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Texas Rangers Favored to Defeat Seattle Mariners in Opening Game of Three-Game Series

The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Texas Rangers in the opening game of a three-game series on Friday night. Seattle, with a record of 78-75, is coming off a win against the New York Yankees, while the Texas Rangers, currently at 73-80, were shut out by the Toronto Blue Jays in their last game. The Mariners will have George Kirby on the mound, with a 3.62 ERA, while the Rangers will have Jacob deGrom, who has yet to allow an earned run this season. Texas is favored to win, opening as -112 and currently at -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners +106 | Rangers -120
• Spread: Mariners +1.5 (-205) | Rangers -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.

Seattle vs Texas Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have been performing well this season, currently holding the second spot in the AL West with a record of 78-75. Despite struggling at the plate, with a team OPS of .682 and averaging 4.07 runs per game, center fielder Julio Rodriguez has been hitting well and trying to improve his season-long stats. Pitcher George Kirby has also been impressive, recently pitching a shutout victory over the Texas Rangers. Overall, Seattle is ranked 25th in offense, first in defense, and holds a power ranking of 2 with their current season record.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers, last season's World Series champions, are currently third in the AL West with a 73-80 record. They are struggling offensively with a team slash line of .236/.304/.376 and scoring 4.17 runs per game. Left fielder Wyatt Langford is expected to heat up and contribute to the lineup. Pitcher Jacob deGrom has been performing well, recently giving up zero runs in a game against the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers are ranked 22nd in power rankings and are 21st in offense, scoring an average of 4.20 runs per game. They are also ranked 20th in defense, giving up an average of 4.57 points per game. In the last three matchups, Seattle went 0-3 against Texas.

Mariners Struggle Against Yankees, Face Tough Matchup Against Rangers

The Seattle Mariners recently concluded a challenging series against the New York Yankees, where they faced difficulties and made errors leading to two consecutive losses. George Kirby, currently 4-3 with a 5.45 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP in 38.0 innings over his last seven starts, has encountered issues. Conversely, Jacob deGrom, following Tommy John surgery and now in good health, is expected to perform at his usual high level, posing a challenging matchup for the Mariners. A notable contrast exists in the two teams' ability to hit, with the Mariners ranked 30th in Major League Baseball with a team batting average of .222, while the Texas Rangers are ranked 22nd with a .236 team batting average for the season. Considering these factors, the Texas Rangers appear to be the more favorable choice for success in this upcoming game.

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