Texas (9-5) at Seattle (6-8)
- When: Apr 12 2025, 9:40 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle
- Where to watch: RSN
Game Prediction & Betting Insight: Rangers vs Mariners
Moneyline: Seattle -14 | Total: 7.0
Seattle Mariners Outlook:
The Mariners are finding their groove, and Friday night’s 5-3 win over the Rangers showed just how dangerous they can be when the bats heat up. Cal Raleigh’s late-game blast not only gave Seattle the win but also set a franchise record for most home runs by a catcher. With back-to-back wins for the first time this season, Seattle is building momentum and quickly closing the gap in the AL West.
Jorge Polanco and Rowdy Tellez also joined the party with solo home runs, proving Seattle’s lineup has power throughout. The win followed a wild comeback against Houston on Wednesday, and now the Mariners are winners of three of their last four. That surge has helped them chip away at Texas’ division lead, cutting it in half to just three games.
On the mound, Bryan Woo (1-0, 3.75 ERA) is looking to build on his strong start to the season. His command has been solid, and he’ll look to keep the Texas lineup guessing. Given Seattle’s home-field advantage, recent surge, and improved bullpen performance, backing the Mariners on the moneyline is the play here.
Texas Rangers Outlook:
The defending champs are in a mini-slump, dropping three of their last four. Josh Jung’s two-run homer was a bright spot in Friday’s loss and his return from the injured list adds much-needed depth to the lineup. However, Texas’ pitching continues to be shaky, especially in high-leverage situations.
Kumar Rocker (0-1, 7.88 ERA) gets the ball for the Rangers. Still searching for his first MLB win, Rocker has shown flashes of potential but continues to be inconsistent. His debut last year came in Seattle, where he performed well under a pitch limit. However, his overall MLB record (0-3, 5.49 ERA) leaves bettors cautious.
Rocker needs to minimize mistakes over the plate against a Mariners lineup that’s rediscovered its power stroke. Until he proves he can string together solid outings, it’s hard to trust him on the road in a key division battle.
Prediction & Best Bets:
Moneyline: Back the Mariners (-147) to ride their hot streak and extend their win streak to three.
Total: Lean over 7.0 (-105), as both teams are capable of putting up runs in bunches, especially with two unpredictable arms starting.
Final Score Prediction: Mariners 6, Rangers 3.
Props to Watch: Look for Cal Raleigh to stay hot and Josh Jung to stay in the RBI mix. Also, consider Bryan Woo for 5+ strikeouts.
Seattle is trending up, and they’re a strong bet at home to take control of the series.
- MLB Odds source: MYBookie Sportsbook
