The Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners are set to play. The following preview showcases the current odds, trends, and stats. The Red Sox are coming off an 11-8 loss to the Yankees on Saturday and this article is being written ahead of their Sunday night game. Additionally, the Mariners won their last game to the White Sox 6-3 on Sunday. The visiting Mariners are sending out right-handed starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (6-6, 2.72 ERA). The home team Red Sox starting pitcher is right-handed Nick Pivetta (4-7, 4.50 ERA). The Red Sox hitting leaders are Rafael Devers hitting .294, 23 home runs, and 64 RBI. The Mariners hitting leaders are Julio Rodriquez hitting .263 and Cal Raleigh with 22 home runs and 67 RBI. The Red Sox are six games back in the standings while the Mariners are tied for their division. Who will win in a game between two American League teams currently fighting for a Wild Card spot? Which team has the best odds?
Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Seattle Mariners | -1.5 (+145) | Over 8.5 (-115) | -110 |
| Boston Red Sox | +1.5 (-175) | Under 8.5 (-105) | -110 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Match Details
- Fixture: Seattle Mariners @ Boston Red Sox
- Date and Time: Monday 29th, 2024 @ 7:10 p.m.
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Seattle Mariners | vs. | Boston Red Sox |
| 56-51 | Record | 55-48 |
| 3.7 | Runs/G | 5 |
| .218 | BA | .258 |
| .300 | OBP | .326 |
| .369 | SLG | .434 |
| .669 | OPS | .761 |
| 120 | HR | 125 |
| 79 | SB | 98 |
| 3.36 | ERA | 3.89 |
| 1.07 | WHIP | 1.23 |
| 28 | Saves | 27 |
| .984 | Fielding % | .980 |
Key Stats
Seattle Mariners
Logan Gilbert’s team is 2-3 in his last five starts. His last start was a team loss giving up one earned runs over six and a half innings. In the last seven days, the Mariners OPS is .761 and .226 batting average. Led by Jorge Polanco hitting four home runs and batting .292. The Mariners are batting .219 vs. right-handed pitching this season. Furthermore, the away team batting average is .230. The July hitting stats are .215 batting average, .383 SLG and .691 OPS. Including, the team has added 27 home runs.
Boston Red Sox
Nick Pivetta’s team is 1-4 in his last five starts. His last start was a Red Sox loss giving up seven earned runs over two innings. In the last seven days, the Red Sox OPS is .931 and .307 batting average. Led by Tyler O’Neill hitting four home runs and batting .429. The Sox are batting .261 vs. right-handed pitching this season. Furthermore, the home team batting average is .260. The July hitting stats are .281 batting average, .490 SLG and .835 OPS. Including, the team has added 31 home runs.
Prediction
Understanding the trends supports making better predictions. Overall, the teams are having similar seasons. The betting favorite is a pick’em. The pitching matchup favors the Mariners as Logan Gilbert is having the better season and is coming in with more momentum. It is important to understand past results can’t guarantee future results though. The hitting matchup favors the Red Sox. The Mariners are hitting poorly over the last seven days. Comparatively, the Red Sox are having a hot hitting streak. The Red Sox are hitting right-handed pitching better than the Mariners. Furthermore, the Red Sox have a slight hitting advantage over the course of the season. The hottest player on either team is Tyler O’Neill. His high batting average and home runs is a difference maker. There is always a small advantage to the home team. Following the trends offers an opportunity to find the best odds.
Final Pick
Over 8.5 (-115)
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