Mariners vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Seattle Mariners look to start their season with a win as home favorites (-156) in a season-opening matchup with the Boston Red Sox. First pitch is on Thursday at 10:10 PM ET on NESN, live from T-Mobile Park.

Luis Castillo will get the ball for Seattle while Boston will counter with Brayan Bello.

Mariners vs. Red Sox Odds

  • Mariners odds to win: -156
  • Red Sox odds to win: +130
  • Spread: Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Mariners vs. Red Sox Promo Codes

    Product Image Product Name / Primary Rating Primary Button
    Bet $5, Get $150
    $1,500 First Bet Offer
    BET $5 GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY
    $1,000 First Bet Offer
    $1,500 First Bet Offer
    BET $5 GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY

    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
  • Time: 10:10 PM ET
  • TV: NESN
  • DraftKings Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $150

    Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly + A No Sweat SGP Everyday This Season

    Pros:
    • Weekly Profit Boosts on Multiple Sports
    • Flawless Mobile Apps
    Bet Now Our Review
    Must be physically located in AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, LA (select parishes), MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WY or WV. Must be 21+ years of age or older (18+ if in WY). Gambling Provlem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

    Who Will Win Mariners vs. Red Sox?

    Mariners and Red Sox Betting Trends (2023)

    The Mariners won 66 of the 112 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (58.9%).

    In games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter last year, Seattle had a record of 31-18 (63.3%).

    The Red Sox were underdogs 84 times last season and won 37, or 44%, of those games.

    Last season, Boston won 15 of its 23 games, or 65.2%, when it was the underdog by at least +130 on the moneyline.

    The Mariners played in 162 games with a set over/under, and combined with their opponents to go over the total 81 times (81-77-4).

    Games involving the Red Sox went over the total set by sportsbooks in 82 of 161 chances last season.

    Mariners Stats & Insights (2023)

    Last season the Mariners were the 12th-highest scoring team in baseball averaging 4.7 runs per game (758 total).

    Seattle averaged 1.3 home runs per game to rank 11th in baseball with 210 total home runs last season.

    The Mariners’ .242 batting average ranked 22nd in the majors.

    The team struck out 9.9 times per game, the second-worst mark in MLB.

    The pitching staff for the Mariners had a collective 9.1 K/9 last season, which ranked seventh in the majors.

    Seattle had the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.74).

    Red Sox Stats & Insights (2023)

    The Red Sox scored 772 runs (4.8 per game) last season, which ranked 11th in MLB.

    Boston hit 182 homers last season, which ranked 18th in the majors.

    The Red Sox had a team batting average of .258 last season, which ranked sixth among MLB teams.

    Boston ranked 13th in MLB in strikeouts per game at 8.5 whiffs per contest.

    The Red Sox had a nine K/9 last season as a pitching staff, which ranked 12th in the majors.

    Boston pitched to a 4.52 ERA last season, which ranked 21st in baseball.

    Mariners Key Players to Watch (2023)

    Castillo will make his first start of the season for the Mariners.

    Julio Rodriguez hit 32 home runs last season, drove in 103 runs and posted a .275 batting average.

    J.P. Crawford collected 142 hits, posted an OBP of .380, and a .438 SLG.

    Caleb Raleigh finished with a .232 average, 30 home runs and 75 RBI last season.

    Ty France collected 147 hits, posted an OBP of .337 and a .366 SLG.

    Red Sox Key Players to Watch (2023)

    The Red Sox will send out Bello for his first start of the season.

    Rafael Devers accumulated 33 home runs and had 100 runs batted in last season.

    Masataka Yoshida had a .289 batting average with 155 hits.

    Triston Casas hit .263 a season ago with 21 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs and 70 walks.

    Jarren Duran had 34 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 24 walks while batting .295.

    Mariners and Red Sox Injuries

    Mariners: Sam Haggerty: 10 Day IL (Personal), Eduard Bazardo: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Bryan Woo: 15 Day IL (Elbow inflammation), Matt Brash: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Gregory Santos: 15 Day IL (Lat), Jackson Kowar: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Red Sox: Rob Refsnyder: 10 Day IL (Toe), Vaughn Grissom: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Bryan Mata: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Lucas Giolito: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Murphy: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Liam Hendriks: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Mariners vs. Red Sox Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Mariners 6, Red Sox 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
  • How to Bet on Mariners vs. Red Sox

    Get more MLB picks.
    If you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on betting on Baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.

    written by

    Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

    more mlb-picks news

    Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 22, 2024

    There are 11 contests on today's MLB schedule, including the Milwaukee Brewers squaring off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.There are typically lots of MLB player prop bets offered for each and every matchup. Look below to see what opportunities you have...

    Yankees vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – April 22

    The Oakland Athletics (8-14) begin a four-game series against the New York Yankees (15-7) on Monday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is at 1:05 PM.The probable starters are Carlos Rodon (1-1) for the Yankees and JP Sears (1-1) for the...

    Braves vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    Following a stretch of six consecutive wins, the Atlanta Braves (14-5) face the Texas Rangers (11-11) at 7:10 PM ET on Sunday.The Braves will call on Darius Vines against the Rangers and Michael Lorenzen (1-0).Braves vs. Rangers Pitcher Matchup and...

    Mariners vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    After winning four games in a row, the Seattle Mariners (10-10) play on the road against the Colorado Rockies (4-16) at 8:10 PM ET on Sunday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send Emerson Hancock (1-2) to...

    Giants vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    The San Francisco Giants (10-12) have a home game at Oracle Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks (10-12) at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Giants will send Jordan Hicks (2-0) to the mound, while...

    Padres vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    The San Diego Padres (11-12) and the Toronto Blue Jays (12-9) play at PETCO Park on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET. In this contest, the Padres have the chance to end a three-game skid.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as...

    Dodgers vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    The New York Mets (12-8) visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-11) on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET and look to add to a six-game winning streak.The Dodgers will give the nod to Tyler Glasnow (3-1) versus the Mets and Adrian...

    Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 21, 2024

    There are 16 games on today's MLB schedule, including the Baltimore Orioles squaring off against the Kansas City Royals.One of the best ways to wager on baseball is via MLB player prop bets. There are props for each of today's...

    Mariners vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    Following a stretch of four consecutive wins, the Seattle Mariners (10-10) meet the Colorado Rockies (4-16) at 3:10 PM ET on Sunday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (2-2) to the mound, while Cal...

    Reds vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – April 21

    The Los Angeles Angels (9-12), who lost their previous three games, face the Cincinnati Reds (11-9) at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. First pitch is at 1:40 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Frankie Montas (2-2) for the Reds and...

    Latest News

    Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets for Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4 – Sunday, May 12, 2024

    The New York Knicks bring a 1-2 series record into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pacers are favored by 6 points in the contest, which airs on ABC at 3:30 PM ET. The over/under...

    Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets for Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 – Sunday, May 12, 2024

    The Minnesota Timberwolves are slight 2.5-point favorites heading into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center on Sunday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on TNT. The Timberwolves have a 2-1...

    How to Watch Mariners vs. Athletics: Live Stream or on TV

    The Seattle Mariners (21-18), led by Josh Rojas, host Shea Langeliers and the Oakland Athletics (18-22) on Saturday at 9:40 PM ET.See how to watch the Seattle-Oakland matchup below.When is Mariners vs. Athletics and when does it start?This contest between...

    Celtics vs. Cavaliers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3 – Saturday, May 11, 2024

    The Cleveland Cavaliers are 8-point underdogs in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. The series is tied at...

    Oilers vs. Canucks NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 3 Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Sunday, May 12, 2024

    The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks play on Sunday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, and the oddsmakers prefer the home team (-205) over the visitor (+170).Watch the NHL on Fubo!Oilers vs. Canucks Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Oilers (-205)Underdog: Canucks (+170)Total: 6.5Best...

    NHL Playoffs Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – May 11

    There are two Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round games on the slate Saturday, and anytime goal-scorer odds for players from each matchup are available below.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Today's Top Anytime Goal OddsNathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -110 to scoreAvalanche vs. StarsGame...

    How to Watch Reds vs. Giants: Live Stream or on TV

    The Cincinnati Reds (17-21), with Nick Lodolo on the hill, visit the San Francisco Giants (17-23) who will start Mason Black, at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Cincinnati take...

    Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 4 Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Sunday, May 12, 2024

    The Florida Panthers travel to face the Boston Bruins on May 12 at 6:30 PM ET, and are -148 favorites, with the home team at +124.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Panthers vs. Bruins Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Panthers (-148)Underdog: Bruins (+124)Total: 5.5Best...

    Dodgers vs. Padres: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    James Paxton takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (26-14) when they visit starting pitcher Matt Waldron and the San Diego Padres (21-20) at 8:40 PM ET on Saturday.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to...

    Royals vs. Angels: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

    The Kansas City Royals (24-16), led by Bobby Witt Jr., visit Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels (14-25) at 9:38 PM ET on Saturday.Keep reading to see how to watch the Kansas City-Los Angeles matchup below.When is Royals vs....

    more mlb-picks news