Mariners vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds and Picks
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The Seattle Mariners begins a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday at Chavez Ravine. We are live from Dodgers Stadium and share our MLB odds series and make a prediction and pick for the Mariners or Dodgers.
Expected starters for the Mariners-Dodgers
Bryan Woo Comparisons Gavin Stone
Bryan Woo (5-1) with an ERA of 2.06
Last start: Woo dominated in his last appearance but got no run support. He managed seven scoreless innings, allowed four hits and struck out six players in a no-decision game against the Detroit Tigers.
2024 Road Splits: Woo was better on the road, going 2-1 with a 2.52 ERA in eight starts away from T-Mobile Stadium.
Gavin Stone (10-5) with an ERA of 3.63
Last start: Stone was efficient in his last outing, going five innings, allowing one earned run and three hits and striking out six in a win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
2024 Home Splits: Stone was a bit worse at home, going 3-1 with a 3.68 ERA in 11 starts at Chavez Ravine.
Here are the MLB oddsCourtesy of FanDuel.
MLB Odds: Mariners-Dodgers Odds
Seattle Mariners: +1.5 (-176)
Money line: +124
Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (+146)
Money line: -146
Over: 8.5 (-106)
Under: 8.5 (-114)
How to watch the Mariners vs. Dodgers game
Time: 10:10 p.m. ET/7:10 p.m. PT
TV: Sportsnet LA
Stream: fuboTV (Click here for a free trial)
Why the Mariners will cover/win the spread
The Mariners have struggled to get anything done over the last month and have slipped from the top of the American League West to second place as a result. Now they are in danger of missing the playoffs as they entered Monday four games behind the Houston Astros and 4 1/2 games behind the Kansas City Royals in the American League’s final wild-card spot. The offense was sluggish as no one could hit the ball well, so they brought in two players who could help them.
The Mariners have signed Justin Turner to help them with a lack of power. But let’s not forget the real story of this game. Turner will be returning to Chavez Ravine for the first time since leaving the boys in blue. Yes, he has played against them before as a member of the Boston Red Sox. But since leaving the Dodgers, he hasn’t played in front of the fans at Chavez Ravine. This will be an emotional return to the stadium where he helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series. Turner will be ready to face his former teammates.
The M’s also need Julio Rodriguez to step up. He has struggled with injuries and adversity so far. Rodriguez also struggled against the Dodgers, posting a .214 batting average with three hits and one run in three games against the Dodgers.
The Mariners also signed Randy Arozarena at the trade deadline and hope he can give them a much-needed boost. Keep in mind that Arozarena played a few seasons for the Arizona Diamondbacks and has additional experience against Los Angeles. Arozarena has a .333 batting average (6 for 18) with two home runs, three RBIs and five runs scored in five games against the Dodgers.
Woo will play a key role in this game. If he can avoid mid-strike errors, he may be able to get through this difficult lineup. When Woo is done, he will leave it to a bullpen that ranks 14th in team ERA. Andres Munoz was the closer and is 2-4 with a 1.35 ERA and 18 saves in 22 chances.
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The Mariners will close the gap if they can maintain some offense early in the game. Then they’ll need Woo to hit his spots and avoid mistakes, especially against some of the superstars in this lineup.
Why the Dodgers will cover/win the spread
The Dodgers are battling for first place in the National League and have shown incredible hitting power all season while fielding a solid pitching staff. Now they hope to continue that against the M’s and will feature some of the best in the world.
Shohei Ohtani has plenty of experience with the Mariners. He has a .250 batting average with 72 hits, 17 home runs, 48 RBIs and 45 runs in 8-0 games against the M’s as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. Mookie Betts also has some experience against them. Betts has a .243 batting average with 44 hits, four home runs, 14 RBIs and 27 runs in 44 games against them. Freddie Freeman has also done well, posting a .304 batting average with 14 hits, one home run, 10 RBIs and five runs in 12 games.
Stone will have to do a good job. When he’s done, he’ll leave the task to a bullpen that ranks seventh in baseball in team ERA. The Dodgers don’t have an established closer, relying instead on a committee approach.
The Dodgers will cover the spread if they can take advantage of Woo’s pitch and get an early lead. Then Stone will have to hit his spot and avoid walks.
Final Mariners-Dodgers Prediction and Pick
The Mariners come into this game with a record of 52-73 against the run line, which is the worst record in baseball. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are 59-66 against the run line. The M’s are also 26-36 against the run line on the road, while the Dodgers are 28-32 against the run line at home. Although the Dodgers are the better team, it’s hard not to factor in Woo and his performance on the road. Plus, the Dodgers seem to have a flair for the dramatic. While they could still win, we don’t see the guys in blue covering the run line. Bet on the Mariners to cover the run line.
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Final Mariners-Dodgers prediction and pick: Seattle Mariners: +1.5 (-178)
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