Mariners vs. Angels Pick
Can the Seattle Mariners pick up a rare road win when they take on the Los Angeles Angels tonight at 10:07PM ET?
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, this game is considered even, as both teams are getting odds of -110 to win tonight’s game. The over/under total for the contest is listed at 9 runs. These two have met six times this season and the Angels have won four of the six meetings.
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The pitching matchup tonight has Ariel Miranda (6-4, 4.11 ERA) on the mound for the Mariners to face Parker Bridwell (2-0, 2.95) of the Angels. Miranda has had some shaky outings as of late, giving up 12 earned runs in his last three starts. He has 70 strikeouts and 33 walks on the season to go with a 1.18 WHIP. Bridwell has made three starts and has allowed multiple runs in each one. However, the Angels are 4-0 when he’s pitched. On the year he has 12 strikeouts with six walks and a 1.31 WHIP.
The Mariners are on a four-game losing streak right now losing to the likes of the Astros and the Phillies. Seattle is now 39-41 overall and 14-24 on the road. Seattle is averaging 4.85 runs per game while allowing 4.95 per contest. The Mariners are led by Nelson Cruz, who has 14 home runs with 59 RBI while Robinson Cano has 14 homers and 52 RBI.
The Angels just split a four-game, home-and-home series with the Dodgers. They have won four of their last six games. Los Angeles is now 42-41 overall and 22-17 at home. The Angels are both putting up and allowing 4.27 runs per game this season. Los Angeles is led by Albert Pujols, who has 11 home runs with 52 RBI. Andrelton Simmons is adding eight home runs, 17 doubles and 35 RBI.
I like the Mariners to come away with a win tonight. Miranda has had some poor outings lately, but still has a lot of good starts to his credit and is facing a Los Angeles lineup without its best piece. Bridwell has limited action and I think he will have a hard time getting through Seattle’s power row. Seattle knows this is an important series to get to .500 and make up some ground in the division. Look for the Mariners to be at their best.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: SEATTLE MARINERS -110