The Colorado Rockies will head east to take on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. This interleague matchup starts at 10:10 p.m. ET and fans can watch it on either RTNW or ATRM.
Colorado Rockies at Seattle Mariners Odds
Vegas has listed Seattle (-125) as the favorite over Colorado (+115). Bettors can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at -120 for over 8.5 runs and +100 for under 8.5. Gamblers can also bet on the game’s spread with the runline odds sitting at -180 for the Rockies +1.5 runs and +160 for the Mariners -1.5.
The Rockies have gone 44-43 SU this year and are 43-44 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 0.6 units for moneyline gamblers and 0.5 units ATS. The Mariners, on the other hand, are 56-32 SU and 45-42 ATS. The team’s gained 21.1 units for moneyline bettors and 0.4 units ATS.
Neither team has established itself as a strong over/under play this year. Mariners games have a 43-43-1 over/under record so far in 2018. Colorado has an over/under record of 41-43-3.
German Marquez will get the start for the visiting Rockies. The right-handed Marquez is 6-8 with a 5.14 ERA and 93 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Mariners this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Mariners are handing the ball to righty Felix Hernandez (8-6, 5.11 ERA), who has 85 strikeouts and 36 walks, as well as a WHIP of 1.36. Hernandez did not record a start against the Rockies in 2017.
As a unit, Seattle’s pitchers have given up 4.1 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have a 3.93 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.75 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.7 K/9.
Seattle’s offense has put up 4.4 runs per outing, including 4.3 per game over its last 10 games and 3.8 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .276/.318/.448 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
Shortstop Jean Segura and outfielder Dee Gordon have paced the Mariners’ offense this year. Segura is slashing .332/.361/.469 with six home runs, 46 RBIs, 60 runs and 14 stolen bases, while Gordon’s line is .282/.303/.350 with 92 hits, 21 RBIs, 39 runs and 22 stolen bases.
In the visiting dugout, Colorado’s pitching staff allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.52 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.46 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 5.45, along with a K/9 of 8.75.
The Rockies offense has slashed .252/.319/.422 on its way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 4.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Colorado’s offense has been led by third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story, who have combined to blast 38 home runs. Arenado is hitting .312/.396/.601 with 22 home runs, 63 RBIs and 57 runs scored, while Story is slashing .279/.343/.523 with 16 homers, 60 RBIs, 44 runs and 10 stolen bases.
The Rockies have gained 0.4 units and are 23-29 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 28 of those games, compared to 23 that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Mariners have netted 20.8 units and are 30-29 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 32 of those games, compared to 27 that’ve gone under.
Colorado Rockies vs. Seattle Mariners Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Mariners, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
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The under has cashed in five of Colorado’s last seven games.
The Rockies have won six of their last seven games SU while the Mariners have taken nine of their last 10.
Colorado has posted 20.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 21.8 over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mariners have hit 12 over their last 10.
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