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Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline Prediction 8/26
Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline Prediction 8/26
Read our expert moneyline pick for the Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays game on August 26. Get the latest odds, betting trends, and in-depth team analysis.
Game Summary
The Seattle Mariners will host the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on August 26. Both teams are coming into this matchup with similar records, as the Mariners stand at 66-65 while the Rays are 65-65. The Mariners have been performing decently at home with a record of 39-27 compared to their away struggles of 27-38. In contrast, the Rays have an even split with a 34-34 record at home and 31-31 on the road.
In terms of recent performance, the Mariners have shown resilience but have faced their share of challenges. They recently had a series against the New York Yankees, winning two out of three games. Their offense has been lackluster overall this season, sitting at 30th in hits and 26th in runs scored, with a batting average of just .216.
On the other side, the Tampa Bay Rays have also struggled offensively, ranking 27th in hits and 28th in runs scored, with a .231 batting average. Their pitching has been a bit more solid, with an ERA of 3.92 which ranks 12th in the league. The match will see Mariners' Bryce Miller, who has a W-L record of 9-7 with an ERA of 3.32, face off against the Rays' Ryan Pepiot, who stands at 7-5 with a 3.65 ERA.
Historical matchups between these two teams show a competitive edge, with the Mariners having a slight advantage in recent years. However, given the current standings and the performance of both teams, this game promises to be tightly contested. The Mariners will need to leverage their home advantage and improve upon their hitting woes while the Rays will need to capitalize on their pitching strength to come out on top.
Odds and Betting Lines
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Seattle Mariners -120 |
| Moneyline | Tampa Bay Rays +102 |
Pitching Probables
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot (TB) | 7-5 | 3.65 | 1.06 | 98.2 | 72 | 104 | 33 | 12 |
| Bryce Miller (SEA) | 9-7 | 3.32 | 1.02 | 143.2 | 113 | 133 | 33 | 18 |
Team Previews
Seattle Mariners
The Mariners' offensive struggles have been a significant issue this season. With a team batting average of just .216, they rank at the bottom of the league. The team's leader in batting average is Julio Rodriguez at .256, while Cal Raleigh leads in home runs with 27 and RBIs with 79. Defensively, the Mariners have a solid pitching staff leading the league with a 3.53 ERA, which has kept them competitive. However, injuries to key players like J.P. Crawford (finger) and Sam Haggerty (Achilles) could impact their performance.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays have had their ups and downs this season, but their pitching remains a strong suit with a team ERA of 3.92. Ryan Pepiot is a crucial part of that rotation and has been effective this season. Offensively, Yandy Diaz leads the team with a batting average of .273, while Jose Siri has contributed significantly with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs. The absence of Shane McClanahan (elbow) will be felt, as he was a key part of their rotation. The team will have to rely on their depth to overcome these challenges.
Team Injuries
Seattle Mariners Injuries
| Player Name | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SS | Finger | Expected to be out until at least Aug 30 |
| Victor Robles | CF | Finger | Probable for Aug 26 |
| Sam Haggerty | LF | Achilles | Out for the season |
| Luke Raley | LF | Illness | Probable for Aug 26 |
Tampa Bay Rays Injuries
| Player Name | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | SP | Illness | Expected to be out until at least Aug 31 |
| Shane McClanahan | SP | Elbow | Out for the season |
Betting Trends
- Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
- Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 home games against teams with a losing record.
- Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games overall.
Recent Games
Seattle Mariners Recent Games
| Opponent | Score | W/L |
|---|---|---|
| vs New York (W) | 6-0 | W |
| vs New York (W) | 4-0 | W |
| vs New York (W) | 12-1 | W |
| @ Detroit (L) | 15-1 | L |
| @ Detroit (L) | 3-2 (F/10) | L |
Tampa Bay Rays Recent Games
| Opponent | Score | W/L |
|---|---|---|
| vs Baltimore (L) | 4-1 | L |
| vs Baltimore (L) | 7-5 | L |
| vs Baltimore (W) | 2-1 | W |
| vs Houston (L) | 6-1 | L |
| vs Houston (L) | 3-2 | L |
Team Rankings
| Team | Hitting Rank | Starting Pitching Rank | Relief Pitching Rank | Fielding Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | 30 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 27 | 12 | 5 | 15 |
Significant Betting Stats
- Mariners are 55-76 on the spread this season.
- Rays are 69-61 on the spread this season.
- Mariners are 30th in the league in runs scored.
- Rays are 28th in the league in runs scored.
- Mariners have the best ERA in the league at 3.53.
- Rays have a decent ERA of 3.92, ranking 12th.
- Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 games against winning teams.
- Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
- Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
- Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games overall.
Weather
Weather for the game is projected to be mostly sunny with a temperature of 74°F.
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