Gilbert and Pivetta Set to Get It Going in Red Sox-Mariners Series

Mariners vs Red Sox Odds Has Slumping Red Sox Favored in Monday's Series Opener At Fenway

Seattle Could Have the Edge In the Starting Pitching Department

The Seattle Mariners head to Boston aided by the addition of outfielder Randy Arozarena, who faced the Red Sox often during his days with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mariners vs Red Sox odds had Monday’s game opening as a Pick’em with Boston now a slight favorite.

There were 39 runs scored in three games the last time that the Mariners and Red Sox squared off. Boston has won seven of the last eight games against the Mariners, with the last seven all finishing over the total.

  • The MLB odds have the Red Sox priced at -125 to win the series opener with +165 odds at -1.5 on the run line, while Seattle is priced at +105 to take Monday’s opener.
  • When looking at the MLB playoff standings, both the Red Sox and Mariners would be left out of the postseason if the playoffs began today. Seattle is 10th at +2500 in the odds of winning the World Series, with the Red Sox tied for 12th at +4000 in the championship odds.

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⚾Matchup: Seattle Mariners 56-51 at Boston Red Sox 55-48 (UPDATE)
📅Date/Time: Monday-Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. ETl Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. ET
📍Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
📺TV & Live Stream: Root Sports Northwest, NESN

Mariners vs Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Monday: Logan Gilbert (Mariners); Nick Pivetta (Red Sox)
  • Tuesday: Luis Castillo (Mariners); James Paxton (Red Sox)
  • Wednesday: George Kirby (Mariners); Brayan Bello (Red Sox)

Newcomers Right In The Middle Of Things

Randy Arozarena wasted little time making his presence felt after being acquired by the Mariners with three hits in his first two games with his new team.

Arozarena was hitting second in the order as he had two hits, a walk, and a run scored in Sunday’s 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. He has had his struggles this season against the Red Sox, as he is 5-for-26 with nine strikeouts. He does have a double and home run against Boston. That could factor into the Mariners vs Red Sox odds.

Speaking of struggling, James Paxton had 48 walks in 89.1 innings in 18 starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite having just six quality starts, he was 8-2. His issues led to him being first designated for assignment and then being traded to the Red Sox.

Paxton pitched for the Red Sox last season, and in mid-August, he had a 3.34 ERA before struggling mightily in his final three outings. Will a return to Boston and the American League be what Paxton needs? We’ll find out as he is set to pitch on Tuesday.

Five of Seattle’s last seven road games went over the total.

Can The Red Sox Pitchers Turn It Around?

Runs have not been in short supply in recent games for the Red Sox.

In the last four games, there have been a combined total of 72 runs scored.

The Red Sox starting pitchers have an ERA of 8.83 in those four games, with the Red Sox going 1-3 in those games. Keep that in mind when looking at the Mariners vs Red Sox odds.

In the last week, the Red Sox are last in the majors with a 6.99 ERA as opponents are batting .339 against the Red Sox. There are only two qualified hitters with a batting average of .339 or higher this season.

Perhaps getting to face a Seattle Mariners team that is 28th among 30 MLB teams with a .368 slugging percentage.

Seattle’s three projected starting pitchers in this series have ERAs of 2.70 or lower in July.

Seven of Boston’s last eight games went over the total.

Who’s Hot

  • Cam Booser, Boston Red Sox P: Booser has given up 10 hits and no runs with 12 strikeouts in 14.1 innings over his last 15 games.
  • Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners P: Munoz has allowed one hit and no runs with eight strikeouts in 9.1 innings over his last nine appearances.
  • Tyler O’Neill, Boston Red Sox OF: O’Neill has at least two hits in five of his last eight games. He is batting .412 with six home runs and nine extra-base hits during that stretch.
  • Jorge Polanco, Seattle Mariners 2B: Polanco is 6-for-16 with five runs, a double, two home runs, and five RBIs in his last four games.

Who’s Not

  • David Hamilton, Boston Red Sox SS: Hamilton is 3-for-21 with five strikeouts in his last seven games.
  • Gregory Santos, Seattle Mariners P: Santos has given up six hits and runs in 2.2 innings over his last three outings.
  • Luke Raley, Seattle Mariners OF: Raley is 3-for-34 with 10 strikeouts in his last 10 games.
  • Greg Weissert, Boston Red Sox P: Weissert has given up 15 hits and 15 runs with seven walks over his last 11 innings.

Mariners vs Red Sox Injury Update

Seattle will be missing outfielder Julio Rodriguez and shortstop J.P. Crawford.

First baseman Triston Casas is expected to start a rehab assignment this week, so while he could return to the Red Sox soon, it won’t happen during this series. Pitchers Chris Martin and Justin Slaten are also on the injured list.

Mariners vs Red Sox Betting Preview

Both the Red Sox and Mariners have spent time this season in playoff position. However, Boston is one game out of the final playoff spot in the American League, with Seattle 1.5 games behind Kansas City for the final playoff berth. Seattle’s best chance might be to win the American League West Division title with Houston percentage points ahead of the Mariners.

Each of the last seven times that the Mariners played at Fenway Park, the game landed over the total. The total is at 8.5 for Monday’s opener.

Boston is just 16-21 outright as a home favorite this season, with Seattle 11-13 as the road underdog. It is buyer beware among those who bet online with Boston 9-28 against the run line when favored at home. Seattle has covered in 12 of 24 games as the road ‘dog.

Seattle has seen 28 of 53 road games go over the total.

When looking at the 2024 MLB home run leaders, Rafael Devers (23 home runs) and Tyler O’Neill (22 home runs) are vying for the team lead for the Red Sox, while Cal Raleigh leads Seattle with 22 home runs.

The chance of rain is approaching 50% for the series opener.

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