Mariners vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The Seattle Mariners (1-3) hope to avoid their fourth straight defeat when they host the Los Angeles Angels (2-1) Monday at 9:40 PM ET on ROOT Sports NW. The Mariners are listed as -143 favorites to snap their losing skid, while the Angels are +122 underdogs.

George Kirby gets the starting nod for Seattle while Reid Detmers is Los Angeles’ starter for the contest.

Mariners vs. Angels Odds

Mariners odds to win: -143
Angels odds to win: +122
Spread: Mariners -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Monday, April 3, 2023
Time: 9:40 PM ET
TV: ROOT Sports NW

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Who Will Win Mariners vs. Angels?

Mariners and Angels Betting Trends (2022)

The Mariners were the moneyline favorite 82 total times last season. They finished 54-28 in those games.

When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -143 or shorter last year, Seattle had a record of 35-22 (61.4%).

Last season, the Angels won 22 out of the 75 games, or 29.3%, in which they were the underdog.

Last season, Los Angeles won 11 of its 40 games, or 27.5%, when it was the underdog by at least +122 on the moneyline.

The Mariners combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total 77 times last season for a 77-81-8 record against the over/under.

The Angels and their opponents hit the over in 72 of their 161 games with a total last season.

Mariners Stats & Insights (2022)

Last season the Mariners had the No. 18 offense in MLB action scoring 4.3 runs per game (690 total runs).

Seattle averaged 1.2 home runs per game to rank ninth in baseball with 197 total home runs last season.

The Mariners’ .230 batting average ranked 26th in MLB.

The team struck out 8.6 times per game, the No. 20 average in MLB.

The Mariners pitching staff was 12th in the majors last season with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Seattle’s 3.59 team ERA ranked eighth across all MLB pitching staffs.

Angels Stats & Insights (2022)

The Angels ranked 25th in the majors with 623 total runs scored last season.

Los Angeles’ 190 home runs ranked 11th in Major League Baseball.

The Angels ranked 24th in MLB with a .233 team batting average.

Los Angeles ranked last in strikeouts per game (9.5) among MLB offenses.

The Angels had an 8.7 K/9 last season as a pitching staff, which ranked 12th in the majors.

Los Angeles pitchers had a combined ERA of 3.79 last year, ninth-best in baseball.

Mariners Key Players to Watch (2022)

Kirby starts for the first time this season for the Mariners.

Julio Rodriguez hit .282 last season with 28 home runs and 74 RBI.

Ty France collected 153 hits, posted an OBP of .345, and a .439 SLG.

Eugenio Suarez slugged 31 home runs and collected 87 RBI last season while batting .236.

Teoscar Hernandez collected 133 hits, posted an OBP of .316 and a .491 SLG.

Angels Key Players to Watch (2022)

The Angels will send out Detmers for his first start of the season.

Shohei Ohtani drove in 95 runs last season while batting .273.

Mike Trout hit 40 home runs on the season while slugging .630.

Brandon Drury hit .263 last season with 31 doubles, two triples, 28 home runs and 38 walks.

Taylor Ward had 22 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 60 walks while batting .281.

Mariners and Angels Injuries

Mariners: Dylan Moore: 10 Day IL (Olique), Taylor Trammell: 10 Day IL (Hand), Robbie Ray: 15 Day IL (Flexor)

Angels: Max Stassi: 10 Day IL (Hip ), Jared Walsh: 10 Day IL (Headaches), Griffin Canning: 15 Day IL (Groin), Chris Rodriguez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)