MLB Rangers vs. Mariners Picks & Predictions for Friday, July 13
By ATSSportsline.com
SEATTLE, WA (ATS Consultants) – Baseball is back for the second half! This is the first game of a three-game series. Derek Holland takes the mound for the Rangers while the Mariners send Kevin Millwood to the mound. The opening pitch starts at 10:10pmET from Safeco Field in Seattle.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Rangers as a -135 favorite over the Mariners. The total is 7.5 in most books. Texas come in with a 52-34 overall record and are 38-45 Under, while Seattle is 36-51 overall and are 40-46Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Rangers opened as a -140 favorite and moved to -135 at most books. The total started at 8 and moved down to 7.5 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 84% of public bettors favor the Rangers. 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 OVER. According to the latest MLB trends, Texas is 4-0-1 Over in Holland's last 5 Friday starts, 7-1-2 Over in Holland's last 10 road starts, 12-3 Over in Holland's last 15 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game and is 15-4-3 Over in Holland's last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Seattle is 5-1 Over in Millwood's last 6 starts a home underdog. The last time these teams met, Seattle won 21-8 and Holland pitched for the Rangers. The Rangers are certainly capable of putting those numbers up and Holland is capable of getting roughed up again as his ERA is 5.05 for the year and 9.69 in his last three starts.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: RANGERS/MARINERS OVER 7.5
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