by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Aug 03, 2023
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Friday, August 4, 2023
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: BSW
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Mariners -115, Angels -105; Over/Under: 8 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Mariners -115, Angels -105; Over/Under: 8 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Mariners -115, Angels -105; Over/Under: 8 runs
Season Record
Seattle Mariners: 56-52 (3rd place, AL West)
Los Angeles Angels: 56-53 (4th place, AL West)
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Seattle Mariners: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Angels: 6-4 last 10
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Preview and Analysis
The Mariners are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 56-52 record overall and have a road record of 25-26. This is the 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Angels on Friday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 22nd in the MLB with a .711 OPS. Rookie pitcher Bryan Woo is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Luis Castillo is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 7-7 with a 2.88 ERA this season. His team lost 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 7 Ks on 2 hits through 6 IP against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Angels are entering this series on a 2 game losing streak and lost their 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 56-53 record overall and have a home record of 29-23. This is the 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Mariners on Friday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .778 OPS. Shohei Ohtani is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Reid Detmers is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 2-8 with a 4.35 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 2 earned runs, 1 homer, and 2 BB with 5 strikeouts on 3 hits through 4.2 innings played against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Mariners vs Angels Prediction
The current betting odds have the Mariners listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Mariners gave away their closer at the trade deadline which seems like a step in the wrong direction since they are still in this playoff race with a record above .500, but they did win their series against the Red Sox and their offense has been playing a lot better lately. They have been putting up a lot more runs in their games now and they are going to be looking to use this series as a way to climb over the Angels in the standings while also hurting their playoff chances. The Angels have also been playing a lot better since coming out of the All-Star break as they have gotten themselves back in this playoff race, but lately they have been starting to slump again with their offense not putting up that many runs, and their offense has been their strength all season. The Mariners have been improving on offense lately and they can take advantage of this pitching matchup now that they are rolling. The Angels have Detmers on the mound here and he hasn't been bad this season but he is not a lights out pitcher either and he is going to give up runs with the way the Mariners have been hitting. The Mariners also have their ace Castillo on the mound here and he has been pitching really well in his starts lately and all season so he will defend any lead his team gets with another solid outing and the Mariners will be able to get past the Angels in this road game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mariners to win this game.
Mariners Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, August 4, 2023 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Mariners 4 Angels 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Seattle Mariners: 56-52 (-8.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 47-42 (-7.2 units) on the moneyline when the total is 7 to 8.5. 18-10 OVER as an underdog of +100 to +150. 32-19 OVER on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5.
Los Angeles Angels: 27-21 (+6.2 units) on the moneyline when the money line is +125 to -125. 45-35 (+10 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 18-10 OVER against division opponents. 27-18 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Seattle Mariners: M. Gonzales (SP) Out indefinitely - Forearm. J. Kelenic (CF) Early Sept - Foot. P. Murfee (SP) out for season - Elbow. R. Ray (SP) out for season - Forearm. E. McGee (SP) out for season - Elbow. E. White (1B) Mid Aug - Thigh.
Los Angeles Angels: M. Moniak (CF) Ques Thurs - Foot. L. O'Hoppe (C) Early Sept - Shoulder. B. Drury (3B) Prob Thurs - Shoulder. S. Bachman (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. G. Canning (SP) Late Aug - Undisclosed. J. Adell (LF) Out indefinitely - Oblique. J. Suarez (RP) Mid Aug - Shoulder. T. Ward (RF) Out indefinitely - Face. B. Joyce (RP) Mid Aug - Hand. M. Trout (CF) Mid Aug - Wrist. A. Rendon (3B) Late Aug - Shin. C. Devenski (RP) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. G. Urshela (3B) out for season - Pelvis. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“It wasn't pretty. There have been much prettier singles. Your bat gets blown up and it goes right at the shortstop when he's trying to field the ball. But, we often talk, it's baseball. You need a little luck once in a while.” - Scott Servais after his team’s win against the Red Sox in their game on Wednesday.
“That's why (Strider) is one of the best in the league. He had his fastball working today and we had a hard time getting to it.” - Phil Nevin after his team’s loss against the Braves in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Seattle Mariners
J.P. Crawford (L) SS
Julio Rodriguez (R) CF
Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
Cal Raleigh (S) DH
Ty France (R) 1B
Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF
Dominic Canzone (L) LF
Tom Murphy (R) C
Dylan Moore (R) 2B
Los Angeles Angels
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
C.J. Cron (R) 1B
Randal Grichuk (R) LF
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
Zach Neto (R) SS
Chad Wallach (R) C
Jordyn Adams (R) CF
Statistical Leaders
Seattle Mariners
Batting Average: Cade Marlowe (.308)
Hits: Julio Rodriguez (110)
Home Runs: Julio Rodriguez (17)
RBI: Eugenio Suarez (69)
Stolen Bases: Julio Rodriguez (25)
Wins: George Kirby (9)
Saves: Andres Munoz (3)
ERA: Easton McGee (0.00)
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Randal Grichuk (.364)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (123)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (39)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (81)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (13)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (9)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (23)
ERA: Reynaldo Lopez (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.
