Seattle Mariners vs Arizona Diamondbacks 7/30/2023 Picks, Tips, and Odds
The Diamondbacks of Arizona will host the Seattle Mariners at Chase Field on Saturday evening. Both teams display respectable records, with the Mariners at 52 wins and 50 losses, while the Diamondbacks at 55-48. In their recent head-to-head matchups, the Mariners have claimed victory in 6 out of the last 10 meetings with the Diamondbacks.
At the plate, the Seattle Mariners are averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking 15th in the MLB. Their offense has 468 runs scored and boasts a team on-base percentage of .312. The Mariners have successfully hit 183 doubles and 123 home runs, contributing to their 451 runs batted in and 803 base hits throughout the season. Their team batting average is .233, and they own a slugging percentage of .396. On the other hand, the Mariners’ batters have encountered 1,016 strikeouts but have also drawn 345 walks.
Pitching-wise, the Mariners have compiled a team ERA of 3.85, placing them 8th in the MLB. Their staff has impressively struck out 942 batters while giving up 115 home runs and 435 runs (7th in the league). The team’s FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) for the season is 3.83, with 830 hits surrendered at a rate of 8.1 per 9 innings. The pitching staff has walked 270 opposing hitters, maintaining a solid K/BB ratio of 3.49, and holds a collective WHIP of 1.19.
The Mariners will entrust Bryan Woo to take the mound in the upcoming game. Woo currently holds a record of 1 win and 3 losses, carrying an ERA of 4.91. However, he has faced challenges in his last two starts, pitching a combined 9.1 innings and conceding 10 earned runs, leading to losses in both outings. Throughout July, Woo has pitched 21.1 innings, allowing 13 earned runs and recording 22 strikeouts.
Seattle Mariners vs Arizona Diamondbacks 7/30/2023 Picks, Tips, and Odds
On the Diamondbacks‘ side, their offense has been formidable, batting an impressive .254 and scoring an average of 5.1 runs per 9 innings. In contrast, the Mariners’ offense has struggled, recording a batting average of .230 and only scoring 4.6 runs per 9 innings. Despite Arizona having a slightly better batting average, both teams have managed an average of 1.2 home runs per 9 innings. The Diamondbacks have accumulated 120 home runs and 483 RBIs, hitting 199 doubles, drawing 345 walks, and scoring 513 runs. Their on-base percentage for the season is .327, and their slugging percentage is .431, placing them 8th in the MLB.
The Arizona pitching staff has faced 811 strikeouts (28th in the league) and conceded 914 base hits, resulting in a team WHIP of 1.347. Their FIP for the season stands at 4.47, and their strikeout-to-walk ratio is at a commendable 8.30 (845 strikeouts vs. 345 walks). The pitching staff allowed 894 hits, including 128 home runs and an average of 5.00 runs per 9 innings (24th in the MLB). Over the season, they allowed 511 runs, leading to a team ERA of 4.68 (478 earned runs given up).
Regarding bullpen performance, the Diamondbacks’ relief pitchers achieved 26 saves out of 44 save opportunities. Their relievers were deployed 96 times in high-leverage situations and 101 times with base runners. Out of the 154 inherited runners, 32.5% were scored against them. Their save rate of 59.1% ranks them 21st in the league, and they utilized 337 relief pitchers throughout the season.
The Diamondbacks will counter the Mariners’ lineup with Brandon Pfaadt on the mound. Pfaadt has encountered difficulties, with a record of 0 wins and 4 losses and an astronomical ERA of 8.81. However, it is worth noting that he was recently sent down to AAA and has only pitched once since June 30th. In that specific start against the Reds on July 22nd, Pfaadt pitched 6 innings and gave up 3 earned runs while striking out 6 batters, though he ultimately suffered a loss.
Seattle Mariners vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. The MLB Pick for this contest is the Seattle Mariners. The Diamondbacks’ Pfaadt pitched well in his last outing and will need a big performance again to prove he can pitch at this level. He knows he could be sent down again if he strings together a couple of awful starts. Luckily for Pfaadt, the Mariners haven’t been all that good this season when they are the favorite. They are just 24-41 when they are favorites. On the flip side, the Diamondbacks have thrived as underdogs, going 29-23. Look for Pfaadt to pitch well, as the Snakes do at home. Final Score Prediction, the Arizona Diamondbacks win on the money line, 7-6.
MLB Starting Time: 3:40 PM ET
Location: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
TV: BSMW
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -138
MLB Totals: 12.5
