 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Indians grabbed a win last time out, defeating Andrew Moore and the Mariners 11-4 on Saturday at Safeco Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Minnesota, Tuesday, September 26th
Seattle at Oakland, Monday, September 25th