Rangers vs. Mariners Prediction
Will James Paxton spin another gem when the Mariners host the Rangers tonight at 9:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Rangers are -170 money line favorites over the Rangers, who have odds of +160 to pull off the upset tonight in Seattle. With Paxton set to face Andrew Cashner in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7.5 runs, down from the original number of 8.5.
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RANGERS KEY TRENDS: The Rangers are now 1-4 in their last five games in Seattle and 1-4 in their last four games versus the Mariners after losing last night. The Rangers have also dropped 11 of their last 15 games overall and are 1-6 in their last seven games after facing a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
MARINERS KEY TRENDS: The Mariners are 3-10 in their last 13 games overall dating back to last season and are just 3-10 in their last 13 games against division rivals as well. That said, the M’s are 4-1 in Paxton’s last five starts against an opponent with a losing record, although they’re just 3-9 in his last 12 home starts.
Bet Tonight’s Rangers vs. Mariners Game
OUR PICK: Paxton pitched seven scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and two walks and striking out eight batters during Monday’s 6-0 win over the Astros. Paxton has now pitched 13 scoreless innings with a 0.69 WHIP and 13 Ks. Cashner will be making his 2017 debut and he should be a steady starter for the Rangers this season, but I like the Mariners in this matchup.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: SEATTLE MARINERS -1.5 (+120)