Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners Prediction 8-3-23 MLB Picks

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03 August 2023

The Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels meet Thursday in MLB action from Angel Stadium. The Mariners just finished up a series versus the Red Sox, splitting the first pair. In the Wednesday rubber match, Seattle posted a three-run comeback victory. As for Los Angeles, their series this week was versus the Braves. The Angels also split the first two games, and in the finale LA lost the series with a blowout defeat. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners managed a 6-2 win over the Red Sox in Monday’s opener, but then fell 6-4 in game two despite a homer and three RBI from Eugenio Suarez. In the Wednesday finale Seattle came back from a 3-0 deficit in a 6-3 victory. Cal Raleigh managed a two-run homer, while Eugenio Suarez had three hits, a run and an RBI.
For the starter job in the Thursday opener, the Mariners will go with Bryan Woo. This year Woo is 1-3 with a 4.96 ERA in 10 starts. In his last seven games Woo is 1-2 with a 4.17 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 36.2 innings.

Seattle Mariners Team Facts

The Mariners have lost each of their last seven games against the Angels following a home win.
The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against American League opponents following a home win.
The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Mariners' last three games as underdogs.
The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last four road games.
The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last five Thursday games against opponents that held a winning record.

Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts

Julio Rodriguez has hit at least one home run in each of the Mariners' last two games as road underdogs.
J.P. Crawford has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Teoscar Hernandez has scored at least one run in five of his last six road appearances against the Angels after playing the previous day.
Eugenio Suarez has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mariners' last eight games against opponents that held a winning record.
J.P. Crawford has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Julio Rodriguez ranks T8th in the league in Steals (25) this season.

Los Angeles Angels

Over on the Angels’ side, they were able to power out a 4-1 win over the Braves Monday but then fell 5-1 in the next game. LA’s Zach Neto had the only RBI in the loss. In the Wednesday rubber match Los Angeles coughed up six runs in the fourth inning during a 12-5 loss. Hunter Renfroe and Eduardo Escobar provided two RBI and a run each, and Shohei Ohtani had two hits with a run.

Speaking of Ohtani, he’ll make the start for the Angels in the Thursday opener. Ohtani is 9-5 on the season with a 3.43 ERA in 20 starts. Ohtani has managed a 4-3 record over his last seven starts with 18 earned runs in 44.2 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Team Facts

The Angels have won each of their last eight games against the Mariners following a road loss.
The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favourites against AL West opponents.
The Angels have won the first inning in each of their last three night games against American League opponents.
The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last six games as favourites against AL West opponents.
The Angels have trailed after 7 innings in five of their last six games as favourites against AL West opponents.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

Shohei Ohtani has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Angels' last 12 games against AL West opponents.
Shohei Ohtani has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of the Angels' last five games as favourites.
Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in four of the Angels' last five games against AL West opponents.
C.J. Cron has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances.
Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in each of the Angels' last 14 home games against AL opponents.
Zach Neto has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Angels' last four home games against AL West opponents.
Shohei Ohtani ranks 1st in the league in Home Runs (39) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Los Angeles Angels ranks 3rd in the league for home runs this season (166).
The Los Angeles Angels ranks 4th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.446).
The Seattle Mariners ranks 2nd in the league for walks allowed this season (282).
The Seattle Mariners ranks T29th in the league for triples this season (8).

ANDREW’S FREE PICK

I’m going to stick with Los Angeles. I think Ohtani will pitch well here despite his recent struggles on the mound. In his last start, Ohtani put up an excellent complete game-shutout with one hit, three walks and eight strikeouts. That said, over his two starts prior to that Ohtani gave up nine earned in 11.1 innings. I like LA to rally the offense and give him some support here. Seattle has scored four or more runs in four straight games though, so this should be an interesting matchup.