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Seattle Mariners Favored Against Washington Nationals in Opening Game of Interleague Series

The Washington Nationals will be facing off against the Seattle Mariners in the opening game of a three-game interleague series at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are the -144 moneyline favorites with a total of 8.0 runs. Last season, the Nationals won two out of three home games against the Mariners. Mitchell Parker will be starting for the Nationals with an ERA of 4.39, while Logan Evans will be on the mound for the Mariners with an ERA of 5. Seattle is currently favored at -162. Be sure to explore our MLB picks for more insights on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +144 | Mariners -162
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-150) | Mariners -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.

Washington vs Seattle Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have recently won two out of their last three series, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves but losing two out of three against the San Francisco Giants. The team currently has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, with strong offensive stats of 49 runs scored and solid bullpen performance. Mitchell Parker will be pitching in the upcoming game against the Seattle Mariners, despite recent struggles with an 8.61 ERA in his last five starts. The Nationals are ranked 23rd in power rankings, with a strong offense but weaker defense. They currently have a 24-29 record for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners recently completed a successful 10-game road trip, including a sweep of the San Diego Padres, two out of three wins against the Chicago White Sox, and three out of four losses to the Houston Astros. The team has scored 37 runs in their last 10 games with a batting line of .231/.314/.389. The Mariners bullpen has performed well during this stretch with a 2.48 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and .238 batting average against. Logan Evans is set to start on Tuesday, with a record of 2-1, a 3.33 ERA, and a 1.44 WHIP in five starts this season. Despite a recent struggle, allowing four earned runs in his last outing, the team remains strong offensively and defensively. The Mariners currently have a power ranking of 25, ranking 9th in offense and 16th in defense, with an overall record of 29-23.

Seattle Mariners poised for victory with impressive performance against left-handed pitchers and advantage in bullpen matchup

The Seattle Mariners are a favorable choice to win based on their recent performance against left-handed pitchers, boasting a .730 OPS and 117 wRC+ in the last 10 days over 110 plate appearances. On the other hand, Mitchell Parker's concerning performance in his last five starts, allowing 23 runs on 28 hits and 14 walks over 23 innings, diminishes confidence in his abilities. Additionally, the Washington Nationals have demonstrated proficiency against right-handed pitchers with an .877 OPS and 142 wRC+ over the same period. Nevertheless, the Mariners hold an advantage with their left-handed bullpen options. While the Nationals' bullpen has shown improvement, it is worth noting their current ranks of 29th in ERA (6.13) and 28th in WHIP (1.61) in the MLB. Overall, the Mariners' pitching staff is poised to make a significant impact on the outcome of the game.

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