In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Mariners Prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 19th, at American Family Field. Let’s take a look at a Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays pick.
Mariners Bats Were Ice Cold
The Mariners bats were ice cold on Friday and they scored only one run. The pitching was actually pretty good but it didn’t matter with the lack of scoring. The only run came from Rowdy Tellez who hit a home run. Bryan Woo went seven innings, giving up seven hits and three runs. He wasn’t perfect, but he worked out of some jams.
The Mariners are averaging 4.26 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.36 runs per game. They have been middle of the road with their stats, and first and foremost, they need to find a way to get a more balanced attack. Getting the start for the Mariners will be Luis Castillo, who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 4.22. Against the Reds, he went 4.1 innings, giving up seven hits and six runs.
Why the Mariners WIll Beat the Blue Jays
- The Mariners have won nine of their last 10 day games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last three day games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against the Mariners following a win.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last five day games at Rogers Centre following a road loss.
Blue Jays Heating Up?
The Blue Jays hope they are heating up and the pitching was sure impressive on Friday Bowden Francis went six innings giving up five hits and one run. He also had five strikeouts and one walk. Over the last three games, the Blue Jays’ pitching has given up only five runs total, and they need the pitching to be good again here.
The Blue Jays are averaging 4.0 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.79 runs per game. The offense has been inconsistent but the pitching is ranked 5th best in the league. Jose Berrios is on the mound for the Blue Jays and he sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 5.16. In his last start against the Baltimore Orioles he went five innings giving up seven hits and four runs. They need the good Berrios in this game.
Total Run Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Mariners and Blue Jays at Rogers Centre have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Mariners’ last five games as favorites against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight day games between the Mariners and Blue Jays.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mariners’ last five road games.
Blue Jays vs Mariners Prediction
Give me the Mariners here. Jose Berrios is not the pitcher he was with the Twins, and each start know you have to feel like he’s going to give up four or five runs. The Mariners offense might not be elite, but they are good enough, and they are going to have a strong game here. The Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last five games played on Saturday. Luis Castillo is going to be good enough here, to lead Seattle to a victory. Back the Mariners on the money line to end up cashing.