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Texas Rangers Set to Face Seattle Mariners in Three-Game Series Showdown in the Emerald City

Tonight's game between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners kicks off a three-game series between the two rivals in the Emerald City. The Rangers are coming off a 6-2 victory against the Cubs, while the Mariners secured a thrilling 7-6 walk-off win against the Astros in their previous matchup. The Mariners dominated the season series last year with a 10-3 record. Jacob deGrom will take the mound for the Rangers, while Bryce Miller will start for the Mariners. Despite being the betting favorite at -120, the line has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our Rangers vs. Mariners prediction from MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -120 | Mariners +109
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Mariners +1.5 (-182)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.

Texas vs Seattle Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers snapped a two-game slide and avoided a sweep in a three-game interleague set with the Cubs, winning the finale on Wednesday afternoon. They improved to 9-4 on the season and currently hold a one-game lead on the Angels for the top spot in the AL West. In the game against Chicago, Texas finished with 11 hits, with Leody Taveras, Jonah Heim, and Corey Seager each contributing two hits. Seager hit two home runs and Heim blasted his third homer of the year in the win. Pitcher Tyler Mahle earned the win, throwing seven innings and allowing one run on two hits with four strikeouts.

Jacob deGrom will start the game for Texas, his third start of the season. He has a 3.38 ERA over 10.2 innings this season. In his last start against the Rays, he didn't factor in the decision but the Rangers won 6-4. DeGrom has a 1-1 record with a 1.83 ERA against the Mariners in his career.

In terms of power rankings, Texas is currently ranked 18th overall, with an offense ranked 25th (scoring an average of 3.25 runs per game) and a defense ranked 14th (allowing an average of 4.25 runs per game against them).

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners staged a late rally to defeat the Astros in the rubber game of their series at home. Despite their overall record of 5-8, they are tied for fourth in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by four games. Wednesday's game saw strong performances from Miles Mastrobuoni and Randy Arozarena, with Arozarena hitting a grand slam to spark the rally. Relief pitcher Casey Lawrence earned the win, and Bryce Miller will be starting the next game for the Mariners with a record of 0-2 and a 5.73 ERA. The Mariners are ranked 12th overall and are struggling offensively, ranking 29th in scoring. They have a balanced defense but will need to improve their offensive output to climb in the rankings. The Rangers have had the upper hand in recent matchups against Seattle.

Rangers Favored in Matchup Against Miller and Inconsistent Mariners Offense

Despite a challenging start to the season for Miller, with losses in both of his starts so far, the Mariners have shown resilience by securing a win against the Astros in the rubber game of their series. However, the team's offense has been inconsistent in the early season. On the other hand, Texas has excelled in close games, resulting in a strong record despite a negative run differential. Taking into account deGrom's past performances against both the Mariners and the strong offensive performance by Texas, the Rangers seem to have the advantage in this matchup, with Miller continuing to struggle and the Seattle bats unlikely to provide enough support.

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