DAA potential playoff spot is on the line on Friday as the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers square off in the first of a three-game series. These two teams are tied for second place in the American League West heading into the series. The Seattle Mariners are 84-68 and have won three straight games.
The Texas Rangers have the same exact record and have won back-to-back games. Both teams trail the Houston Astros by ½ game in the divisional race. Both teams are also tied in third place for the three wildcard spots. Let’s see some more information on this game and then give our Mariners vs Rangers picks:
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Odds
Before our Mariners vs Rangers picks, let’s take a look at some updated odds for one of the MLB Games today:
- Moneyline: Texas Rangers -125, Seattle Mariners +105
- Runline: Texas Rangers -1.5 (+165), Seattle Mariners +1.5 (-200)
- Total: 8.5
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Information
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers
Location of the game: Globe Life Field. Arlington, TX.
Date & Time: Friday, September 22. 7:05 pm CST.
How to watch: BSSW
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Betting Preview
Winners of three in a row, the Mariners are looking to surge through the rest of the postseason, and get into October baseball. Seattle and Texas know a big difference between the two seed and a potential six seed. The Mariners are +105 in run differential this season, scoring 722 runs and allowing just 617.
The Mariners are led offensively by Julio Rodriguez. The young slugger is hitting .285, has 31 home runs, and drove in 100 runs. Teoscar Hernadez is second on the team in both home runs, with 25, and RBIs, with 90. Eugenio Suarez is 11 runs batted away from 100 on the season.
As a team, Seattle ranks 10th in runs scored and 20th in team batting average. The Mariners are hitting .244 as a team. This Seattle Mariners roster is still pretty young, but loaded with guys that have a ton of talent.
The Seattle Mariners are going to send Bryce Miller to the mound. The 25-year-old is 8-5 on the season with a 3.88 earned run average. Miller is making his 23rd start on the season. His last start was 5.1 innings, where he allowed four hits and no runs in the game.
Rangers’ Offensive Prowess
For Texas, they are 47-31 at home this season and right at 37-37 on the road. Fortunately for them, they will get a home game here. The Rangers are coming off back-to-back wins, scoring 21 total runs against the Red Sox. Texas ranks third in Major League Baseball with 841 runs scored and 2nd with a .266 batting average.
The top offensive numbers for the Rangers come from Corey Seager, with his .331 batting average, and Adolis Garcia, who has clubbed 35 home runs and drove in 101 runs. The Rangers have also seen a solid season from Marcus Semien, who is 5 RBI away from 100.
Dane Dunning will throw for the Texas Rangers. Dunning is 28 years old and making his 23rd season start. Dunning is 10-6 on the season, with a 3.78 earned run average. Dane Dunning went five innings and allowed six hits and no runs in the game at Cleveland on September 16th.
One thing that has been all over the place is the Texas Rangers’ odds to win the American League West. Once big underdogs, they turned into big favorites throughout the season and are now 50/50 with two other teams.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Betting Picks
This should be a pretty gun American League tilt. The two teams are both playing with big-time urgency as they look to get into the postseason. In the end, we are going to side with the more veteran starting pitcher, and that is Dane Dunning. Look for a well-pitched game from Dunning in this one.
Texas wins the game over Seattle.
- When making your final Mariners vs Rangers picks: Bet the Texas Rangers -125 over the Seattle Mariners on Friday!
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