The American League battle between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers takes place on Saturday at Globe Life Field with both teams having completely different beans on the current standings. Although the Mariners have an enviable record of 79-75, they still have to contend with the Texas Rangers who are a step down with a rather weak 73-81 record. As such this game presents one of the fiercest challenges for the two teams since the season is coming to an end, which also means that those who want to place wagers and take expert premium tips will find them very useful.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers 9/21/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Globe Life Field |
| Watch: | ROOT Sports NW, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Mariners odds: | +105 Moneyline |
| Rangers odds: | -123 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Seattle Mariners (79-75) vs. Texas Rangers (73-81)
This performance is part of a broader trend where Seattle has maintained an upper hand against Texas, securing 8 wins out of their last 9 encounters. Their road games tell a mixed story, with an impressive 5-1 record in recent outings contrasted by a historical 3-9 struggle at Globe Life Field against the Rangers. Each game, whether a tight 3-2 victory over the Yankees or a challenging 1-2 loss, reflects their ability to maintain competitive edge under varying circumstances.
| Seattle Mariners Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 20, 2024 | TEX | 8-2 | Win |
| 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 |
Texas, conversely, has had a bumpier ride, with a recent record peppered with losses, including a stark 0-4 shutout against Toronto. Despite their struggles, the Rangers maintain a strong home game record, which includes a 9-3 win rate against Seattle at Globe Life Field—highlighting their potential to leverage home advantage effectively. Their performance in the last few games, such as the strategic 2-0 win against Toronto, shows that when aligned, they can deliver solid outcomes.
| Texas Rangers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 20, 2024 | SEA | 2-8 | Lose |
| 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 |
Emerson Hancock (3-4, 4.83 ERA) vs. Max Scherzer (2-4, 3.95 ERA)
Emerson Hancock takes the mound, albeit with less than favorable stats: a 4.83 ERA with a WHIP of 1.33 suggesting he still has issues with pacing the game and conceding runs. Nevertheless, his season is still a rookie one with 50.1 innings pitched marked with 52 hits and 33 passive strikeouts in his stats. How well he does against Texas is important; he has to use his fastball better and take control of the game if the Mariners are to win the contest.
Max Scherzer is a welcome member of the Rangers’ pitching staff with the veteran standing at the mound is a 3.95 ERA and better WHIP of 1.15. His pedigree is very useful, especially in big games such as this one. Max Scherzer is himself an ace and Monteros Sucks a reliable batsman with the impressive ability to strike out a good number of batters, while walking very few of them, this is what will deter the Seattle lineup. His pitch could probably turn the entire game around.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Texas Rangers -123, Total Odds: 8.5
Though the odds slightly favor Texas, it is understandable as they are playing at home and have the added stability of Scherzer as a starting pitcher. The over/under is placed at 8.5, which means that many goals are likely to be scored and this follows the patterns seen in the last encounters of the two teams these days.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
Seattle’s recent performance generally has been good and in particular, they get the wins when it matters. Their ability to go on the road and their previous beatdowns over Texas this season allow them to be a baby doll underdog in this matchup despite the odds being stacked against them.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
Texas has been patchy in the recent past but with the home advantage and Scherzer on the mound Texas is just marginally ahead of the others. Their ability to execute high-pressure situations at home will certainly be the game changer when it comes to wearing out Seattle’s intent timelines.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers 9/21/24 Betting Picks
Following a thorough observation of the game dynamics and the previous results of both teams, it is apparent that Seattle is in excellent shape and can turn this game on its head. Yet, in this contest, hosting advantage and Max Scherzer’s moundsmanship for Texas hands them this contest. Given the trends in history and currently, it would be logical to say that betting on Texas to cover the spread is a sound one, given the fact that they are at home and looking good.
For those venturing into more bats, the over on total runs scored becomes attractive, considering the recent offensive displays by the teams. Prop bets, such as how many strikeouts Scherzer would register, could also be interesting. This free expert MLB preview recommends taking Texas for the win while expecting a high-scoring game as well.