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Seattle Mariners Favored to Take Series Lead Against Minnesota Twins in First Game at Target Field on Monday Night

The Seattle Mariners (39-37) will be looking to take the series lead as they face off against the Minnesota Twins (37-40) in the first game of their four-game series at Target Field on Monday night at 7:40 PM ET. Bryan Woo (6-4, 3.12 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners, while Bailey Ober (4-4, 4.54 ERA) will take the mound for the Twins. Minnesota has won 6 of their last 10 games against Seattle. The Mariners are the betting favorite, opening at -117 and the current line is Seattle -122. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Mariners vs. Twins matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -122 | Twins +108
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+140) | Twins +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 55%.

Seattle vs Minnesota Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners bounced back from a loss to the Cubs by winning the finale of their weekend series, ending their road series losing streak. Currently second in the AL West standings, they are 4.5 games behind Houston. Seattle will aim to reduce the gap and secure their second consecutive win in their upcoming game on Monday. The team averages 4.44 runs per game, ranking 13th in the league, with a .245 batting average (19th in the league), .324 on base percentage (9th), and .401 slugging percentage (13th). J.P. Crawford leads the team with a .291 batting average, while Cal Raleigh leads in home runs (31) and RBI (66). Defensively, Seattle allows 4.39 runs per game (19th in the league), with opponents batting .250 against them (20th) and a 3.96 ERA (19th). In a recent start, Woo pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit in an 8-0 victory over Boston. With a power ranking of 23, Seattle is ranked 13th in offense, 19th in defense, and holds a season record of 39-37.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins have been struggling recently, coming into this game on a three-game losing streak after being swept by Milwaukee. They will look to break their losing streak and improve their record when they play on Monday. The Twins have been averaging 4.21 runs per game, ranking 19th in the league, with a .241 batting average (21st) and .313 on-base percentage (20th). Byron Buxton has been a standout player for the Twins, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. Defensively, the Twins give up an average of 4.33 runs per game (18th), with opponents hitting .245 against them (16th). In his last start, Ober struggled, giving up four runs in 5.2 innings. The Twins have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 20th in offense and 18th in defense, with an overall record of 36-40. Seattle has had mixed success in their recent matchups against Minnesota, going 1-2.

Seattle Mariners Have Advantage Over Struggling Minnesota Twins for Upcoming Matchup

The Seattle Mariners have won three of their most recent five games, while the Minnesota Twins have experienced a losing streak of four consecutive home games. The Mariners hold an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers. Additionally, the Twins' starting pitcher, Ober, has struggled on the mound in recent games, allowing a total of 16 runs in his last three starts, with 13 runs conceded in his home games. With Minnesota possessing one of the top bullpens in the league, they may find it challenging to slow down the Mariners' offense. Conversely, the Twins may face difficulties in their offensive performance as they have not been hitting the ball as effectively. Furthermore, the Mariners' starting pitcher, Woo, has only allowed five runs in his last two starts, with a total of eight runs in his last three road games. Given these factors, it would be advisable to consider betting on the Seattle Mariners for a potential victory.

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