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Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 14, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington

Article updated Sep 13, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Tonight's matchup between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners marks the third game of a four-game series, with Seattle currently leading the series 2-1. The Mariners won

Game outlook

Tonight's matchup between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners marks the third game of a four-game series, with Seattle currently leading the series 2-1. The Mariners won Friday's game 5-4, while the Rangers took the opener by the same score on Thursday. Seattle has been dominant in recent matchups, winning five of the last six games against Texas. The Rangers will have Max Scherzer on the mound with an ERA of 3.89, while the Mariners will start Logan Gilbert, who has an ERA of 3.15. Seattle opens as the betting favorite at -133, with the current line at Seattle -160. The game is set to begin at 9:40pmET at T-Mobile Park.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rangers +145 | Mariners -160

Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-168) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.

Texas Rangers

Max Scherzer, a forty-year-old pitcher with a Hall of Fame career, is facing challenges with staying healthy as he nears the end of his playing days. Despite his recent return to the mound, his team, struggling to stay in contention for the American League wild card spot, has faced setbacks with key players like Corey Seager being placed on the injured list. The team's power ranking is at 20, with lackluster offensive and defensive performances contributing to a season record of 71-77.

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Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are currently six games behind the final wild card spot and 4.5 games behind Houston for first place in the AL West. Winning three out of four games in their upcoming series will help improve their chances. Julio Rodriguez, who has been performing well recently, hit a game-changing three-run homer in their last game. With Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez as the new hitting coach, Rodriguez has been hitting .344 with four homers and 12 RBIs in the last 15 games. Pitcher Logan Gilbert has a 7-11 record with a 3.15 ERA and has had strong performances against Texas in the past. Despite their strong defense, the Mariners rank #25 in offense, averaging 4.08 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Texas won two out of three games against Seattle.

Seattle Mariners Favored Over Texas Rangers Despite Reluctance to Lay -165

Despite my reluctance to lay -165, it appears to be the most viable option in this situation. Alternatively, one could consider the run line, with a more favorable +140 juice, but it is important to note that the previous two games in this series have been decided by just one run. Gilbert has showcased exceptional performance against the Rangers in recent games, despite receiving minimal run support. On the other hand, Scherzer is returning to the field after a prolonged absence of more than a month. While he has had an illustrious career with notable achievements for Detroit, Arizona, and Washington, it is evident that he may not be able to pitch for extended periods in this match. Given these considerations and the Rangers' aim of planning for the upcoming season, it seems prudent to favor Seattle in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Rangers vs Mariners archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rangers vs Mariners matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Texas Rangers+122 → +147Moved
  • Moneyline · Seattle Mariners-133 → -165Moved
  • Spread · Texas Rangers+1.5 (-190) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Mariners-1.5 (+168) → -1.5 (+145)Moved
  • Total · Over6.75 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6.75 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Texas Rangers
80-82 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Seattle Mariners
76-86 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-14T02:35:36.771Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Max Scherzer, a forty-year-old pitcher with a Hall of Fame career, is facing challenges with staying healthy as he nears the end of his playing days. Despite his recent return to the mound, his team, struggling to stay in contention for the American League wild card spot, has faced setbacks with key players like Corey Seager being placed on the injured list. The team's power ranking is at 20, with lackluster offensive and defensive performances contributing to a season record of 71-77.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-13Texas Rangers 4 · Seattle Mariners 5
  • 2024-09-12Texas Rangers 5 · Seattle Mariners 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Seattle Mariners defeated Texas Rangers 5-4

Seattle Mariners defeated Texas Rangers 5-4 on September 14, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Seattle Mariners' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Texas Rangers +1.5 (-165) spread, Texas Rangers covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • AliencreationMoneyline · Seattle Mariners -134Win
  • Steve512Moneyline · Texas Rangers +124Loss