by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Jun 08, 2023
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Friday, June 9, 2023
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Mariners -105, Angels -115; Over/Under: 7 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Mariners -105, Angels -115; Over/Under: 7 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Mariners -105, Angels -115; Over/Under: 7 runs
Season Record
Seattle Mariners: 30-31 (4th place, AL West)
Los Angeles Angels: 33-30 (3rd place, AL West)
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Seattle Mariners: 4-6 last 10
Los Angeles Angels: 5-5 last 10
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Preview and Analysis
The Mariners are entering this game off of a loss in their last game but split their 2-game series against the San Diego Padres 1-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 30-31 record overall and have a road record of 13-16. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the LA Angels on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 26th in the MLB with a .681 OPS. George Kirby was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Luis Castillo is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 4-3 with a 2.55 ERA this season. His team won 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 1 BB with 6 Ks on 5 hits through 7 IP against the Texas Rangers.
The Angels are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak but lost their 4-game series against the Houston Astros 3-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 33-30 record overall and have a home record of 17-13. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Mariners on Friday with the 3rd game of their series against the Chicago Cubs still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 6th in the MLB with a .759 OPS. Reid Detmers is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Shohei Ohtani is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 5-2 with a 3.30 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 5 earned runs, 2 homers, and 1 BB with 6 strikeouts on 9 hits through 6 innings played against the Houston Astros.
Mariners vs Angels Prediction
The current betting odds have the Mariners listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Mariners haven't been playing well in their games lately and they are barely staying over the .500 mark this season but they do have their ace on the mound in this game and that is going to give them their best chance to break out of this recent funk and win a game here. The Angels have been gaining some momentum lately with 3 wins in a row now but the Mariners have a day off to regroup before this series while the Angels don't. The Angels are also going with Ohtani in this game and he is coming off a bad start where he allowed 5 runs and hasn't been at his best lately. The Mariners haven't had a great offense this season but with their day off right before this game they will be looking to turn things around in this series against a divisional opponent and this will be their best chance to win a game in this series with the pitching matchup as Ohtani has been starting to slip. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mariners to win this game.
Mariners Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, June 9, 2023 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Mariners 3 Angels 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Seattle Mariners: 35-22 (+15.6 units) on the moneyline after scoring 4 runs or less 3 straight games. 99-75 (+19.8 units) on the moneyline against division opponents. 7-3 UNDER after allowing 8 runs or more. LUIS CASTILLO is 21-12 UNDER after a loss.
Los Angeles Angels: 76-96 (-30.4 units) on the moneyline against division opponents. 96-96 (-19.2 units) on the moneyline in home games. 9-5 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -150. SHOHEI OHTANI is 20-8 UNDER as a home favorite of -110 or higher.
Key Injuries
Seattle Mariners: M. Gonzales (SP) Late June - Forearm. T. Gott (RP) Out indefinitely - Back. E. McGee (SP) out for season - Elbow. P. Murfee (SP) Mid June - Elbow. E. White (1B) Mid Aug - Thigh. R. Ray (SP) out for season - Forearm.
Los Angeles Angels: T. Ward (RF) Ques Thurs - Illness. H. Renfroe (RF) Out indefinitely - Personal. M. Moore (RP) Late June - Oblique. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Suarez (RP) Mid June - Shoulder. L. O'Hoppe (C) Late Aug - Shoulder. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip.
Notable Quotes
"Awesome outing. He was on top of them all night long. It starts with the fastball. When you are commanding it early in the game you get respect from the other team with your fastball and that is what he did tonight.” - Scott Servais on Logan Gilbert after his team’s win against the Padres in their game on Tuesday.
“I had the confidence, and now I'm getting the opportunity.” - Jaime Barria after their win against the Cubs in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Seattle Mariners
J.P. Crawford (L) SS
Julio Rodriguez (R) CF
Ty France (R) 1B
Cal Raleigh (S) C
Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF
Jarred Kelenic (L) LF
Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
Mike Ford (L) DH
Kolten Wong (L) 2B
Los Angeles Angels
Mickey Moniak (L) RF
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mike Trout (R) CF
Anthony Rendon (R) 3B
Matt Thaiss (L) C
Brandon Drury (R) 2B
Jared Walsh (L) 1B
Luis Rengifo (S) LF
Zach Neto (R) SS
Statistical Leaders
Seattle Mariners
Batting Average: Ty France (.272)
Hits: Ty France (64)
Home Runs: Julio Rodriguez (11)
RBI: Eugenio Suarez (35)
Stolen Bases: Julio Rodriguez (12)
Wins: George Kirby (5)
Saves: Paul Sewald (12)
ERA: Easton McGee (0.00)
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Gio Urshela (.305)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (65)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (16)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (42)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (9)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (5)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (15)
ERA: Jose Soriano (0.00)
Managers:
Seattle Mariners: Scott Servais (8th season)
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
