After cashing our Field of Dreams same game parlay and another with the Padres/Nationals last night, let's keep things rolling. The Mariners have been able to prove they're more than just the 14-game winning streak they had prior to the all-star break. They just won their most recent series against the Yankees, and are right in the thick of the AL wildcard race. Seattle started this series strong with a win against the Rangers off the back of their rookie starter, George Kirby. Texas was forced to start a reliever, and will now try to bounce back against a lefty in Marco Gonzales. Along with this same game parlay, be sure to check out our thoughts on the side and total for all of today's games.
Let's take a closer look at each leg of our same game parlay.
Over 7.5 total runs (-162)
Rather than predicting either side to win this game, the total seems to be the way to go. Even the prices on the money line suggest this should be a rather close game. Although the Mariners have found more success this season, it's still difficult to trust Marco Gonzales on the mound. The lefty has 1 of the most dramatic differences of any starter this season in terms of actual and expected numbers. His actual ERA has already increased to 3.98 after allowing 5 or more runs in 3 of his last starts. However, that's nothing compared to his 5.20 expected ERA.'
One of those starts was also against the Rangers, in which he allowed 5 runs and 11 hits, in a game that ultimately ended in a 6-5 win. That close game only makes it more evident why the total is preferable play. As for Rangers starter Dane Dunning, his numbers already leave a lot to be desired. He's just 2-6 on the year, with a recent loss to the Mariners. That too was a close 5-4 game. With Seattle also getting rookie sensation Julio Rodriguez back for this series, let's root for runs rather than sweat out another close game.''