Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers - May 4, 2025

As a seasoned bettor with years of experience in the MLB landscape, I’m gearing up for an exciting matchup at Globe Life Field this Sunday. The Seattle Mariners will be taking on the Texas Rangers, and let me tell you, there’s plenty to unpack here.

First off, we have Logan Evans stepping onto the mound for the Mariners. This right-hander boasts a solid 1-0 record with a 3.8 ERA and an impressive strikeout rate of 8.4 per game. Meanwhile, Jacob deGrom will take his turn for the Rangers with a slightly better record of 1-1 and an ERA sitting at around 3.3, complemented by a respectable strikeout average of 8.25.

Now let’s talk about recent form because that’s what separates the seasoned bettors from the rookies. The Mariners are on fire! They’ve rattled off six straight wins and are looking stronger than ever with an impressive average of over five runs scored per game alongside eight hits and nearly five RBIs per outing. Their batting is clicking too; they’re slugging at over 73% on base percentage—definitely not something to overlook.

On the other hand, Texas has hit a rough patch lately, losing four straight games and only averaging just over three runs per game during this slump. With their batting average lingering around .226, it’s no surprise they’ve struggled to find consistent success at the plate.

Oddsmakers opened this matchup with Texas as -185 favorites against Seattle, which tells you they believe in their ace pitcher deGrom—who historically tends to shine in high-pressure situations—but let’s not forget that numbers can sometimes lie or mislead us when it comes to betting opportunities.

Despite their current odds being tipped in favor of the Rangers due to deGrom’s reputation and past performance, I wouldn’t sleep on Seattle here. Given their current winning streak and offensive production compared to Texas’s struggles, I think there’s value in considering a bet on Seattle again… but if I’m being frank about my gut feeling tonight? I see Texas flipping this narrative back around after some tough losses—they’ve got too much talent to stay down for long.

As for totals, I’m leaning toward betting on the OVER in this one as well—especially considering both teams’ recent scoring trends combined with how many runs Seattle is putting up lately against weaker pitching performances by Texas.

So here’s where I stand: my heart tells me that Texas may just pull out a victory today while also expecting some fireworks offensively from both sides that’ll push us past that total of 8.5 runs for sure! Let’s roll with those vibes—good luck out there!