MLB Angels vs. Mariners Picks & Predictions for Saturday, September 1
By ATSSportsline.com
SEATTLE, WA (ATS Consultants) –This is the second game of a three-game series. Ervin Santana takes the mound for the Angels against Felix Hernandez for the Mariners. The opening pitch starts at 4:5pmET from Safeco Field in Seattle.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Mariners as a -140 favorite over the Angels. The total is 7 in most books. The Angels come in with a 69-62 record and are 64-67 Under, while the Mariners are 64-68 overall and 55-72 Under (before Friday's results)
LINE MOVEMENT: The Mariners opened as a -150 favorite and moved down to -140 in most books. The total started at 7 and remained there.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 53% of public bettors favor the Mariners. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the Mariners. According to the latest MLB trends, the Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150, 2-6 in their last 8 games as an underdog of +110 to +150, 1-6 in their last 7 Saturday games, 4-10 in Santana's last 14 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150 and are 3-8 in Santana's last 11 Saturday starts. Seattle is 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter, 11-1 in their last 12 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150, 10-1 in their last 11 Saturday games, 14-2 in their last 16 games as a favorite of -110 to -150, 17-4 in their last 21 home games, 19-7 in their last 26 games as a favorite, 6-0 in Hernandez's last 6 starts as a favorite and are 12-2 in Hernandez's last 14 starts during game 2 of a series. Seattle is playing solid baseball right now and with King Felix on the mound, it's tough to go against him. He has a miniscule 0.35 ERA and is 13-5 this season. Santana has given up 11 runs in his last to outings against Seattle. Felix will continue his outstanding pitching in this matchup.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: SEATTLE MARINERS –140
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