In this article, we will formulate a Mariners vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 27, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Seattle Mariners Betting Preview

The Seattle Mariners (41-39, 21-20 Away) are currently on a three-series road trip, on which they beat the Chicago Cubs and split with the Minnesota Twins. Seattle opened that series with a pair of wins, but the Twins responded with two of their own to earn a split. In last night’s 10-1 defeat, Miles Mastrobuoni drove in the lone run for offense, while Emerson Hancock took the loss after allowing two runs on three hits with two strikeouts and three walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Mariners average 4.56 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .246/.323/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 4.02 ERA (19th) and 1.28 WHIP (17th). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .275 batting average, 32 home runs, and 62 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is Logan Gilbert, who is 2-2 in eight starts this season, with a 3.12 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 40.1 innings.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers (40-41, 23-16 Home) returned home from two road series and two wins in the pocket after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles. In a rubber match against Baltimore, the Rangers celebrated a 7-0 victory, the second time this month they kept the opponents off the scoreboard. Josh Jung led the offense with three RBI, while Jacob deGrom got the win after allowing no runs on one hit with seven strikeouts and two walks across 7.0 innings of work.

This season, the Rangers average 3.64 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .228/.293/.366 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.25 ERA (2nd) and 1.14 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .230 batting average, nine home runs, and 39 RBI this season.

Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the Rangers on Friday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 4-3 record in 12 starts this year with a 1.56 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in 69.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

Six of the Mariners’ last seven games have gone OVER the total runs line.
Nine of the Rangers’ last 11 home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Mariners’ last nine games as favorites against AL West opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four night games at Globe Life Field.

Matchup/League Facts

The Rangers rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.293).
The Rangers rank T3rd in the league for walks allowed this season (222).
The Mariners rank T27th in the league for doubles this season (110).
The Mariners rank 4th in the league for steals this season (78).

Mariners vs Rangers Prediction

The Mariners won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five out of six this season. Even though seven of the past ten meetings went Over, I am going with Under in this one because of the pitching matchup. The last time Logan Gilbert and Nathan Eovaldi started one across another, the teams combined for four runs. I expect a similar scenario on Friday. Gilbert allowed more than two runs just once in his last six starts, while Eovaldi hasn’t surrendered more than a run in his previous seven starts. Eovaldi is coming back from an injury, so the Mariners could cause him some trouble, but I am sure he will continue where he left off. Go with Under.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Under 7.5