Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners Betting Preview

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  • The Los Angeles Dodgers will be squaring off against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. This interleague matchup gets going at 10:10 p.m. ET and you can catch the game on both RTNW and SNLA.

    • Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners Odds

  • Vegas is listing Seattle (+120) as the underdog to Los Angeles (-130). The total is sitting at 8 runs and bettors can take the over for -120 or the under for even money (+100). Runline odds stand at +115 for picking the Dodgers -1.5 runs and -135 for the Mariners +1.5.
  • The Dodgers have gone 66-57 SU this year and are 53-69 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 24.4 units for moneyline gamblers and 15.9 units ATS. The Mariners, on the other hand, are 70-53 SU and 61-61 ATS. They’ve gained 13.1 units for moneyline bettors while earning 4.2 units ATS.
  • Mariners games have an over/under record of 58-62-2 in 2018. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 57-61-4.
  • Rich Hill will get the nod for the visiting Dodgers. The southpaw Hill is 5-4 with a 3.57 ERA and 90 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Mariners this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
  • The Mariners are turning to righty Erasmo Ramirez (0-2, 6.75 ERA), who’s got nine strikeouts and one walks as well as a 1.30 WHIP. Ramirez did not record a start against the Dodgers in 2017.
  • Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9.37 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.94, along with a K/9 of 9.40.
  • Dodgers hitters have slashed .244/.327/.429 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 4.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
  • Los Angeles’ offense has been sparked by first baseman Cody Bellinger and right fielder Chris Taylor, who have combined to belt 32 home runs. Bellinger is hitting .257/.343/.465 with 19 home runs, 55 RBIs and 68 runs scored, while Taylor (.248/.322/.434) is up to 13 homers, 53 RBIs and 66 runs scored.
  • In the home-team dugout, Seattle’s pitching staff has given up 4.4 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starters have an ERA of 4.24, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.7. The bullpen has a 3.96 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9.3 K/9.
  • The Seattle hitters are putting up 4.1 runs per outing, including 4.2 per game over its last 10 games and 3.0 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .239/.278/.359 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that span.
  • The Mariners’ hitters have been led by shortstop Jean Segura and right fielder Dee Gordon. Segura is slashing .314/.343/.437 with nine home runs, 56 RBIs, 78 runs and 17 steals, while Gordon’s line is .276/.297/.342 with 124 hits, 24 RBIs, 54 runs and 27 steals.

    • Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners Free MLB Pick

  • Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER

    • Betting Notes

    • Los Angeles has recorded 16 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Seattle has 12 XBH over its last five.
    • Seattle has posted 22.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 20.6 over its last five.
    • The Dodgers have hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mariners have hit 12 over their last 10.