Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals 6/8/2024 Free Pick & MLB Betting Prediction




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2024 MLB Handicapping – Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals

(36-29) Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals (38-26)
Date: Saturday, June 8th
Time: 4:10 ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium Kansas City, MO
Projected Starting Pitchers: Luis Castillo vs. Alec Marsh
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mariners -138 | Royals +117 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Mariners -1.5 | Royals +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5

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At 4:10 PM ET in Kansas City, the Royals will host the Mariners in an American League matchup. The temperature will be 78 degrees with broken clouds overhead. Luis Castillo will start for the Mariners, while Alec Marsh will take the mound for the Royals.

With a record of 36-29, the Mariners are currently in first place in the AL West. The Royals, at 38-26, are in second place in the AL Central and have won their last two games. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -116 and the under at -107.

It was a high-scoring game in the most recent game of this Royals vs Mariners series. Kansas City went into the matchup as +105 underdogs and squeaked out a 10-9 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Mariners could only muster one more run until breaking out for six in the 9th, falling just short of a comeback.

Seattle wasted a good outing from Bryce Miller, who gave up just one run in five innings of work. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued three walks. Ryne Stanek took the loss out of the bullpen.

Kansas City got to Daniel Lynch IV, who gave up eight earned runs in just four innings of work. He did finish the game with four strikeouts but issued four walks. Nick Anderson got the win out of the bullpen.

Seattle is 36-29 overall this season, which has them leading the AL West by five games over the Rangers. So far, they have gone 14-5 against other teams in the AL West. The Mariners are playing this one on the road, and they are 15-18 on the road this year.

The Mariners have been playing well lately, going 7-3 over their last 10 games. At home, they are 21-11 this season. As the favorite, the Mariners are 22-16, and they are 14-13 as the underdog this year. Seattle’s overall series record is 11-7-2, and they have won three straight series.

The Seattle Mariners are on the road today against the Kansas City Royals, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Mariners games this season is 7.5 runs, and their over/under record is 24-38. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Mariners have a 4-2 record. Overall, 13.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.

Mariners Gambling

Seattle has been a solid run line bet this season, going 32-33 overall. They have been especially good at home, going 18-14 on the run line. Their average run margin is +0.1 runs per game, and they have a +0.7 run differential at home. As the underdog, they are 15-12 on the run line, compared to 17-21 as the favorite.

Mariners Stats

The Seattle Mariners have struggled to score runs this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which ranks 27th in the league. Their batting average of .221 is 21st in the league, and they strike out an average of 9 times per game, which is the worst in the league. However, they do have some power in their lineup, as their total of 69 home runs is 7th in the league. Julio Rodríguez has been one of their top hitters, batting .267 on the season with 5 home runs and 24 RBIs. Ty France and Cal Raleigh have also been productive, with France hitting .251 with 7 home runs and 27 RBIs, and Raleigh leading the team with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs. J.P. Crawford is currently on a 4-game hitting streak.

Kansas City is 38-26 overall and is 3.0 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The Royals have won two straight games, and they are 13-9 against other teams in the AL Central. On the year, they are 23-10 at home and have gone 15-16 on the road.

As the home underdog, the Royals have gone 10-6 this year and are 19-18 as the underdog overall. Kansas City has won two straight games as the underdog, and they are 19-8 when favored this year. The Royals’ overall series record is 10-9-1, and they are currently up 1-0 on the Mariners in this series.

The Kansas City Royals are playing at home against the Seattle Mariners today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly lower than their combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. The Royals have gone over the total in 28 of their 62 games this season, and their average over/under line for the year is 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Royals have gone over the total in 7 of 21 games, and 21.9% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.

Royals Gambling

The Royals have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 40-24 overall. They have been especially good at home, where they are 21-12 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +1.1, and they have been a good bet as the underdog, going 25-12 against the run line.

Royals Stats

The Kansas City Royals have been a strong offensive team at home this season, averaging 5.6 runs per game, which is the best in the league. Their overall batting numbers are solid, with a .254 team average ranking 5th in the MLB. Bobby Witt Jr. has been a standout performer for the Royals, hitting .323 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs this season. In his last 5 games, Witt Jr. has been on fire, hitting .409 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. The Royals have several players on hitting streaks, including Bobby Witt Jr. with an 8-game streak.

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Mariners Royals Pitching

Luis Castillo will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn’t give up a run. In that start vs. the Angels, he went seven innings, picking up the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Castillo has made 13 starts, and his ERA is 2.99. Opponents have a batting average of .230 vs. Castillo this season. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 9.31 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Castillo’s record is 5-6.

Kansas City is sending Alec Marsh to the mound today vs. the Mariners. The right-hander has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 4-3 with a 3.76 ERA. Marsh’s WHIP for the season is 1.15, and opponents are batting .222 off him this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Padres. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he is 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA. On the road, he is 2-2 with a 3.68 ERA.

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Baseball Betting Trends

• The Mariners head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
• The Mariners they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
• Conversely, the Royals are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
• Furthermore, the Royals have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
• Also, the Mariners are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
• The Royals have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:

Our prediction for this Mariners vs. Royals matchup is to take the Mariners on the money line. We have the final score at 4-1 in favor of the Mariners, and with the payout, we see this as a great value pick.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Luis Castillo going seven innings and finishing with five strikeouts. As for Alec Marsh, we have him going six innings and finishing with six strikeouts.

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Back for round 3 writing at Cappers Picks. George M. graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Journalism. He's been a huge sports fan since he was a young child, and plays in multiple basketball leagues, plus he loves to listen to Hip-Hop in his free time. A future ambition? To become a NBA Scout or Analyst.

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