The Seattle Mariners are set to host the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park. This AL showdown begins at 10:10 p.m. ET and fans can watch it on RTNW and SUN.
Tampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners Odds
The Rays are 66-50 SU and are 61-55 against the spread (ATS). The team hasn’t moved the needle much this year, losing 4.1 units for moneyline bettors, despite having gained 0.1 units ATS. Tampa Bay’s covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The Mariners, on the other hand, are 48-68 SU and 55-61 ATS. The team’s lost 13.7 units for moneyline bettors and 16.4 units ATS. Seattle has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Seattle games have an over/under record of 68-39-9 in 2019. Tampa Bay has an over/under record of 52-57-7.
Jalen Beeks is getting the nod for the visiting Rays. The southpaw Beeks is 5-1 with a 3.77 ERA and 61 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Mariners this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Mariners will turn to lefty Marco Gonzales (12-9, 4.32 ERA), who’s got 101 strikeouts and 35 walks, along with a 1.33 WHIP. Gonzales made two starts against the team in 2018, compiling a perfect 2-0 record in 2018, posting a spotless 2-0 record with a 1.93 ERA and nine strikeouts.
As a unit, Seattle’s pitchers have yielded 5.9 runs per game overall this year. The team’s starters have a 5.39 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 5.09 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 8.8 K/9.
The Seattle offense has produced 4.9 runs per contest, including 3.9 per game over its last 10 games and 2.0 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .134/.241/.255 over its last five matchups and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
The Mariners’ batters have been led by left fielder Domingo Santana and catcher Omar Narvaez. Santana is slashing .264/.335/.464 with 21 home runs, 68 RBIs and 62 runs scored, while Narvaez is hitting .290 with 16 homers, 41 RBIs and 51 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Tampa Bay’s pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.38 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.21 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.78, along with a K/9 of 9.13.
Rays hitters have slashed .255/.330/.434 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 6.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Tampa Bay’s hitters have been led by outfielders Tommy Pham and Avisail Garcia. Pham is slashing .268/.368/.446 with 16 home runs, 48 RBIs, 52 runs and 13 steals, while Garcia (.279/.338/.451) is up to 15 homers, 54 RBIs and 46 runs scored.
The Rays have gained 1.4 units and are 24-18 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over’s hit in 18 of those games, compared to 22 that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers.
Rays at Mariners MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Mariners, ATS Winner – Rays, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- Tampa Bay has recorded 16 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Seattle has eight XBH over its last five.
- The Rays have hit 22 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mariners have hit 10 over their last 10.
- The Rays have a total OPS of .764 this season, including an OPS of .746 when facing left-handed pitchers. The Mariners’ OPS sits at .759 overall and .761 against lefties.
- Tampa Bay has posted 28.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 23.4 over its last five.
