Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners 3/30/2023 Picks, Predictions and Tips
As the 2023 MLB season gets underway, the Seattle Mariners will host the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on Thursday night at 7:10 p.m. PT. The Mariners are currently favored to win the game with a -120 money line and a total of 6.5 runs. Cleveland’s starting pitcher, 27-year-old right-hander Shane Bieber, is a solid ace who posted a 13-8 record, 2.88 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP last season, striking out an impressive 198 batters in 200 innings pitched. In his five career starts against the Mariners, Bieber has a 1-2 record with a 3.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.
The Mariners will counter with their own ace, Luis Castillo, a 30-year-old right-hander who had an 8-6 record, 2.99 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP last season. Although Castillo has six career starts against the Guardians, he has only won one and carries a 5.04 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in those games. Last season, the Mariners won six out of seven meetings against the Guardians, and they will look to start this season on a high note by continuing their success against Cleveland.
- The totals stayed Under 4-0 in Biebers’ last 4 road starts with the total at 6.5 or lower.
- The Cleveland Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Cleveland is 5-0 in their last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners 3/30/2023 Picks, Predictions and Tips
As the 2023 MLB season gets underway, the Seattle Mariners are poised to build on their first playoff appearance in 21 years, but the pressure is on to replicate last year’s success. The Mariners have made some shrewd offseason moves, bringing in veterans like Teoscar Hernandez and A.J. Pollock to complement their young talent. However, to achieve their goals, they will need their rising stars to shine.
Last year’s Rookie of the Year, Julio Rodriguez, will be a crucial piece of the puzzle after posting impressive numbers in center field. Meanwhile, outfielder Jarred Kelenic, the sixth overall pick in the 2018 draft, must step up and earn a regular spot in the starting lineup. After trying out 129 different lineups last season, Seattle is hoping for more stability in their batting order this year.
- The total stayed Under is 5-1-1 in Mariners’ last 7 during game 1 of a series.
- The totals remained Under 5-1 in Castillos’ last 6 starts overall.
- The total went Under is 5-1 in Mariners’ last 6 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners. The MLB pick for this game is the Seattle Mariners. The Seattle Mariners will look to continue their dominance over the Cleveland Guardians when they meet on Opening Day. The Guardians struggled in their recent matchups, losing six of their last seven games against the Mariners. Seattle is the favorite to win with a Moneyline of -120 at home; they also boast an ace of their own in Luis Castillo. The Mariners’ emerging stars, led by Julio Rodriguez, will also look to draw energy from their home crowd and secure a victory. It’s predicted that the Mariners will come out on top with a score of 6-3.
MLB Starting Time: 10:10 PM (EDT)
Location: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
TV: MLB Network
MLB Odds: Seattle Mariners -120
MLB Totals: 7.5
