Mariners vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Mar 23

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  • The Mariners are -125 favorites vs the Reds
  • Mariners starting pitcher: Christoper Flexen, 2.07 ERA
  • Reds starting pitcher: Brandon Williamson, 6.54 ERA

The Seattle Mariners (-125) visit Goodyear Ballpark to take on the Cincinnati Reds (+105) on Thursday, March 23, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:05pm EDT in Goodyear.

The Mariners are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Mariners vs Reds Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

During Spring Training, the Mariners are 9-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 10-7 ATS.

Mariners vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mariners-1.5 +125O 10 -115-125
Reds +1.5 -150U 10 -105+105

Mariners vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mariners will win Thursday‘s Spring Training matchup with 64.1% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Mariners and Reds and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mariners players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mariners Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Mitch Haniger has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 4 away games (+4.40 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Curt Casali has hit the Singles Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • J.P. Crawford has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+2.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 3 of his last 4 away games (+2.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Carlos Santana has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 2 games (+2.20 Units / 81% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Aristides Aquino has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Stuart Fairchild has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Alejo Lopez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Nick Senzel has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Michael Siani has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 57 away games (+15.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 55 away games (+14.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 39 away games (+13.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 63 away games (+11.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 64 away games (+9.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 24 games (+16.41 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 41 of their last 70 games (+13.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 73 of their last 134 games (+12.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+8.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+1.30 Units / 25% ROI)

Mariners Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mariners have gone 8-9 against the Run Line (-2.2 Units / -9.69% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 3.49% ROI
  • 4-13 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.1 Units / -51.01% ROI
  • 13-4 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.7 Units / 43.72% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 10-7 against the Run Line (+3.8 Units / 18.05% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 2.94% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting on the total runs Over for -6 Units / -32.35% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.35 Units / 23.02% ROI

Opponents are hitting .310 (87-for-281) against Chris Flexen’s low curves and sliders since the start of the 2021 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 161 total IP; League Avg: .183 — first Percentile.

Chris Flexen has struck out just 15% (110/709) of right-handed batters he faced since the start of the 2021 season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 161 total IP; League Avg: 23% — third Percentile.

Chris Flexen had a strikeout rate of just 21% (33/159) on low non-fastballs last season — 7th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 33% — fifth Percentile.

Chris Flexen has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last four games dating back to July 25th, 2022 — Nick Lodolo has the longest active streak at 8.

Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Brandon Williamson is making his MLB debut today.

Mariners Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Mariners are 36-15 (.706) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Mariners are 15-6 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Mariners are 14-11 (.560) when tied entering the 7th inning last season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Mariners are 46-37 (.554) on the road last season — tied for 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .468.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Mariners

The Reds are just 6-78 (.071) when trailing entering the 7th inning last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .119.

The Reds are just 4-86 (.044) when trailing entering the 8th inning last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .085.

The Reds are just 8-31 (.205) when their opponents score in the first inning last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

The Reds are just 33-48 (.407) at home last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .168 on pitches out of the zone since the start of the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

The Mariners are batting just .219 at home since the start of the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.

Mariners hitters drew 190 walks in 1,781 PA’s (11%) against LHP last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .171 on pitches out of the zone since the start of 2020 — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

The Reds batted just .298 on the first pitch of at-bats last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

Reds hitters slugged just .485 on the first pitch of at-bats last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .560.

The Reds have won just 57% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

Reds hitters had an OPS of just .676 (5,978 PA’s) last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .706.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 40% against Mariners pitchers last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Mariners pitchers since the start of the 2021 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Mariners have won 38% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the start of the 2021 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Mariners pitchers since the start of 2020 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Reds pitchers have walked 1,229 of 12,419 batters (10%) since the start of the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Reds pitchers walked 612 of 6,220 batters (10%) last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of .299 against Reds pitchers with runners on base last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .247.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 41% against Reds pitchers last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds vs. Mariners Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Luke Weaver (Reds): Forearm, D15
  • Lucas Sims (Reds): Back, D15
  • Seattle Mariners – No Injuries Reported

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