New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Prediction, Preview and Odds - 05/31/2023

Game Time: 9:40 pm ET, Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Venue:  T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA

Where to Watch:  ROOT Sports NW

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Yankees +115, Mariners -135; Over/Under:  7.5 runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Yankees +115, Mariners -135; Over/Under:  7.5 runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Yankees +115, Mariners -135; Over/Under:  7.5 runs

New York Yankees:  33-23 (3rd place, AL East)

Seattle Mariners:  28-26 (4th place, AL West)

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New York Yankees:  7-3 last 10

Seattle Mariners:  7-3 last 10

The Yankees are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak after winning their 3-game series against the San Diego Padres 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 33-23 record overall and have a road record of 14-10. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Mariners on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 14th in the MLB with a .736 OPS. Nestor Cortes is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Clarke Schmidt is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 2-5 with a 5.58 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 4 Ks on 5 hits through 5 IP against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Mariners are entering this game off of a loss in their last game after winning their 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 28-26 record overall and have a home record of 16-14. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Yankees on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 24th in the MLB with a .696 OPS. Logan Gilbert is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while George Kirby is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 5-4 with a 3.43 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 7 earned runs, 4 homers, and 1 BB with 4 strikeouts on 9 hits through 4.2 innings played against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The current betting odds have the Yankees listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Yankees are off to a much better start than the Mariners have had this season. The Mariners were improving a lot last season and they were expected to take a step forward this year, but so far they have taken a step backwards as their offense has been struggling to score runs and they are barely staying over .500. The Yankees also got off to a slow start but they have been getting really hot lately and now find themselves climbing the standings as the wins pile up. The Yankees have one of the best bullpens in the league this season and even their starter in this game, Clarke Schmidt, has been getting better in his starts lately as he gives up less runs. The Mariners haven't been great with their pitching though and their offense is nowhere near where it was last season. They also have Kirby starting in this game who has struggled to pitch well in his starts and he even gave up 7 runs in his last start as his confidence is not very high right now in only his 2nd MLB season. The Yankees have a great opportunity to keep rolling in this series and add another win to their record here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Yankees to win this game.

Yankees Mariners Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 (9:40 pm ET start time) is Yankees 6 Mariners 5.

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New York Yankees: 33-23 (+7.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 14-10 (+5.6 units) on the moneyline in road games. 29-17 UNDER as an underdog of +100 to +150. 25-15 UNDER on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5. 

Seattle Mariners: 7-12 (-10.1 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -125 to -175. 5-9 (-7.4 units) on the moneyline at home when the total is 7 to 7.5. GEORGE KIRBY is 7-4 UNDER at home when the total is 7 to 7.5.

New York Yankees:  A. Rizzo (1B) Ques Tues - Wrist. C. Rodon (SP) Late June - Elbow. T. Kahnle (RP) Early June - Bicep. J. Donaldson (3B) Early June - Hamstring. I. Hamilton (RP) Mid June - Groin. J. Trevino (C) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. F. Montas (SP) Early July - Shoulder. J. Loaisiga (RP) Early Sept - Elbow. L. Trivino (RP) out for season - Elbow. G. Stanton (RF) Mid June - Hamstring. L. Gil (RP) Mid July - Elbow. S. Effross (RP) out for season - Elbow.

Seattle Mariners:  A. Pollock (CF) Out Indefinitely - Leg. E. McGee (SP) out for season - Elbow. A. Munoz (RP) Early June - Shoulder. D. Moore (RF) Early June - Oblique. P. Murfee (SP) Early June - Elbow. E. White (1B) Mid Aug - Thigh. R. Ray (SP) out for season - Forearm.

“That's one of the great individual games that you'll see.” - Aaron Boone on Aaron Judge after his team’s win against the Mariners in their game on Monday.

“He's really good. He knows his game. He doesn't get away from it. That's why he was the MVP last year.” - Scott Servais after his team’s loss against the Yankees in their game on Monday.

Gleyber Torres (R) 2B

Aaron Judge (R) RF

Willie Calhoun (L) DH

DJ LeMahieu (R) 1B

Harrison Bader (R) CF

Jake Bauers (L) LF

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS

Kyle Higashioka (R) C

Oswaldo Cabrera (S) 3B

J.P. Crawford (L) SS

Ty France (R) 1B

Julio Rodriguez (R) CF

Jarred Kelenic (L) LF

Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B

Cal Raleigh (S) C

Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF

Taylor Trammell (L) DH

Jose Caballero (R) 2B

Batting Average:  Anthony Rizzo (.304)

Hits:  Anthony Rizzo (62)

Home Runs:  Aaron Judge (17)

RBI:  Aaron Judge (38)

Stolen Bases:  Anthony Volpe (13)

Wins:  Gerrit Cole (6)

Saves:  Clay Holmes (5)

ERA:  Ian Hamilton (1.23)

Batting Average:  Jarred Kelenic (.283)

Hits:  Jarred Kelenic (54)

Home Runs:  Jarred Kelenic (10)

RBI:  Eugenio Suarez (34)

Stolen Bases:  Julio Rodriguez (9)

Wins:  George Kirby (5)

Saves:  Paul Sewald (11)

ERA:  Easton McGee (0.00)

Managers:

New York Yankees: Aaron Boone (6th season)

Seattle Mariners: Scott Servais (8th season)