The Los Angeles Angels are beginning to make a charge up the American League wild-card standings, and a fifth consecutive win is in their sights when they square off with division rival Seattle today. Sportsbooks opened the M’s as -113 home faves with a total of 9.
- The Angels are 0-4 in their last four road games vs right-handers.
- The OVER is 5-1 in the Mariners’ last six games.
- The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between the Angels and Mariners.
JC Ramirez and Erasmo Ramirez are expected to get the nod. JC lost his last outing when Baltimore got six runs and eight hits off him in seven innings, and the 28-year-old has lost five of his last eight starts while alternating wins and losses over his previous seven outings. The hurler is 1-0 with a 5.00 ERA in six career relief appearances against Seattle.
Erasmo has struggled to keep the ball in the park lately, as opposing teams have hit five home runs over his last 8.1 innings (two starts) since he was reacquired from Tampa Bay. The 27-year-old went 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts against the Angels this season with the Rays and is 4-2 with a 2.49 ERA in 10 career tilts vs them.
OVER bettors have been loving the Mariners recently. In Seattle’s last six, the OVER is a very profitable 5-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Seattle Mariners in this one found them listed on the oddsboard as moneyline underdogs of 100 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.2-4.0 win for the Angels on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Seattle (59-58) will face the 59-58 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The OddsShark MLB Power Rankings have the Seattle Mariners at No. 18 and the Los Angeles Angels at No. 11 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Seattle Mariners No. 11-ranked scoring average of 4.74 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels offense rated No. 25 and scoring 4.28 runs per game. The Mariners have averaged 8.85 hits per game to date this season, more than the Angels hitters have managed (8.25 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Seattle has the No. 15-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Angels enjoyed a 6-5 victory at the expense of the Mariners on Friday at Safeco Field.
- LA Angels is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
- LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- LA Angels is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
- Seattle is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games at home
- Seattle is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Seattle, Sunday, August 13
