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Texas (10-9) at Seattle (8-12)
- When: Apr 17 2026, 9:40 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle
- TV: SEAM
Texas vs Seattle MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Seattle -138
Runline: Seattle -1.5 (+170)
Total: 6.5
Texas Rangers: Feeling Dangerous
Texas rolls into Seattle feeling like absolute heroes after pulling off a ninth inning comeback. Down late, vibes low, water jugs flying in the dugout, then boom… instant offense.
Joc Pederson and Ezequiel Duran delivered when it mattered, and suddenly this team looks like it believes again. Josh Jung casually went 3 for 5 with a homer because why not stack confidence on top of chaos.
And now they get Jacob deGrom on the mound. Yes, that Jacob deGrom. The guy who just went six innings with one run and nine strikeouts like it was a light workout.
So yeah, Texas is showing up with momentum, confidence, and a guy who ruins hitters’ evenings.
Seattle Mariners: Searching For Offense
Seattle returns home after getting swept and scoring runs like it is optional. Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Josh Naylor are hitting a combined .162, which is… not ideal if you are trying to win baseball games.
The good news. Logan Gilbert is dealing. One run over seven innings in his last start and solid career numbers against Texas. The bad news. He might need to pitch a complete game shutout just to feel safe.
The Mariners keep saying “someone’s gonna eat.” At this point, fans are just hoping someone finds the menu.
The Betting Reality
Seattle is favored at -138, which feels bold considering their bats are currently on vacation. The Rangers have the hotter lineup and the better ace on the mound.
Yes, Gilbert is legit. But deGrom on form plus a team coming off a comeback win is a dangerous combination.
LVSB Final Score Prediction
Seattle keeps it close because pitching saves them, but Texas brings just enough offense to ruin the home crowd’s night.
Final Score: Rangers 4, Mariners 2
Lean: Texas ML (+115)
Total: Under 6.5 (-115)
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