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Seattle Mariners Favored to Win Second Game Against Los Angeles Angels in Series at Angel Stadium

In this preview, Seattle Mariners (32-29) will face Los Angeles Angels (28-33) in the second game of their series at Angel Stadium. Luis Castillo will start for Mariners with a 3.03 ERA, while Jack Kochanowicz will start for Angels with a 5.34 ERA. Los Angeles has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Seattle. The current betting line favors Seattle at -160.**This preview was written before Friday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -160 | Angels +145
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+100) | Angels +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.

Seattle vs Los Angeles Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners recently suffered a series loss to Baltimore, resulting in six losses in their last eight games. They are currently second in the AL West, trailing Houston by 1.5 games. Seattle will aim to narrow the gap with a win on Saturday. The team is averaging 4.41 runs per game, ranking 12th in the league, with a .236 batting average (23rd) and .318 on-base percentage (14th). J.P. Crawford leads the team with a .283 batting average, while Cal Raleigh leads in home runs (24) and RBIs (49). On the defensive side, the Mariners are allowing 4.38 runs per game (20th), with opponents batting .256 against them (24th). The team's ERA is 3.87 (14th) and WHIP is 1.32 (20th). With a power ranking of 25, Seattle is ranked 12th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a record of 32-30 this season. In his last start, Castillo pitched six scoreless innings, leading to a 2-1 win over the Twins. He holds a 5-1 record with a 2.59 ERA in nine games against Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a series win against Boston after a loss to Cleveland. They are focused on maintaining their momentum in an upcoming series against the Mariners. The team is currently averaging 4.18 runs per game, ranking 18th in the league, with a .226 batting average (26th), .288 on base percentage (28th), and a .405 slugging percentage (9th). Leading the team in batting average is Nolan Schanuel with .275, Taylor Ward leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Angels are giving up 5.11 runs per game (26th), with opponents batting .270 against them (28th), and a 4.88 ERA (25th) and 1.52 WHIP (28th). Kochanowicz struggled in his last start against Cleveland, with a 0-2 record and 7.00 ERA in two games against Seattle. The Angels are currently ranked 23rd in power ranking and 29-33 overall. Seattle has a recent record of 1-2 in their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

Seattle Mariners Poised for Victory Against Struggling Los Angeles Angels

The Seattle Mariners have been successful on the road, winning six out of their last 10 games, while the Los Angeles Angels have struggled at home, losing six of their last seven games. Seattle's advantage in this matchup comes from their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly against Kochanowicz who has struggled in his recent starts, allowing at least four runs in three consecutive games. Additionally, with the Angels possessing one of the weakest bullpens in the league, they will face challenges in slowing down the Mariners' offense.

On the other hand, the Angels' offense is not performing as well as Seattle's, and they will be facing Castillo, who has been solid in his last four starts, only allowing four runs. With Castillo's ability to control Los Angeles' offense, it is recommended to consider betting on Seattle winning the game.

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