The Mariners and Red Sox are set to face off at 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Seattle is 56-51, and they will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak. Boston, meanwhile, has lost two straight and they are third in the AL East with an overall record of 55-49.
The Red Sox are the slight money line favorite for Monday’s matchup, with the odds sitting at -124 compared to the Mariners at +106. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the game will be televised on RSNW.
Mariners Seek Fourth Straight Win on the Road Against Red Sox with Gilbert on the Mound
Seattle is on the road today, taking on the Red Sox, with the Mariners’ overall record at 56-51. They are 2nd in the AL West, tied with the Astros for the division lead. The Mariners have won three straight games, and these wins came at the end of their series vs. the White Sox. Seattle’s series record is 15-17-2, and they have dropped five straight series at home. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs, which is higher than the Mariners’ combined run average of 7.5 runs per game. This season, the Mariners have gone over 10 times and under 3 times when the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs.
Logan Gilbert gets the start for the Mariners today, and he has a record of 6-6 with a 2.72 ERA. He has made 21 starts and has 17 quality starts. Gilbert’s WHIP for the season is .86. So far, he has been better on the road, coming in with a record of 4-2 and 3.30 ERA compared to 2-4 with a 3.07 ERA at home. The Mariners’ offense has been bad this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game, 28th in the league. They are even worse at home, averaging 3.4 runs per game, 2nd worst in the majors. Seattle’s top hitters this season have been Julio RodrÃguez, Randy Arozarena, and Cal Raleigh. Jorge Polanco and Victor Robles are both on 4-game hitting streaks and have been hot at the plate recently.
Red Sox Look to Break Losing Streak as Pivetta Aims for Redemption Against Mariners
Boston is 55-49 overall and 3rd in the AL East, and they trail the Orioles by 6.5 games. The Red Sox have gone 14-13 in division matchups. They have lost three straight series and are 16-13-5 overall. In today’s game, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and the Red Sox have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 51-47, and they are 17-12 when the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Currently, they are on a four-game over streak.
Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta is 4-7 this season with a 4.50 ERA. He will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rockies, as he gave up seven earned runs in 2 2/3 innings. Pivetta has a 6.53 ERA at home and a 1-4 record. Boston’s offense is 8th in runs per game and 4th in runs scored on the road. Their top hitters include Rafael Devers, who is hitting .297 with 23 homers and 64 RBI. Devers is hitting .526 over his last five games. They are facing a Mariners team that is 51-46 overall and 3rd in the AL West.
Red Sox to Edge Mariners 6-4: Bet on Boston with Confidence
Our prediction for this game is that the Red Sox will pick up a 6-4 win over the Mariners. With the Red Sox picking up the win, we recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is -124.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Nick Pivetta finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the highest projection among all starters today. As for Logan Gilbert, we have him finishing with six K’s, which is the seventh-best projection.
