Mariners vs. Phillies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Apr 26, 2023

Two of the league’s top hitters will meet Wednesday when the Seattle Mariners (11-12) and Philadelphia Phillies (11-13) take to the field at 6:40 PM ET, live on NBCS-PH. Jarred Kelenic is batting .342 for the Mariners (-118 favorites on the moneyline) while Brandon Marsh leads the underdog Phillies (-102) with a .357 average.

Logan Gilbert will get the ball for Seattle while Philadelphia will counter with Taijuan Walker.

Mariners vs. Phillies Odds

Mariners odds to win: -118

Phillies odds to win: -102

Spread: Mariners -1.5

Total: 8.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time: 6:40 PM ET

TV: NBCS-PH

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Who Will Win Mariners vs. Phillies?

Mariners and Phillies Betting Trends

The Mariners are 8-8 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games).

Seattle has a 7-7 record (winning 50% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -118 or shorter.

The Phillies have been underdogs in eight games this season and won two (25%) of those contests.

Philadelphia has a record of 2-6 when it’s set as an underdog of -102 or more by sportsbooks this season.

The Mariners have had an over/under set by bookmakers 23 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 12 of those games (12-9-2).

So far this season, the Phillies and their opponents have hit the over in 11 of their 24 games with a total.

Mariners Stats & Insights

The Mariners are the 20th-highest scoring team in baseball averaging 4.5 runs per game (103 total).

Seattle is 20th in baseball with 24 total home runs.

The Mariners’ .225 batting average ranks 27th in MLB.

Seattle’s 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 15th in MLB.

The nine strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Mariners pitching staff ranks 14th in MLB.

Seattle has a 3.75 team ERA that ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.

Phillies Stats & Insights

The Phillies have scored 107 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.

Philadelphia’s 27 home runs rank 16th in Major League Baseball.

The Phillies’ .277 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.

Philadelphia ranks 21st with an average of 9.3 strikeouts per game.

The Phillies strike out 9.3 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, eighth-best in MLB.

Philadelphia pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.78 ERA this year, which ranks 23rd in MLB.

Mariners Key Players to Watch

The Mariners will send Gilbert (1-1) to the mound for his fifth start of the season. He is 1-1 with a 3.57 ERA and 28 strikeouts through 22 2/3 innings pitched.

Kelenic leads Seattle in batting average (.342) and home runs (seven) this season, while also chipping in with 14 RBI.

Ty France leads Seattle in runs batted in (15) this season. He’s batting .278 while slugging .411.

Julio Rodriguez has 23 hits this season and a slash line of .235/.299/.429.

Teoscar Hernandez leads Seattle in runs batted in with 15 while batting .244 with six homers.

Phillies Key Players to Watch

Walker (2-1) will take the mound for the Phillies, his fifth start of the season.

Marsh has racked up a team-best batting average of .357.

Alec Bohm has made the most of his opportunities as he paces his team with 19 RBI.

Nicholas Castellanos is hitting .315 with 10 doubles, two home runs and 10 walks.

Trea Turner has four doubles, two triples, two home runs and nine walks while batting .282.

Mariners and Phillies 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)

Phillies: Darick Hall: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Bryce Harper: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Bellatti: 15 Day IL (Tricep), Nick Nelson: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Noah Song: 15 Day IL (Back), Ranger Suárez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Rafael Marchan: 60 Day IL (Hand), Rhys Hoskins: 60 Day IL (Acl)