Rays vs Mariners Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 2

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  • The Mariners are -125 favorites vs the Rays
  • Rays starting pitcher: Taj Bradley
  • Mariners starting pitcher: Luis Castillo
  • Watch the game on ROOT Sports NW

The Tampa Bay Rays (+105) visit T-Mobile Park to take on the Seattle Mariners (-125) on Sunday, July 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Seattle.

The Mariners are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+165).

The Rays vs Mariners Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Rays are 57-29 against the spread (ATS), while the Mariners are 37-44 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rays+1.5 -200O 7.5 -110+105
Mariners -1.5 +165U 7.5 -110-125

Rays vs Mariners Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mariners will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 58.3% confidence.

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


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

Best Rays Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Luke Raley has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+13.35 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Luke Raley has hit the Runs Over in 11 of his last 12 away games (+11.65 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 26 games (+8.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Luke Raley has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.55 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Yandy Diaz has hit the Runs Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 67% ROI)

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

Best Mariners Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ty France has hit the Runs Over in 19 of his last 34 games (+10.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • George Kirby has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 24 games at home (+9.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • AJ Pollock has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+8.80 Units / 110% ROI)
  • AJ Pollock has hit the Singles Under in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+8.40 Units / 51% ROI)

Mariners vs Rays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Teoscar Hernandez 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
J.P. Crawford 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Eugenio Suarez 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Luke Raley 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Mike Ford 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Mariners vs Rays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Teoscar Hernandez 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
J.P. Crawford 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Eugenio Suarez 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Luke Raley 0.5 -120 0.5 -110
Mike Ford 0.5 +100 0.5 -135

Mariners vs Rays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Teoscar Hernandez 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
J.P. Crawford 0.5 +275 0.5 -400
Eugenio Suarez 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Luke Raley 0.5 +230 0.5 -300
Mike Ford 0.5 +260 0.5 -375

Mariners vs Rays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Luis Castillo 7.5 +110 7.5 -145
Taj Bradley 6.5 +110 6.5 -140
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Over in 54 of their last 86 games (+18.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 57 of their last 86 games (+15.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 52 of their last 86 games (+11.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 82 games (+11.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 47 of their last 86 games (+8.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+11.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games at home (+3.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+3.55 Units / 19% ROI)

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 47-39 against the Run Line (+8.75 Units / 8.64% ROI).

  • 57-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.25 Units / 10.78% ROI
  • 48-34 when betting on the total runs Over for +10.3 Units / 10.86% ROI
  • 34-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.85 Units / -19.98% ROI

Mariners Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mariners have gone 37-44 against the Run Line (-11.25 Units / -10.67% ROI).

  • 39-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.35 Units / -12.96% ROI
  • 41-38 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.05 Units / -1.16% ROI
  • 38-41 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.6 Units / -7.48% ROI

Taj Bradley has a strike rate of 73% (204/278) in two strike counts this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 32 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 100th Percentile.

Taj Bradley has allowed a slugging percentage of .731 (38 Total Bases / 52 ABs) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 32 total IP; League Avg: .424 — second Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 32% (44/137) against Taj Bradley this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 32 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.

Taj Bradley has allowed an OPS of 1.616 (46 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 32 total IP; League Avg: 1.105 — first Percentile.

Mariners Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Luis Castillo has a strikeout rate of 43% (43 SO in 100 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .164 (28-for-171) against Luis Castillo this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .238 — 100th Percentile.

Luis Castillo has allowed an OBP of just .227 (185 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .293 — 100th Percentile.

Luis Castillo has thrown fastballs 66% of the time (342/518) with two-strikes this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Mariners

The Rays are 10-11 (.476) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .273.

The Rays are 23-8 (.742) after a home win this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .541.

The Rays are 10-2 (.833) after a home loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .501.

The Rays are 30-14 (.682) after a home loss since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .516.

Mariners Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Mariners are 100-5 (.952) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .908.

The Mariners are just 2-26 (.071) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .214.

The Mariners are just 3-20 (.130) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .273.

The Mariners are just 2-17 (.105) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

The Rays have a winning percentage of 77% at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Rays hitters are slugging .542 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .443.

Rays hitters are slugging .480 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .416.

Rays hitters are slugging .457 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Mariners are batting just .226 at home since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Mariners are batting just .121 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .155.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .370 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .443.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .168 on pitches out of the zone since the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .211.

Rays pitchers have walked 661 of 9,096 batters (7%) since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have won 59% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.

The Rays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Rays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.

Mariners pitchers have walked 217 of 3,014 batters (7%) this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Mariners pitchers this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Mariners pitchers have a strike rate of 67% this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

Opponents have a swing rate of 50% against the Mariners pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Mariners vs. Rays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Easton McGee (Mariners): Forearm, D60
  • Marco Gonzales (Mariners): Forearm, D15
  • Robert Ray (Mariners): Flexor, D60
  • William Murfee (Mariners): Elbow, D15
  • Evan White (Mariners): Adductor, D60
  • Jeffrey Springs (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Andrew Kittredge (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Drew Rasmussen (Rays): Flexor, D60
  • Shane Baz (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Brandon Lowe (Rays): Leg, D10
  • Shane McClanahan (Rays): Back, D15
  • Garrett Cleavinger (Rays): Knee, D60
  • Josh Fleming (Rays): Elbow, D60

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