Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners 8/28/24 – On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Seattle Mariners in an American League match. The Rays have a record of 66-66 and are at an important part in the season where they need to turn the season around. At the same time, the Mariners, who are just a win ahead at 67-66, are also looking for wins in order not to fall behind in the postseason chase. Since both teams are looking to improve their performances, this matchup at T-Mobile Park is going to be a very important one. Let’s take a closer look at the games, statistics, as well as some betting patterns so as to provide the most informative MLB free reviews today.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners 8/28/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 4:10 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Tampa Bay Rays (66-66) vs. Seattle Mariners (67-66)
The Rays are currently fighting their own set of issues, which sinks their win-loss record to even, having lost four out of their last five games. The statistical performance for the team season is reasonably good as on paper, the team bats approximated .230 with 503 runs and 121 home runs while getting on base .306. This means that their offensive statistics as a team are a little lower than their best seasons in the past. Keep an eye on the Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers game today as a parallel matchup regarding team recovery and dynamics.
On the other hand, the Mariners with almost the same record have been slightly more impressive lately as they went 3-2 in their last five games. This is a significant improvement in their performance this year demonstrated by an overall earned run average of 3.51 and a good WHIP of 1.09 with the team pitching. This season their on-base average hovers around .216 which is low but which has been compensated by their power stroke as they have hit 146 home runs so far this year. The upcoming Athletics-Reds duel could be a comparative measure for gauging pitcher-batter duels, similar to what we expect in this matchup.
Tyler Alexander (5-3, 5.22 ERA) vs. Luis Castillo (10-12, 3.66 ERA)
This 5.22 ERA in 81 innings pitched makes Tyler Alexander’s season for the Rays somewhat of a mixed bag. His problems were giving up a lot of hits and home runs which he has given up 85 hits and 17 homers. The left-hander’s ability to work around the dangerous Mariners’ batting order could be critical to the Rays’ fortunes. While the results may not be spectacular, he still has some capacity to enhance his strikeouts standing at almost one every inning pitched.
Luis Castillo is the main pitcher of the Mariners as he has the best record amongst all pitchers on the team and has even better statistics of a 3.66 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 159.2 innings pitched. It should also be noted that it is easy to give Melendez some cover, and his ability to reduce home runs may be practical for the Mariners in what looks to be an evenly balanced game. For Seattle to win, Castillo has to be on top of the game especially when pitching against the Ray’s batters with runners on base.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -1.5 +122, Total Odds: 7
The betting odds tilt slightly in favor of the Mariners, likely influenced by their pitching advantage and recent form. The over on 7 runs seems a tempting bet, considering both teams have had games trending over recently.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
The Rays’ betting trends reveal some concerns, particularly their 1-4 spread record in their last five games, which could deter some bettors. However, their 33-30 record in road games against the spread suggests they occasionally perform better away from home. Betting trends indicate a possible bounce back, although caution is advised given their recent form.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
Seattle’s betting trends are not overly favorable, especially with a 26-39 record against the spread in road games, although this game being at home could offer them the comfort needed. Their recent 3-2 win-loss record adds a layer of reliability to betting on them, especially with Castillo on the mound.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners 8/28/24 Betting Picks
The game does look to be a close affair though, the Mariners have an upper hand in the pitchers’ department. Considering the analysis and current form of the teams. The possibility of the Tampa Bay Rays losing the game seems more likely because of the shaky nature of the team unless they do not make any mistakes from Castillo. The pick here would lean towards the Mariners covering the spread and the total going over considering the recent offenses of both teams.
In other words, even if it seems that the Mariners are the better alternative based on trends and recent form due to their advantage on the mound, the total runs at the over/under attract curious sports gamblers considering that further Sports Handicapping Insights can be provided.