Seattle Mariners vs
St. Louis CardinalsPredictions & Preview

Mariners' Logan Gilbert to face off against Cardinals' Kyle Gibson in crucial playoff race matchup

In an upcoming matchup, the Seattle Mariners with Logan Gilbert as their starting pitcher will face the St. Louis Cardinals with Kyle Gibson on the mound. Both teams are in contention for a playoff spot, with the Mariners currently second in the AL West and the Cardinals third in the NL Central. Gilbert is coming off a strong performance against the Oakland Athletics, while Gibson recently secured a victory against the New York Yankees. The Mariners are favored to win with a betting line of -125 that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -125 | Cardinals +114
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+135) | Cardinals +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 56%.

Seattle vs St. Louis Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have struggled offensively this season, ranking 25th in the sport with a .674 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.05 runs per game. Despite this, catcher Cal Raleigh has been a standout performer with a .728 team OPS, 29 home runs, 87 RBI, 61 runs scored, and six stolen bases. Pitcher Logan Gilbert has been a key player on the team, excelling in various pitching metrics and demonstrating strong performance with his different pitches. The team currently has several players on the injury report, including Yimi Garcia, Gregory Santos, Jonny Farmelo, Sean Haggerty, Matt Brash, and Jackson Kowar. Despite their offensive struggles, the Mariners have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 26th in offense, #1 in defense, and have a record of 72-70 for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently hitting at a passable level in MLB, ranking 20th with a .701 team OPS and averaging 4.15 runs per game. They have struggled with stealing bases, tied for 22nd in the league. Right fielder Alec Burleson has been performing decently with a .752 OPS, 21 homers, 73 RBI, 64 runs scored, and nine steals. Pitcher Kyle Gibson has been struggling on the mound, ranking in the lower percentiles in various categories. The team has some key players on the injury report including Willson Contreras, Lance Lynn, Kenyan Middleton, and Drew Rom. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 24th for offense and 20th for defense. In their last three matchups against Seattle, they went 1-2.

Mariners Pitcher Logan Gilbert Outshines Cardinals' Kyle Gibson in Recent Starts

In the current season, both pitchers have shown strong performances, although they have displayed varying levels of success in their most recent seven starts. Logan Gilbert boasts a record of 1-4 with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP across 38.2 innings pitched, whereas Kyle Gibson holds a 1-3 record with a 5.49 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 39.1 innings in the same timeframe. The offensive capabilities of the teams are also distinct, with the Mariners averaging 5.29 runs in their past seven games, while the Cardinals are scoring 5.67 runs in their last six games. Based on these statistics, it would be advisable to favor the Seattle Mariners as the more favorable choice for victory in this upcoming game.

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