Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners Odds, Picks and Predictions
Squaring off in the third game of a four-game series, the Minnesota Twins (49-47) will take on the Seattle Mariners (47-47) on Wednesday. Read ahead to get the details, and the Twins vs Mariners picks for this matchup.
If the MLB schedule ended today, the Twins would already sit in a playoff position, but the Mariners are trying to make a push to get in. With the MLB Trade Deadline quickly approaching, every game matters for both of these teams as they determine whether to be buyers or sellers.
When examining the best Twins vs Mariners picks, it is important to look at the MLB odds.
Moneyline: The Mariners come into this one as the favorites playing at home. They are -165 to win, while the Twins’ moneyline sits at +145.
Spread: The spread for this one features the Twins at +1.5, with odds of -160. The Mariners are -1.5, with odds of +140.
Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at seven. The over has odds of -120, while the under seven runs is +100.
Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners
Location of the game: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA.
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 19. 9:40 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Glancing at the MLB schedule, these two have split the first two games of this series, with the Mariners winning 7-6 on Monday, and the Twins winning 10-3 on Tuesday.
Minnesota has gone 6-4 in their last 10 MLB games. On the road this season, they have gone just 23-25 to date. In regards to the MLB standings, the Twins sit atop the AL Central at 49-47, 1.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians.
Offensively, the Twins rank 21st out of all MLB teams, averaging 4.27 runs per game.
Looking at the Mariners, they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games. Playing at T-Mobile Park, Seattle is 26-23 this season.
The Seattle Mariners standings show them in third in the AL West, nine games back of the Texas Rangers for first overall.
Out of all MLB teams, the Mariners rank 17th in scoring, averaging 4.48 runs per game.
The Minnesota Twins injury report shows that Byron Buxton and Michael A. Taylor sat Tuesday due to rest, but they should be back in for this one. Otherwise, they are without infielders Jorge Polanco (hamstring), Nick Gordon (shin), Royce Lewis (oblique), and Jose Miranda (shoulder).
The MLB injury report shows Seattle without several pitchers, including Robbie Ray, Marco Gonzales, and Bryce Miller. Outfielder Julio Rodriguez (rest) did not play Tuesday, but is expected back for this one.
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
Trying to take the series edge Wednesday, the Twins will turn to 35-year-old righty Kenta Maeda. Looking at his MLB player stats, he is 2-5 with a 5.50 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts over eight games.
In his last start against the Athletics, Maeda gave up three earned runs on four hits and four walks over just three innings of work.
Despite a record of just 6-7 in 19 MLB games, Mariners’ starter Luis Castillo has had a solid campaign this year. He currently sports a 2.96 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and he has struck out 122 in 112.1 innings.
Castillo is trying to bounce back from a rough outing in his last start. In the loss, he allowed three earned runs in five innings to the Detroit Tigers.
When making your Twins vs Mariners picks, there is a lot to take into account, but this one will likely come down to the pitching.
While Kenta Maeda has shown signs of dominance in his brief eight starts, Luis Castillo has been solid throughout this season. Castillo is even stronger at T-Mobile Park as he sports a 5-3 record with a 2.65 ERA at home versus a 1-4 record with a 3.51 ERA on the road.
- Between the stronger pitcher and playing at home, the Mariners seem like the stronger bet in this one. Take them to win straight up at -165.
Also, with two mediocre offenses and two defenses that rank in the top six in runs allowed per game (Twins are second, Mariners are sixth), take the under seven runs at +100.
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