This Friday, September 20th, 2024, occurs an American League match between the Seattle Mariners (78-75) and the Texas Rangers (73-80) in a late-season clash of the best game. Both the teams know that the time is running out therefore they need to win in order to improve their records. This exciting showdown will take place in the Globe Life Field and it is evident from premium best picks going for over-under that it will be a hard-fought game.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers 9/20/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Globe Life Field |
| Watch: | MLBN, BSSW, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Mariners odds: | -105 Moneyline |
| Rangers odds: | -112 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7 |
Seattle Mariners (78-75) vs. Texas Rangers (73-80)
The Seattle Mariners, boasting a slightly better record, are pushing hard as they enter this game. Seattle’s recent form has been a mixed bag, as they’ve won 4 of their last 6 games. Their performance on the road has shown resilience and determination, evident from a strong 4-1 win record in recent away games, setting them up with momentum as they face Texas. Despite a tough loss to the Yankees, their overall offensive tactics, led by a strategic approach at bat, have kept them competitive.
| Seattle Mariners Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | NYY | 3-2 | Win |
| Sep 18, 2024 | NYY | 1-2 | Lose |
| Sep 17, 2024 | NYY | 2-11 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | TEX | 7-0 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | TEX | 5-4 | Win |
In contrast, the Texas Rangers are struggling to find consistent form, with a record of 3-6 in their last 9 games. Their last game resulted in a loss to Toronto, indicating struggles in both offense and defense. However, their home form tells a different story, having won 4 of their last 5 games at Globe Life Field. The Rangers will be looking to capitalize on their strong home record and recent favorable matchups against Seattle.
| Texas Rangers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | TOR | 0-4 | Lose |
| Sep 18, 2024 | TOR | 2-0 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | TOR | 13-8 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | SEA | 0-7 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | SEA | 4-5 | Lose |
George Kirby (12-11, 3.62 ERA) vs. Jacob deGrom (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
George Kirby, hurling for the Seattle Mariners in this matchup, is a dependable pitcher with a win-loss record of 12-11 and an earned run average of 3.62. He has a knack for making the right plays, due to his WHIP of 1.08, which has been particularly important in some of the trickier games for the Mariners. Since he also manages to rack up strikeouts and minimize walks, it allows the Seattle team to control the pace of the game.
There’s a caveat when Jacob deGrom, who is on the mound for the Rangers, is in the picture. There is almost no game time recorded (3.2) and thus no earned runs, so his season stats show a 0 ERA. But he made a name for himself thanks to how he played in the past, which could make a difference. His presence could help to enhance the Rangers’ rotation making them a little harder to beat as long as he performs to the level that his history suggests.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -105, Total Odds: 7
Considering the current betting odds, Seattle is a slight favorite as a result of their superior record this season and their recent performance. Nonetheless, the close odds highlight the supposed intensity that will be in this contest, emerging as an exciting one for both gamblers and spectators.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
Seattle has shown resiliency after a loss, winning games as in this case and even in this series. They have dominated Texas historically and in their recent encounters except for a few games so bettors should be optimistic about their spread-covering abilities.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers although are at a low standing for the season have shown they can collect victories, especially at their home turf which makes them a hard team to bet against. If they manage to play home as they have consistently performed, that will definitely be important for this encounter, with deGrom’s support on the mound making things better.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers 9/20/24 Betting Picks
Considering the aforementioned factors and the recent performance of the two teams, Seattle should probably be the favorite but not by much because they have a good pitching staff and a very good record on the road. Still, DeGrom’s ace performance on his home mound coupled with the Rangers’ strong penchant for winning on home ground can tilt the balance.
As for prop bets, there may be some value to an over total since both teams are prone to scoring a lot of runs and giving up runs in a short time frame. The matchup presents a sandal case for over as the line is quite low at 7. In over all the Mariners have edged the Rangers and this no-cost MLB prediction also forecasts a close game although the odds do not provide much positivity.