Shohei Ohtani will get the start for the Angels (56-53, 29-23 home) as they host the Mariners (56-52, 25-26 away) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Mariners will give the starting nod to Bryan Woo. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL West matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels.

SEATTLE MARINERS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Mariners +133

This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Thursday, August 3rd.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:

  • In their last ten games as the underdog, the Mariners have put together a record of 6-4.
  • So far this year, the Mariners lead the season series against the Angels 2-4.
  • Shohei Ohtani has given up four away runs across his last two starts.

SEATTLE MARINERS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL WEST

Leading up to today’s game, the Mariners are 3rd in the AL West on a record of 56-52. Overall, they have played in 33 different series, going 16-15-2. When playing above .500 teams, the Mariners are 56-52, and currently hold win percentages of 54.4% at home and 49.0% on the road.

Bryan Woo has a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 4.96 heading into the game. On the road, he has gone 1-1 with an ERA of 6.79 in six appearances. At home, Woo has put together a mark of 0-2 with an ERA of 6.79 as well. His season-long WHIP is 1.26, along with a batting average allowed of .241. Opposing teams have compiled a slugging percentage against him of .431.

Bryan Woo’s most recent start against the Diamondbacks resulted in a no-decision for the right-hander. He pitched five innings, giving up three runs on seven hits, but the Mariners ultimately fell 4-3.

The Mariners have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 15 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 12th in home runs and 17th in slugging percentage. Overall, Seattle is averaging 4.5 runs per game (14th).

Julio Rodríguez has been a force to be reckoned with for the Mariners in their last ten games, leading the team with 3 home runs. His season-long total stands at 17, and his overall batting average is .251.

WILL THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

109 games into the season, the Angels have a record of 56-53, putting them 4th in the AL West. This mark includes an overall series 15-16-2. At home, they are 29-23 compared to 27-30 on the road.

The Los Angeles Angels will look to Shohei Ohtani to take the mound, as he currently holds a 9-5 record. Through 20 appearances, the right-hander has posted an ERA of 3.43 and a K/9 of 11.64. Additionally, his FIP stands at 4.14 and his OBP is .278.

Shohei Ohtani delivered a masterful performance, tossing nine scoreless frames while allowing just one hit. His efforts helped the Angels shut out the Tigers 6-0.

Across their last ten games, the Angels’ offense is 7th in batting average, leading to an average of 4.6 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 7th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .778 on 166 (3rd).

Luis Rengifo has been a bright spot for the Angels’ offense this season, leading the team with 10 home runs over their last five games. He has also maintained a batting average of .229, providing a consistent presence at the plate.