The Seattle Mariners (52-44) visit the Los Angeles Angels (39-55) Saturday night. First pitch from Angel Stadium is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mariners lead 4-1.
The Mariners snapped a 3-Game winning streak Friday with a 6-5 10th-inning loss against the Angels while failing to cover as -135 road favorites. C Cal Raleigh and CF Julio Rodriguez each had 2 RBIs while RHP Austin Voth allowed a walkoff home run to pick up the loss.
The Angels got back in the win column while covering as +124 favorites with Friday’s win. DH Willie Calhoun led the way on offense with 4 RBIs including a walkoff 2-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning. RHP Hans Crouse allowed 0 ER in 1 inning to pick up the win.
Mariners at Angels projected starters
RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Jose Soriano
Kirby (7-6, 3.39 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 111 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 5-4 loss against Toronto Blue Jays Sunday.
- Career vs. Angels: 3-3, 3.34 ERA (35 IP, 13 ER) 34 H, 4 BB, 39 K in 6 starts — last outing to 2023.
Soriano (4-7, 3.87 ERA) makes his 15th start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 81 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-0 loss at Chicago Cubs Sunday.
- Career vs. Mariners: 0-0, 4.15 ERA (13 IP, 6 ER), 14 H, 4 BB, 12 K in 6 appearances and 1 start — last outing in May of 2024.
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Mariners at Angels odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mariners -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Angels +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+115) | Angels +1.5 (-140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Mariners at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Mariners 7, Angels 3
Moneyline
PASS.
There is better value on the Mariners’ run line in this matchup.
Run line/Against the spread
BET MARINERS -1.5 (+115).
Four of Seattle’s last 5 wins have come by 2 or more runs with the team having 2 shutouts in 2 of its last 3 games while 6 of LA’s last 7 losses have come by 2 or more runs. The Angels have been shut out in 4 of their last 10 games while allowing 5 of more runs in 8 of their last 10.
Over/Under
BET OVER 7.5 (-110).
The Mariners have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 Games while scoring 4 or more runs in 3 of their last 4. They have scored 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 overall while the Angels have allowed 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 10. LA has an Over record of 4-0-1 in its last 5 Games.
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