Texas Rangers vs
Seattle MarinersPredictions & Preview

Mariners Favored to Win Final Game Against Rangers in Three-Game Series

On Sunday afternoon, the Texas Rangers will face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in the final game of their three-game series. With Texas looking to avoid a second consecutive series loss, Nathan Eovaldi (1-1, 2.29 ERA) will start for the Rangers, while Logan Gilbert (0-1, 2.55 ERA) will take the mound for the Mariners. Seattle, who is 8-2 in their last 10 games against Texas, is the betting favorite at -127. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Rangers vs. Mariners matchup. Note that this preview was written before Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +115 | Mariners -127
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-205) | Mariners -1.5 (+174)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 56%.

Texas vs Seattle Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have had a mixed start to the season, with three consecutive series wins followed by three losses in their last four games. They will look to regain momentum and increase their division lead in their upcoming game on Sunday.

Offensively, Texas ranks 26th in the league with an average of 3.43 runs per game and a .210 batting average. Wyatt Langford leads the team with a .244 batting average and Jonah Heim leads in RBI. Defensively, the Rangers are allowing 3.50 runs per game, which is 10th in the league, with opponents batting .223 against them.

Overall, Texas has a power ranking of 18 and is currently ranked 27th in offense, 14th in defense, with a record of 9-5 for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners have recovered from a recent sweep by the Giants with a series win against Houston, winning the first game and aiming for a second consecutive series victory on Sunday. The team ranks 25th in offense, averaging 3.50 runs per game, and 16th in defense, allowing 3.93 runs per game. Victor Robles leads in batting average, while Jorge Polanco leads in home runs and RBI. Pitcher Gilbert had an impressive performance in his last start against Houston. The Mariners currently have a power ranking of 12 and a 6-8 overall record, with Texas winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

Seattle Mariners Favored to Win Matchup Against Texas Rangers Due to Strong Pitching and Offense

The Seattle Mariners have emerged victorious in three out of their last four games, in contrast to the Texas Rangers who have suffered defeat in three of their previous four games. Seattle holds an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers. Eovaldi, who allowed three runs in his recent road start, has historically struggled against the Mariners, conceding four runs in their last confrontation. Meanwhile, Texas' bullpen has been facing challenges in recent games, which could pose difficulties in containing the Mariners' offense. Additionally, Texas' batting average against right-handers is barely above .200, making it unlikely for them to excel offensively. Gilbert, with a solid performance of giving up only five runs in three starts, is poised to stifle Texas' offense once again. Considering these factors, a prudent choice would be to bet on Seattle's money line in this matchup.

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