George Kirby and the Mariners will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Orioles tonight at 9:40 PM ET. However, they are the slight underdogs on the money line (-101), while the Orioles are favored (-116). This AL matchup is taking place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and the forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-60s with partly cloudy skies.
Baltimore leads the AL East with a record of 53-31 and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games. Seattle is 1st in the AL West at 47-39 and will be looking for a win with Grayson Rodriguez on the mound. MASN will be televising Tuesday’s Orioles vs. Mariners matchup.
Orioles Soar Behind Rodriguez: Baltimore’s Offense and Pitching Dominate AL East
Grayson Rodriguez is 9-3 this season with a 3.72 ERA, and he has a WHIP of 1.24. In his 14 starts, he has seven quality starts and is striking out 9.73 batters per nine innings. The Orioles are 24-14 on the run line this season, and they have a run line record of 48-36 overall. They are 12-4 on the run line when they are the underdog. Baltimore’s offense has been the best in the league this season, leading the MLB in runs per game (5.2), total home runs (139), slugging percentage (.462), and OPS (.778). They are 2nd in runs per game on the road at 5.5.
Today, the Orioles are on the road against the Mariners, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Baltimore’s games have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 43-31. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, they are 6-6. The Orioles are 53-31 overall, and they are tied with the Yankees for the AL East lead. Looking at the series record, the Orioles are 18-6-3, and they are 19-7 vs. other AL East teams. Baltimore is 29-17 at home and 24-14 on the road. The Orioles won three of four vs. the Rangers in their most recent series.
Mariners Maintain AL West Lead Despite Offensive Struggles
Seattle is 47-39 overall and lead the AL West by three games over the Astros. They are 17-5 against divisional opponents and have lost two straight games. They are 28-14 at home this season compared to 19-25 on the road. Their over/under record is 35-46 and the average combined run total in their games is 7.7 runs. Their average run margin is 0.1 runs per game.
George Kirby is 7-5 with a 3.35 ERA and is coming off a start in which he gave up just one earned run in six innings. The Mariners are 27th in scoring at 3.9 runs per game and have the worst batting average in the league at .218. They are 29th in scoring at home at 3.7 runs per game. Seattle has hit 93 home runs this season, which is 10th in the league. Seattle’s top hitters are Julio RodrÃguez, Cal Raleigh, and Mitch Garver. Raleigh has two home runs and a .238 average over his last seven games.
Orioles Edge Mariners 5-4: Bet on Baltimore and Take the Over!
For this Orioles vs. Mariners matchup, we see the Orioles coming out on top by a score of 5-4. Given that they are on the road, you can get the Orioles at -116 on the money line, and that is our recommended pick.
If you’re looking at the over/under line, we would take the over, as we see this one having a combined nine runs, which would give you some breathing room with the line sitting at 7.5 runs.
