Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/21/24

From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, we have the Mariners and Dodgers facing off in an interleague matchup. Wednesday’s matchup is set to get started at 10:10 PM ET, and MLBN is carrying the game on TV. The Dodgers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -164, while the Mariners have a money line payout of +139. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.

Seattle comes in with a record of 64-63 and will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Logan Gilbert will start for the Mariners, while the Dodgers are set to go with Jack Flaherty. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West and 75-52 overall.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -164

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Wednesday, August 21st.

HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS DODGERS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Mariners to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Mariners series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -160 favorites and squeaked out a 6-3 win. Seattle had a late rally, scoring three runs in the 8th, but Daniel Hudson closed things out for the Dodgers.

Walker Buehler got the start for the Dodgers, going just four innings while giving up three runs and striking out three. Joe Kelly came out of the bullpen for the win. Bryce Miller only went four innings for the Mariners, giving up two earned runs on five hits.

At the plate, Jason Heyward and Max Muncy each homered for the Dodgers. Heyward, Shohei Ohtani, and Gavin Lux each had two hits and two RBIs. Ohtani also stole a base.

Mariners Records & Stats

Seattle is on the road today vs. the Dodgers, and they are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes dropping the first two games of their series vs. the Dodgers. Currently, the Mariners are 64-63 overall, putting them five games behind the Astros in the AL West. So far, they have gone 19-13 in divisional games.

At home, the Mariners have gone 37-26 compared to 27-37 on the road. This season, the Mariners are just 12-19 as the road underdog. They have also dropped six straight games as the underdog. Seattle’s overall series record is 17-21-2, and they have dropped two straight series.

The Mariners have a run line record of 27-37 on the road this season, with an average run margin of -0.3. They have failed to cover the run line in their last two road games and are 6-6 against the run line in their last 12 games overall. As the underdog, they are 21-23 against the run line this season.

The Mariners are on the road against the Dodgers today, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. Seattle’s games have averaged 7.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 55-66. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 14-22. Overall, 40.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 7.5 runs, with the average line for their games being set at 8 runs.

Seattle is sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound today vs. the Dodgers. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 7-9 with a 2.96 ERA. Gilbert’s WHIP for the season is currently .88. In his 25 appearances, he has turned in 20 quality starts. Gilbert’s most recent outing came vs. the Pirates, where he took the loss, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has an ERA of 4.94 on the road compared to 2.68 at home.

Cal Raleigh has been a home run machine for the Mariners this season, as his 27 homers are the best on the team and 10th in the league. However, he has really struggled of late, hitting just 3/24 in his last six games. Overall, he is batting just .212 for the season. Julio Rodriguez has been a bright spot for the Mariners, batting .263 for the season with 11 homers and 38 RBIs.

As a team, the Mariners are 27th in the league in scoring at 3.9 runs per game. They are also the worst team in the league in terms of striking out, averaging 10 K’s per game. Overall, they are batting just .216, which is the worst mark in the league.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Los Angeles is currently leading the NL West by three games over the Padres, and they are 75-52 overall. The Dodgers have won three straight games, and they have gone 7-3 across their last ten. So far, they are 21-18 in divisional games.

At home, the Dodgers are 40-22 this season and 35-30 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 70-42 this year, and they are 5-10 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 23-17-2, and they have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Mariners heading into today’s game. At home, the Dodgers have won five straight games.

When betting the run line on the Dodgers, you should be aware that they have been a .500 team against the run line this season. They have been slightly better at home, where they are 30-32 against the run line, compared to 32-33 on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 55-57 against the run line as the favorite this season.

When the Los Angeles Dodgers play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9.0 runs per game. The Dodgers have played 104 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 81.9% of their games. Their over/under record for the season is 66-59, and their record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 11-9.

Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today and comes in with a record of 9-5 and an ERA of 3.06. So far, he has made 21 starts and 12 of them have been quality starts. Flaherty’s ERA for the season is 3.88 at home compared to 2.63 on the road. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Flaherty has been pitching well lately, as he has given up two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings.

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 39 home runs are 2nd most in the MLB. Ohtani is also hitting .291 for the season and comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season at the plate, as he is batting .263 and has gone deep 26 times.

Overall, the Dodgers are the 5th highest-scoring team in the league at 4.9 runs per game and are also one of the top home run-hitting clubs in the league. As a team, they are batting .252, which is 7th in the league, and are 3rd in team isolated power.