Kingpin.pro Predicts: Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals (2/26/2023)
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- Feb 26, 2023, 2:09:10 AM
The Seattle Mariners will take on the Kansas City Royals in a Spring Training game on February 26, 2023, at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, AZ. Our experts at Kingpin.pro have analyzed the matchup and betting trends, and have made a prediction on the outcome of the game. The game is available for betting on the Kingpin.pro iOS and Android app.
Analysis - Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners finished the 2022 season with a record of 82-80, finishing third in the American League West. The Mariners made some offseason moves to bolster their roster, including signing infielder Marcus Semien and pitcher Corey Kluber. In this matchup, the Mariners will start right-handed pitcher Collin McHugh, who has not yet recorded an ERA in Spring Training. The Mariners will look to get their offense going with players like outfielder Jarred Kelenic and first baseman Ty France.
Analysis - Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals finished the 2022 season with a record of 76-86, finishing fourth in the American League Central. The Royals also made some moves in the offseason, including signing outfielder George Springer and pitcher Noah Syndergaard. The Royals will start right-handed pitcher Brad Keller, who has also not yet recorded an ERA in Spring Training. The Royals will look to their offense, led by first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Andrew Benintendi, to provide run support.
Betting Trends
The betting trends for this matchup are relatively even. The Seattle Mariners are currently favored at -104, while the Kansas City Royals are at -116. The total runs for the game are set at 8.5. The betting public is slightly leaning towards the Royals, with 53% of bets placed on their moneyline.
Public Betting Data
The public betting data suggests that this game could go either way. While slightly more bets have been placed on the Royals, the difference is not significant. Bettors seem to be fairly evenly split on the outcome of the game.
Prediction
This matchup has the potential to be a close game, with both teams having made some significant moves in the offseason. Both starting pitchers have not yet recorded an ERA in Spring Training, which could make for an interesting matchup. However, our experts at Kingpin.pro give a slight edge to the Seattle Mariners, who have a slightly stronger offense. Our pick for this game is the Seattle Mariners at -104.