Texas Rangers (31-34) vs. Seattle Mariners (38-30)
As the MLB season heats up, the Texas Rangers head to T-Mobile Park to face the Seattle Mariners on June 14, 2024. Currently trailing behind in their respective divisions, both teams are in the hunt to improve their standings. This game not only promises to be an intriguing matchup due to the current form of both teams but also plays a crucial role for bettors looking to use the best bookie software to make educated wagers.
The Rangers currently hold a 31-34 record and have displayed both moderate hitting and solid pitching this season, boasting a modest team batting average (.242) and on-base percentage of.312, which leaves their offense struggling to produce runs consistently; as evidenced by 285 runs scored so far. Meanwhile, Andrew Heaney leads their pitching staff which boasts an ERA of 3.83 with an acceptable 1.26 WHIP; these numbers make them unpredictable factors when heading onto the road for games where their performance may leave them.
On the other side of things, the Mariners (38-30) have outshone the Rangers slightly in terms of wins and losses but possess similar strengths and weaknesses profiles. Their batting average stands at.223, slightly lower than their counterparts but offset with their stronger pitching staff’s 3.56 ERA and 1.08 WHIP; also their power hitting capability with 74 homers is more powerful compared to that of their counterparts, giving an edge when scoring from long balls.
Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Game Info
| When: | Friday, June 14, 2024, at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| TV: | ATV+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Andrew Heaney (2-7, 4.06 ERA) vs. George Kirby (5-5, 3.81 ERA)
Andrew Heaney of the Rangers has struggled this season, posting just 2-7 and 4.06 earned run average records while striking out 58 in 62 innings pitched, along with 9 allowed homers against an opposing lineup known for its power. To prevail against Seattle and be effective against their powerful batters, Heaney must use experience and control against them all while remaining focused and accurate with every pitch thrown against them.
George Kirby of the Mariners stands as an incongruent contrast. Boasting a 5-5 record and 3.81 ERA, Kirby has shown better control, evidenced by his lower WHIP of 1.02 and only 7 walks issued throughout 80 innings pitched by him. Kirby may provide them with a significant advantage as his ability to limit baserunners may give them an edge against him in this matchup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The betting odds for this game are still to be determined. However, given the home advantage and the slightly better pitching stats, the Mariners might be favored slightly in the moneyline. The total odds will depend on the pitchers’ day performance and the teams’ recent scoring history.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers have been rather mediocre in the last five games, both in terms of record, sitting at 2-3, as well as in terms of win/loss spreads. This is a position somewhat attributed to their poor pitching performance away from home, while their offense has not fully masked their pitchers’ weaknesses. They have gone OVER the total in two of the last five games, which while they do score, indicate that their games tend to be high scoring because of the runs they let in.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The Mariners have been slightly better in their last five games and they are 3-2 both in the regular season games and as underdog. When it comes to the overall scores of the game, their recent games have observed higher totals going OVER in their last 5, which already speaks of their games as quite explosive and full of runs.
Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners 6/14/24 Betting Picks
Looking at the statistics and recent performances, the Mariners appear to be the safer bet in this matchup. Their pitching, especially with Kirby on the mound, seems more reliable. The Rangers, while capable, show significant volatility that could be risky to bet on, especially away from home.
Considering both teams’ recent trends and the pitching matchup, betting on a higher total score seems reasonable. Look out for the Mariners to capitalize on their home advantage and possibly cover the spread if it remains reasonable. For those looking into expert MLB picks, consider a prop bet on the Mariners hitting multiple home runs against Heaney.
