Thursday night picks roll with the theory that the Mariners avoid a sweep at the hands of the Yankees. Yes, while Seattle is now below .500, the Yankees are improving with a 41-33 record. Furthermore, the Mariners do face less of an uphill climb at least. This 2023 MLB season has seen lots of twists and turns. VegasBetting dives in with the Mariners vs Yankees Betting Picks.
Let’s try if Bryan Woo and the Mariners and escape from New York with at least a win.
The late week American League matchup takes some fun approaches on Thursday. When one looks at the pitching, this matchup features two of the best team staffs in all of baseball. Both teams are in the top ten in ERA and WHIP. Seattle leads in home runs allowed (a mere 67). Also, there is the weather forecast to consider. Yet, the Mariners vs Yankees picks show the Yankees at a solid number.
However, Seattle features a few intriguing dynamics to tilt the equation a bit. Temperatures expect to be cool and dreary for summer standards which could keep balls in the ballpark. This time around, a slow track and Seattle-like conditions figure to help the Mariners more. MLB Online Betting Odds and Numbers saw a couple of favorable shifts towards Seattle. Some may wait until closer to gametime to see a potential +125 moneyline for Seattle.
These two teams hold their opponents to a mere 8.3 runs a contest. Even with Bryan Woo not likely to go more than six innings, the Seattle bullpen ranks as one of the better pens in the American League. However, the same can be said about the New York Yankees’ bullpen too. Part of the Yankees’ resurgence has to do with better pitching as opposed to the bats coming around.
Bettors have to enjoy the BetOnline Vegas online Sportsbook review, as their moneyline was around +105 to potentially +110 for the Mariners. Fortunately, the spread has not fanned out worse and the over/under still lies at eight for now.
Okay, the Mariners vs Yankees Betting Picks now talk about the weather. Naturally, one of the biggest problems on Thursday is trying to figure which games may get rained out. On the surface, the game at Yankee Stadium seems like a poster child for this possibility. However, if the weather holds, most of the early rain should clear out around lunchtime. Then, it becomes a question of getting the field ready.
There carries a good deal of risk, but less than one thinks. One concern is the Yankees do like to postpone games early sometimes. Other times, like when there was a smoky haze, New York was a bit hesitant. However, this is a getaway game both teams want to get in. That bodes well for hearing the two best words every baseball fans loves to hear. That is “play ball.”
#Yankees are 14-4 in their last 18 games vs the Mariners at Yankee Stadium (since 8/26/17).
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Numbers like the stat above should make the Yankees more of a favorite on Thursday. Again, maybe some are concerned that German gave up four runs to Seattle in his last start against the Mariners. Granted, that was a different game where the Yankees played downhill and German was just looking to throw strikes. However, the start in Boston troubled us a little. Also, there is the weather conditions and the young Bryan Woo.
When staring down at a young pitcher like Woo, one knows mistakes can be made. He has electric stuff and did yield two home runs in his last start. Also, Woo struck out nine batters in 5 2/3 innings pitched. The 23-year-old routinely hits 96-98 mph with movement. He possesses a couple of other plus off-speed pitches also. That could keep a swing for the fences Yankee team from winning on Thursday.
With the two teams combining for less runs this week, smack that under in the Mariners vs Yankees Betting Picks. Some are worried because of German and rightfully so. He is a little older but wise enough to pitch away from his limitations. These are two of the worst hitting teams in baseball. Seattle can barely hit .225 on the road. New York hits a mere .231 and cannot even gets on base 30% of the time (ML Rank 29th).
Both bullpens are fairly stout at not allowing extra runs. That helps a good Under set at eight. Both teams could rack up some strikeouts and the conditions figure to keep the ball in the park. Small ball is neither’s strong suit and that expected East wind is another factor in keeping runs down. Players are going to feel a bit of a chill with temperatures not expected to make it out of the 60’s.
Projections enjoy teams that like to connect on the under 55-60% of the time over the past month. Again, the goal here embrace the NRFI. Both teams may struggle early and no runs in the first would surprise few people. Alas, we like the Under at 8 (-110) and 7.5 at EVEN. Six runs combined may be a possibility again on Thursday evening from the Bronx.
MLB Online Betting Sites love the Yankees a bit much. Sneaking in the Over on the Woo strikeout prop with an Under on German’s is plausible.
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Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network