Mariners vs. Nationals Prediction
Are the Nationals worth the risk on the moneyline tonight when they host the Mariners at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -150 money line favorites versus the Mariners, who have odds of +140 to pull off the upset in Washington. With Sam Gaviglio set to face Tanner Roark in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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Latest on Gaviglio via Rotoworld: Gaviglio tossed five innings of scoreless ball while taking a no-decision in Thursday’s win over the White Sox.
Gaviglio scattered three hits while striking out two and walking one in this crisp little outing — his first major league start. He had previously worked two innings of relief since the Mariners brought him up from Triple-A on May 10
Roark was hammered for seven earned runs over five innings Thursday in a loss to the Pirates. Roark walked four and gave up eight hits, including a pair of homers. He struck out three. The right-hander stands 3-2 with a disappointing 4.73 ERA and 42/21 K/BB ratio through 51 1/3 innings (nine starts) this season for Washington
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OUR PREDICTION: The Mariners are now 1-12 in their last 13 games against the Nationals and are winless at 0-7 in their last seven road games versus Washington. Meanwhile, the Nats are 23-10 in Roark’s last 33 starts and are 12-2 in his last 14 outings when their opponent allows five runs or more in its previous game. The Nationals are also 13-5 in Roark’s last 18 home starts and despite his rough start to the season, Washington is still worth a roll of the dice.
WEDNESDAY MLB PREDICTION: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -150