Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The series between the Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox is tied after two games, with each team registering a shutout win. In the American League standings, the Seattle Mariners sit two spots above the Boston Red Sox. Despite that, the visitors are seen as favourites going into the series decider.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a momentum-based squad, often swinging between form highs and lows. Currently, they seem to be trending upwards. Their confidence received a notable boost after a dramatic ninth-inning comeback against the Cleveland Guardians, sealing a 4:3 victory and completing a series sweep (3:0). Additionally, when playing at home as underdogs, the Mariners have claimed six wins in their last eight outings.
Boston Red Sox
The recent shutout victory by the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees was somewhat eclipsed by a major trade that saw their top hitter leave the team. Rafael Devers has moved to the San Francisco Giants, leaving a considerable gap in the lineup. He had been leading the Boston Red Sox in home runs (15), RBIs (58), and on-base percentage (40.1%). Although the Boston Red Sox managed to topple the New York Yankees, much of that win came down to their opponent’s lacklustre offence. Across their last five games, the Red Sox have managed just 10 runs.
Seattle Mariners vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
Both teams have hovered near the .500 mark for the majority of the season. With the Boston Red Sox now missing their standout batter, backing the home side as underdogs presents good value. The prediction is a win for the Seattle Mariners.
