Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners Prediction 8-5-23 MLB Picks
The Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels meet in game three of their four-game AL West division set in MLB action from Angel Stadium on Saturday night. Seattle’s taken the first two games of this series, can the Angels get on the board? Or will the Mariners win the series and push for a four-game sweep on Sunday? Let’s dive in and find out.
Mariners Pick Up Another Exciting Win Friday
The Seattle Mariners haven’t made it easy on themselves that’s for sure, but the Mariners managed to win the first two games of this key AL West division series, taking game two on Friday by a final score of 9-7. The win brought the Mariners up to 58-52 on the year, sitting 6 games back in the AL West division race and 2.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot in the American League. Julio Rodriguez leads the Mariners with 112 hits and 18 home runs while Teoscar Hernandez has 16 home runs along with 59 RBIs for the Mariners this season. Eugenio Suarez has 16 homers of his own along with a team-high 71 RBIs as well. J.P. Crawford also has a .266 batting average and a .380 OBP this season. George Kirby will start for the Mariners here and is 9-8 with a 3.43 ERA and 119 strikeouts this season.
Seattle Mariners Team Facts
- The underdogs have won three of the Mariners' last four games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts
- Julio Rodriguez ranks T7th in the league in Steals (26) this season.
Angels Fall Flat Again Friday
The Los Angeles Angels let game one slip away on Thursday and then were unable to respond on Friday, with the loss to Seattle dropping the Halos to 56-55 on the year, sitting 8.5 games back in the AL West division race and 5 games back of the final Wild Card spot in the AL. Shohei Ohtani leads the Angels across the board, hitting .310 with 126 hits, 40 home runs and 82 RBIs while Hunter Renfroe has a team-high 26 doubles with 17 home runs and 49 RBIs this season. Ohtani also has a team-high 7 triples to lead the Angels in three-baggers this season. Tyler Anderson will get the start for the Angels here and is 5-2 with a 4.98 ERA and 80 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have won four of their last five games as underdogs against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Angels have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Angels have led after 3 innings in eight of their last 10 games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Angels' last four games as home underdogs.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in seven of their last nine games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Shohei Ohtani ranks 1st in the league in Home Runs (40) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Angels ranks 3rd in the league for home runs this season (170).
- 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 (286).
- The Seattle Mariners ranks T29th in the league for triples this season (8).
Chris’ Pick
I have to look at the Mariners again here. The Angels just continue to disappoint in this series and they’ve been a team that has a tendency to run hot and cold, and now with injury concerns with Ohtani’s hand, it’s casted even more doubt over the Halos right now. Seattle’s playing the better baseball and just have a level of confidence right now that I think is too much of a hurdle for the Angels to get past. Give me Seattle here.
