Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Seattle Mariners invade Tropicana Field on Friday.

The Tampa Bay Rays will rely on Austin Pruitt to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Erasmo Ramirez will be his counterpart for the Seattle Mariners. Austin Pruitt is 6-2 this season, and Erasmo Ramirez is 4-3.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -124 for the Tampa Bay Rays in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 9 at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 0.2- win for the Rays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays bring a 60-63 record to the battle against the 61-61 Mariners. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Seattle injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 25-ranked Tampa Bay Rays and the No. 19-rated Seattle Mariners in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Tampa Bay owns the No. 25 ranking for hits at 8.34 per game. By contrast, the Seattle Mariners are rated No. 9 in the same category at 8.91 per game.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Tampa Bay has the No. 9-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mariners own the No. 17 mark in runs allowed.