Mariners vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 15, 2023

April 15, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The Seattle Mariners (6-8), led by Ty France on an 11-game hitting streak, will meet the Colorado Rockies (5-9) Saturday at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are -253 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 9:40 PM ET on MLB Network.

George Kirby takes the mound for Seattle while Ryan Feltner is Colorado’s starter for the contest.

Mariners vs. Rockies Odds

Mariners odds to win: -253
Rockies odds to win: +208
Spread: Mariners -1.5
Total: 8 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 9:40 PM ET
TV: MLB Network

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Who Will Win Mariners vs. Rockies?

Mariners and Rockies Betting Trends

The Mariners have a 4-6 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 40% of those games).

Seattle has never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -253 or shorter.

This season, the Rockies have won three out of the 10 games in which they’ve been the underdog.

Colorado has played as an underdog of +208 or more once this season and lost that game.

The Mariners have played in 14 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total seven times (7-5-2).

The Rockies and their opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 14 opportunities.

Mariners Stats & Insights

The Mariners are the 15th-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 4.6 runs per game (64 total).

Seattle is 21st in MLB action with 14 total home runs.

The Mariners have the 22nd-ranked batting average in the league (.236).

Seattle strikes out 9.1 times per game, the No. 19 average in baseball.

The pitching staff for the Mariners has a collective 8.4 K/9, which ranks 21st in the majors.

Seattle has a 3.86 team ERA that ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.

Rockies Stats & Insights

The Rockies have scored the 22nd-most runs in the league this season with 61 (4.4 per game).

Colorado ranks 17th in Major League Baseball with 15 home runs.

The Rockies rank seventh in MLB with a .267 team batting average.

Colorado ranks 14th in strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

The Rockies strike out just eight batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in MLB.

Colorado has pitched to a 5.28 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.

Mariners Key Players to Watch

Kirby (0-1) gets the start for the Mariners, his third of the season.

France is batting .356 for Seattle with a team-high 11 RBI.

Jarred Kelenic leads Seattle in homers with four while also batting a team-best .366 this season.

Julio Rodriguez has collected 16 base hits, an OBP of .324 and a slugging percentage of .435 this season.

Eugenio Suarez is a key run producer for Seattle with a .298 average and 11 RBI.

Rockies Key Players to Watch

The Rockies’ Feltner will make his third start of the season.

Charlie Blackmon is hitting .340 with three doubles, a home run and five walks.

Elias Diaz has a club-leading .357 batting average.

Kris Bryant has three doubles, a home run and four walks while hitting .321.

C.J. Cron has shown off his power as he paces his team with four home runs and eight RBI.

Mariners and Rockies Injuries

Mariners: Dylan Moore: 10 Day IL (Olique), Taylor Trammell: 10 Day IL (Hand), Andres Munoz: 15 Day IL (Deltoid), Robbie Ray: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Evan White: 60 Day IL (Adductor)

Rockies: Randal Grichuk: 10 Day IL (Hernia), German Márquez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Daniel Bard: 15 Day IL (Anxiety), Antonio Senzatela: 15 Day IL (Knee), Ryan Rolison: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Lucas Gilbreath: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brendan Rodgers: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Kinley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Bouchard: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Elehuris Montero: day-to-day (Hand)