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Mariners vs Guardians Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks April 8
Guardians Seeking First Home Win
Mariners Seek To Shake Off Slow Start, Grab Second Straight
Any neutral fan following MLB news last season was likely enthralled by the Seattle Mariners’ brief return to prominence.
The Mariners grab an American League Wild Card to stop nearly 20 years of playoff utility. Following up with a strong encore is something that Seattle has failed to accomplish out of the game.
While the Mariners are a long way away from having to worry about their future, Seattle needs to try and capitalize on Houston’s slow start.
The Astros are also below .500, for now. The Cleveland Guardians are off to a solid start.
Mariners Looking Forward To Getting Away From Cleveland
Part of the Seattle Mariners’ slow start may have to be dealing with the defending AL Central Champion Cleveland Guardians so frequently.
The Mariners dropped three out of four games in Cleveland to start the season. People making MLB picks, though, will see that Seattle got some revenge Friday, handing Cleveland a 5-3 defeat.
The Mariners are hitting .222 as a team with six home runs and 26 RBIs. Anyone looking at MLB spreads will know this season is far from a completed project.
Scores and odds show that Seattle’s projected starting pitcher, Marco Gonzalez, was shelled by Cleveland the first time around.
Gonzalez allowed four earned runs, six hits, and two walks in five innings of work. The Guardians would win that game 6-5. Four of Seattle’s last five games have gone over the total.
Guardians Hope To Keep Beating Up On AL West
When the Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central last season, they were written off as the product of a weak division.
Now, Cleveland is on a path for respect and has impressed by collecting wins over AL West teams. The Guardians are hitting .253 as a team and are led by Jose Ramirez with three home runs. Steve Kwan leads Cleveland with eight RBIs this season.
People who bet on MLB will see that Guardians pitcher Cal Quantrill is looking to bounce back after a tough first start to the season. Quantrill struggled in his first start of the season against Seattle. He threw 4.2 innings and allowed eight hits and five runs.
The Guardians’ starter also walked two batters and struck out three batters. The over is 4-0-1 over the Guardians’ past five games.
Mariners vs Guardians Game Injuries
Mariners vs Guardians Head-to-Head
People making MLB picks will see the Seattle Mariners have had their issues with the Cleveland Guardians this season.
The Guardians have won three of the first five games played between the teams. However, the teams won’t meet again after this weekend, so if the Mainers can win Saturday and Sunday, they will take the season series.
Mariners vs Guardians Game Information
- Game: Mariners (3-5) vs Guardians (5-3)
- Location: Progressive Field
- Day/Time: Saturday, 4:15 p.m. ET
- Mariners vs Guardians Live Stream: MLB.tv
Mariners vs Guardians Betting Lines
Mariners vs Guardians Picks & Prediction
Las Vegas MLB odds will show that this series will be one of the more hotly contested ones of the weekend. Both teams are playoff contenders and will be looking to leave their mark in the standings.
The Mariners haven’t hit that well to start the season, but that should even out as the year goes on.
With both pitchers having a tough time on the mound during their first start, whoever wins this game may come down to which man adjusts better. This is a good spot to back Quantrill to turn things around. Cleveland should grab a win here.
