Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/20/24 – As the MLB season progresses into its latter stages, the Seattle Mariners face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal matchup at Dodger Stadium. The Mariners, holding a record of 64-62, will attempt to gain ground against the stronger Dodgers, who boast a 74-52 standing. This contest, scheduled for August 20, 2024, at 10:10 PM ET, promises to deliver high stakes and thrilling baseball action. Fans seeking premium top picks will find this game particularly intriguing due to its potential impact on postseason positioning.
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/20/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Seattle Mariners (64-62) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (74-52)
Entering this match, the Mariners have a mixed record as they are currently experiencing a slump in which they lost frequent matchups, especially against the Dodgers, who are highly rated. The Mariners do not have impressive offensive production; their team batting average is .216, and the on-base percentage stands at .302. Betters interested in the Diamondbacks vs Marlins game must pay attention to this aspect. Yet, Seattle’s pitchers, even after having their share of troubles, maintain a reasonable team ERA of 3.48, reminding us that no matter how silent bats may be, they still make it to the end of games.
This contrasts with the Dodgers who come into this game with an improved record and statistics hence making them favorites. They have a batting average of .252, and their slugging percentage is an imposing .432, showing how well they convert at-bats into runs scored for them. Their offense also jives with strong pitching performances seen by a 3.76 staff ERA, bringing out what looks like a contender’s profile or what fans would look at in today’s Rockies – Nationals matchup.
Bryce Miller (9-7, 3.29 ERA) vs. Walker Buehler (1-4, 5.58 ERA)
Bryce Miller will appear for the Mariners in the game today, who has maintained a strong 3.29 ERA and a WHIP of 1 so far this season. With his ability to limit opponent scoring while keeping control (only allowing 31 walks), he is an important component of Seattle’s fight against the Dodgers’ batting prowess. When playing such a powerful lineup as that of Los Angeles, Miller’s ability to get Ks (128 out of the 139.2 innings pitched) simply becomes crucial.
On the flip side, Walker Buehler does not consider his performance during this season to be good enough for the Dodgers on the basis of his 5.58 ERA and a WHIP of 1.56. The fact Walker is trying hard to find himself again after giving up eleven home runs since his last start, followed by 40.1 innings shows some signs of vulnerability that can be taken advantage of by Seattle Mariners. Nevertheless, even if he gets away with it this time around, Buehler should think about the things which would bring him back down to earth such as giving up too many hits and too many walks per nine innings.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 +145, Total Odds: 8.5
The betting lines suggest a relatively balanced view of the game with the Dodgers favored to win but not overwhelmingly so. The total over/under at 8.5 with odds leaning towards the over reflects the expectation of a potentially high-scoring game, considering both teams’ recent trends and the pitchers’ profiles.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
Seattle’s recent form reveals a concerning trend with a 1-6 SU in their last 7 games and a glaring 0-8 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against the Dodgers. This streak could be a significant deterrent for bettors leaning towards a Mariners win, especially with their historical struggles at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers, on the other hand, boast a solid 8-3 SU in their last 11 games and an even more impressive 8-0 SU in their last 8 home games against Seattle. These trends, coupled with their strong offensive and relatively steady pitching, make them a safer bet in this matchup.
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/20/24 Betting Picks
The Dodgers should be able to beat the spread when looking at figures and tendencies. This is beside the point that Mariners could cause an upset with Miller pitching since a combination of Dodgers home ground advantage and efficiency in batting makes them more likely winners. Again, going by both teams’ past matches that mostly end over; gambling on over 8.5 runs can as well be wise.
On prop bets front, there may be some value in considering things like player strikeouts or total bases with individuals such as Walker Buehler who has been prone to giving up high strikeout totals lately. For this reason, today’s best MLB predictions recommend going for a Dodgers win along with the spread and only slightly favoring overs for total runs.