Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners Free Preview

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The streaking Seattle Mariners are seeking their eighth win in a row as they play host to the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field. The matchup gets going at 10:10 p.m. ET and fans can watch the game on RTNW and FSW.

Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners Odds

Los Angeles (-110) is favored over Seattle (+100) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this night game at 8 runs (-110 for the under and -110 for the over). Gamblers can also bet on the games spread with the runline odds coming in at Angels -1.5 runs (+135) and Mariners +1.5 runs (-155).

The Mariners are 54-31 straight up (SU) and 44-41 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 21.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.2 units (ATS). The Angels, on the other hand, have gone 43-42 SU this year and are 36-49 ATS. Overall, the teams lost 6.9 units for moneyline gamblers and 19.3 units ATS.

Seattle games have an over/under record of 42-42-1 so far in 2018. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 37-41-7.

Southpaw Andrew Heaney will get the nod for the visiting Halos. Heaney (4-5, 3.95 ERA) has recorded 76 strikeouts in 82 innings so far. He’s 0-1 with two strikeouts and a 15.00 ERA against Seattle this year.

The Mariners are sending lefty Wade LeBlanc (3-0, 3.38 ERA) to the mound. LeBlanc has 56 strikeouts and 15 walks to his name, as well as a 1.21 WHIP. LeBlanc is 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.

Seattle’s pitching staff has yielded 4.1 runs per game overall this season as a unit. Its starters have a 3.98 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.9 K/9. In 30 games against AL West opponents, Mariners starters have an ERA of 4.00 and the bullpens ERA is 4.44.

Seattle’s offense has produced 4.4 runs per outing, including 4.4 per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .285/.323/.436 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that stretch.

The Mariners offense has been led by Jean Segura, who is hitting .335/.363/.474 with six home runs, 45 RBIs, 59 runs and 14 stolen bases.

In the other dugout, Los Angeles pitching staff allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starters own a 3.84 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9.04 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.99, along with a K/9 of 8.96.

The Angels offense has slashed .245/.320/.414 on its way to 4.4 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over the teams last five outings (2-3 SU).

Los Angeles hitters have been paced by Mike Trout. Trout is hitting .313/.456/.633 with 24 home runs, 49 RBIs, 66 runs and 13 stolen bases.

The Mariners are coming off of a 1-0 win against the Royals, while the Angels just lost an 8-2 game to the Orioles.

Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners Free Prediction

Predictions: SU Winner – Mariners, ATS Winner – Mariners, O/U – OVER

Betting Trends

  • The under has cashed in four of Los Angeles last seven games.
  • The Angels have hit nine home runs in their last 10 games, including six over their last five.
  • Seattle has recorded 24.6 runs + hits + errors per game over its last 10 contests and 25.0 over its last five.