Seattle Mariners (56-51) vs. Boston Red Sox (55-49)
On Wednesday, July 31st at Fenway Park is set for an exciting matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox at Fenway. Both clubs sit closely to one another in terms of standings so this game promises both high stakes action as well as potential online betting possibilities. With both clubs looking for an edge as the season unfolds this match could prove crucial to their postseason ambitions.
Seattle Mariners come into this matchup sporting an underwhelming.218 batting average and have scored 412 runs this year. Their power hitting has been evident through 121 homers but on-base percentage remains at just under.300, suggesting some inconsistency getting players on base. Their pitching staff, however, boasts an outstanding 3.35 ERA with 1.07 WHIP that shows their ability to limit opponents’ scoring; although their road record against the spread (24-29) suggests difficulties which they will need to overcome at Fenway Stadium.
The Boston Red Sox have an extremely potent batting lineup with an average batting average of.258 and 499 runs scored; their slugging percentage of.434 indicates they possess powerful offensive capabilities to convert hits to runs quickly. Furthermore, unlike their opponent the Mariners, their on-base percentage (.326) helps drive run accumulation while their pitching ERA (1.24 WHIP) does not compare as favorably to them and could prove their downfall against such powerful bats as Seattle’s.
Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Fenway Park, Boston, MA |
| TV: | TBD |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
George Kirby (8-7, 3.03 ERA) vs. Brayan Bello (10-5, 5.27 ERA)
George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners has shown remarkable consistency and control this season, posting an ERA of 3.03 with an outstanding 0.98 WHIP across 130.2 innings pitched. Kirby maintained an outstanding walk rate (14 walks vs 129 strikeouts was enough proof) which demonstrated his precise pitching style on the mound. Furthermore, Kirby showed impressive ability in efficiently working through lineups; something which will prove particularly essential against Red Sox offensive production at Fenway Park where homeruns tend to proliferate readily – evidenced by 11 homeruns off Kirby as proof.
On the opposite end, Brayan Bello of the Boston Red Sox brings something entirely different, boasting 10 wins to 5 losses but an ERA of 5.27 and WHIP of 1.44. Bello may boast an impressive record, yet has shown his vulnerability by yielding 109 hits and 16 homers over just 100.2 innings – evidence of difficulty controlling pace while keeping runners off base. His strikeout-to-walk ratio shows potential issues under pressure; with only 36 strikeouts to 96 walks against him in pressured innings; against Mariners lineup that capitalize on mistakes by attacking pitcher errors, Bello must display exceptional precision when under attack against avoidable innings that put unnecessary stress onto him, altering game outcome in some way.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As game day nears, bettors must remain informed in order to accurately calculate odds and point spreads for betting purposes. Starters’ performances as well as team trends could potentially have an enormous effect on these figures and should therefore be given due consideration when betting.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The Mariners have gone 3-2 over their past five games and held true against the spread. While their performance in clutch moments was commendable, bettors must keep in mind their struggles on the road could prove problematic when betting purposes arise. Totals went OVER in three of those five matches as evidence of higher scoring affairs between both sides’ strengths and weaknesses.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
The Red Sox have gone 2-3 in their past five games against the spread, which reflects how their performance against it compares. Although they typically do well at home, Fenway Park could present them with pitching vulnerabilities exposed by Mariners hitters at Fenway. Four out of their five total has gone Over, suggesting high scoring match ups might take place here as well.
Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox 7/31/2024 Betting Picks
Due to both teams’ current form and statistical outputs, this game should be closely contested with high scoring outcomes likely. Kirby could possibly lead his Mariners over their Red Sox with superior pitching dominating Red Sox batting power; and vice versa.
Prediction for this game suggests the Seattle Mariners edging out Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 victory thanks to their superior pitching advantage and inconsistent bullpen of Boston. This free MLB pick suggests an advantage for Seattle in an anticipated battle that should provide plenty of excitement – as well as runs.
