PREMIUM
10* UNDERDOG GAME OF THE YEAR >>> TRIUMPHANT 52-24 *10* (+18K) MLB SIDES
(MLB) Texas vs. Seattle,
Money Line: 113.00 Texas (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 113.00 Texas (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: I think this is a great spot to pull the trigger on the hard-hitting visiting underdog. The Rangers turn to Adrian Sampson, while the Mariners go with Marco Gonzales. This is the opener of a three-game set and after seven straight losses, I look for the Rangers to get untracked tonight.
The pitchers: Sampson (6-6, 4.92 ERA) has been used mainly in relief this year, but he comes in confident as he's a solid 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career appearances vs. the M's.
Gonzales (10-8, 4.48) is 1-2 with a 3.50 ERA in three appearances vs. the Rangers this season.
The pick: The good news for Texas is that Seattle's struggles are even worse, as it enters having lost eight of its last nine. Note that Texas is already 6-2 this year after having lost six or seven of its last eight games, while Seattle is a poor 31-42 vs. right-handed starters this season.
Texas Rangers
10* play
The pitchers: Sampson (6-6, 4.92 ERA) has been used mainly in relief this year, but he comes in confident as he's a solid 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career appearances vs. the M's.
Gonzales (10-8, 4.48) is 1-2 with a 3.50 ERA in three appearances vs. the Rangers this season.
The pick: The good news for Texas is that Seattle's struggles are even worse, as it enters having lost eight of its last nine. Note that Texas is already 6-2 this year after having lost six or seven of its last eight games, while Seattle is a poor 31-42 vs. right-handed starters this season.
Texas Rangers
10* play
