Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres 6/6/2023 Predictions, Odds and Free Picks
On Tuesday, June 6, the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres will face off in an interleague showdown at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:40 PM ET. This two-game series marks the beginning of their matchup at Petco Park, with the Padres being favored as -120 moneyline favorites. The total runs for the game are set at 7.5.
The Seattle Mariners are coming off a rough series against the Texas Rangers, where they were swept in a three-game series, resulting in their fifth loss in six games. However, the Mariners had a decent performance in their previous series against the New York Yankees, winning two out of three home games. Over the last six games, the Mariners have struggled on both offense and defense, allowing 50 runs while scoring just 16 in return.
Currently, the Mariners are averaging 4.37 runs per game, ranking 19th in the majors. Their triple-slash line is underwhelming at .228/.307/.376, compared to the league average of .247/.320/.408. In the last seven days, the Mariners have struggled at the plate, hitting just .210/.271/.269 with nine extra-base hits and zero home runs in 167 at-bats. Their slugging rate is .376, and they have struck out 573 times while drawing 196 walks. The team has accumulated 249 RBIs and 450 base hits, with a batting average of .228. They have hit 61 home runs and recorded 99 doubles. Overall, the Mariners have scored an average of 4.4 runs per game, placing them 19th in baseball.
Taking the mound for the Mariners on Tuesday will be Logan Gilbert, a 26-year-old right-hander. Gilbert holds a 3-3 record with a 4.08 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 73/11 K/BB ratio in 11 starts covering 64 innings this season. However, Gilbert has allowed two or more earned runs in his last eight outings. In his most recent start against the Yankees, he gave up seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk in four innings, resulting in a 10-2 loss.
Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres 6/6/2023 Predictions, Odds and Free Picks
The San Diego Padres, with a record of 27-32, hosted the Chicago Cubs in the final game of a four-game series on Monday. The Padres have won seven of their last 17 games but have lost two of their previous three games against the Cubs.
Offensively, the Padres have struggled recently, hitting .221/.302/.349 with 13 doubles and four home runs in the last seven days. Their scoring offense ranks seventh-lowest in the majors, averaging 4.10 runs per game. The Padres have a team on-base percentage of .313 and a batting average of .221 this season. They have struck out 531 times (10th in the league) and recorded 424 base hits. With 67 home runs and 230 RBIs, the Padres have a slugging percentage of .381 and score an average of 4.10 runs per game (24th in the league). They have hit 99 doubles, drawn 246 walks, and scored 242 runs.
Joe Musgrove, a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher, will start for the Padres on Tuesday. Musgrove has a 3-2 record with a 4.71 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 34/12 K/BB ratio in seven starts covering 36.1 innings in the 2023 season. He aims to secure his third consecutive victory after allowing only one unearned run in six innings against the Miami Marlins and one run in 6.1 innings against the New York Yankees.
Based on previous matchups, Logan Gilbert has had success against the Padres in 2022, posting a 1-1 record with a 1.74 ERA. The current Padres roster has only recorded five hits (two doubles) in 33 at-bats against Gilbert. On the other side, Joe Musgrove hasn’t faced the Mariners since 2019, and the current Mariners lineup has gone 8-for-39 with a couple of extra-base hits and one home run against him.
Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres. Considering the struggles of both teams at the plate this season, the recommendation is to bet on the under for the total runs instead of picking a side in this matchup. The Mariners have a wRC+ of 81 against right-handed pitchers in the past couple of weeks, while the Padres have a wRC+ of 95 against righties. The Padres have a lineup filled with talented players and should start improving, especially with the return of Manny Machado from the injured list. The projected outcome is a 5-2 victory for the San Diego Padres.
The game will be televised on MLBN, and the odds favor the San Diego Padres at -135. The total runs are set at 7.5.
MLB Starting Time: 9:40 PM (EDT)
Location: Petco Park in San Diego, CA
Date: Tuesday, June 06, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds: San Diego Padres -135
MLB Totals: 7.5
