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2022 MLB Handicapping
(10-6) Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays (9-7)
Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2022
Time: 6:45 PM ET
Venue: Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay FLA
Projected Pitchers: Marco Gonzales (SEA) vs. Drew Rasmussen (TR)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mariners +115 Rays -135
MLB run line Betting Odds: Mariners +1.5, Rays -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Seattle Mariners
Heading into this matchup, the Seattle Mariners have put together an overall record of 10-6, good for 1st place in the AL West. So far, the team is just below .500 when playing on the road going 3-4. So far, the team has played in a total of 5 series, going 3-1-1.
Taking the mound will be Marco Gonzales, with an overall record of 1-1. This mark has come across 3 starts.
On average, Gonzales is going 4.4 innings in his starts. In his outings, he has put together an ERA of 3.29. So far, opposing batters are hitting .271 against Gonzales.
So far, the strength fo the Mariners team has been their offense, as they are 5th in the MLB at 4.81 runs per game. A key to their offense is their ability to hit for power. To start the season, Seattle ranks 4th in the MLB averaging 1.13 home runs per game.
In addition, the Mariners have done a good job generating walks, drawing a free pass on 12.2% of their at-bats.
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay will take on the Mariners with a record of 9-7. This mark places them 3rd in a tough AL East Division. So far, they are an above .500 team at home, going 6-4. So far, the team has played in 5 series, putting together a record of 3-2.
For the team, Drew Rasmussen has made three starts for the team, going 0-1. So far, his ERA sits at 5.25, as he is averaging 4 innings per start.
Not only does Rasmussen have a high ERA, but his FIP is above average for a starter, sitting at 4.73.
Offensively, the Rays are averaging 4.44 runs per game, placing them 10th in the MLB. Their team batting average of .244 also places them within the top 10. Early on, the team has yet to find their power stroke, ranking 18th in home runs per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Mariners are 7-1 in their last 8 road games with the total set at 7.5 or lower.
- Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
- Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Rays are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Prediction:
When looking at placing an over-under bet, if this game comes down to the relief units, both teams’ bullpen’s have performed well. So far, the Mariners have a combined bullpen ERA of just 2.62, while the Rays are at 3.08.
However, given that both starters have had their problems giving up home runs, I see this being a high-scoring contest. In particular, look for the Mariners to have no problem driving in runs against Drew Rasmussen. Against right-handed pitching, Seattle is the 6th-rated scoring offense. A key to their success is a batting average of .242.
If you are looking to place a bet on the winner, I recommend taking Seattle. In terms of the over-under, look for this to be a high-scoring game, going over the line of 7.5 runs.
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