Seattle Mariners vs Ny Yankees Picks and Predictions September 17th 2024

From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have the Yankees and Mariners facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 9:40 PM ET and is being televised on YES. The Yankees are the favorites on the money line (-119), and they are 1st in the AL East with a record of 87-63. The Mariners are on a three-game winning streak, and they are 2nd in the AL West at 77-73.

The over/under line is currently at 7 runs, and Luis Gil will be starting for the Yankees, while the Mariners have Bryan Woo on the mound.

New York vs. Seattle Key Information

• Teams: Yankees at Mariners
• Where: T-Mobile Park Seattle
• Date: Tuesday, September 17th
• Betting Odds NYY -119 | SEA +101 O/U 7

The Yankees Can Win If…

New York is sending right-hander Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the Mariners. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 13-6 with a 3.18 ERA. Gil’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.17. In his 26 appearances, he has turned in 10 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Gil finished with a no-decision vs. the Royals, going five innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. He did come out of the game with two walks. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .177 off Gil this season.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also 1st in the league in runs per game. Their team batting average of .249 is 8th in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage and slugging. Aaron Judge has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 53 home runs are the most in the league, and he is also 1st in the MLB with 132 RBIs. Judge has also been hot of late, going 6/20 in his last six games with two homers.

Juan Soto is also having a big season for the Yankees, as he is batting .285 with 39 homers and 101 RBIs. Soto is also 4th in the league in home runs. The Yankees will be looking for him and Judge to continue their strong seasons, as they are just 5-5 in their last 10 games.

• The Yankees are 7-3 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Yankees are 1-4 vs. the run line.
• New York has an over/under record of 1-8-1 in their last ten games.
• The Yankees have an average of 3.4 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Yankees are 4-6
• Looking back across the Yankees last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• New York has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Yankees have averaged 3.5 runs per game on offense

The Mariners Can Win If…

Seattle is sending right-hander Bryan Woo to the mound today vs. the Yankees. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 8-2 with a 2.38 ERA. Opponents have a batting average of .197 vs. Woo this season, and he has turned in 10 quality starts. In his last outing, Woo went 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs and getting the win. He has won each of his last three outings. Looking at his home/road splits, Woo is 5-0 with a 1.61 ERA at home compared to 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA on the road.

Seattle’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the MLB. They are also the league’s worst team in terms of batting average and have the most strikeouts in the league. However, they do have a good team walk rate and have been a better offensive team on the road this season. The Mariners have been a good home run hitting team this season and have four players with at least 20 homers.

Julio Rodriguez and Luke Raley have been swinging the bat well of late, with Rodriguez batting .311 over his last 10 games and Raley hitting .353 in that stretch. Rodriguez has three homers and 10 RBIs in his last 10 games, while Raley also has three homers and 10 RBIs in that stretch. Randy Arozarena comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak but is batting just .222 for the season.

• The Mariners are 7-3 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Mariners are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Seattle has an over/under record of 7-1-2 in their last ten games.
• The Mariners have an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Mariners are 5-5
• Looking back across the Mariners last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
• Seattle has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Mariners have averaged 5.9 runs per game on offense

Yankees vs. Mariners: Luis Gil and Bryan Woo Face Off in Key Opener

The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners are set to kick off a pivotal three-game series on Tuesday night, as both teams battle for postseason positioning. Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (13-6, 3.18 ERA) will take the mound against Mariners’ rising star Bryan Woo (8-2, 2.38 ERA). With Seattle chasing an American League wild-card spot and the Yankees fighting to secure the AL East title, this opener could set the tone for the entire series.

Gil’s Recent Form

Luis Gil is making his third start since returning from a back injury. In his first two starts back, Gil impressed with a six-inning scoreless outing against the Chicago Cubs, followed by a solid performance against the Kansas City Royals, where he allowed just one run and five hits over five innings. Gil also delivered a dominant performance against Seattle earlier in the season on May 23, where he allowed just one hit and struck out eight over 6 1/3 innings in a 5-0 Yankees victory.

Though Gil’s fastball velocity has dipped slightly since his return, he remains focused on executing his pitches effectively.

Woo’s Recent Surge

Bryan Woo enters the series opener coming off one of the best starts of his season. In his last outing against the San Diego Padres, Woo carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before allowing a solo homer to Fernando Tatis Jr. Despite the late blemish, Woo continues to demonstrate his impressive consistency this season. Known for his fiery demeanor and attention to detail, Woo’s dominance has been a major factor in Seattle’s playoff push.

Woo also gained attention recently for sporting customized cleats that feature wrestling legend Ric Flair, a nod to his intense competitive spirit.

Playoff Implications

Both teams have a lot riding on this series. The Mariners (77-73), currently riding a three-game winning streak, sit just 2 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the final AL wild-card spot. After a recent 7-0 shutout of the Texas Rangers, with strong performances from Mitch Garver and Randy Arozarena, Seattle is looking to gain ground and keep their playoff hopes alive.

On the other hand, the Yankees (87-63) are looking to fend off the Baltimore Orioles for the AL East crown. Coming off a series win over the Boston Red Sox, where they took three of four games, New York remains in the thick of the division race. Gil’s performance will be crucial as the Yankees try to maintain their lead in the division and push toward the postseason.

What to Expect

With Luis Gil and Bryan Woo both in solid form, Tuesday’s opener promises to be a competitive and exciting matchup. The Yankees will lean on their experienced lineup to provide run support, while the Mariners aim to ride Woo’s momentum and chip away at the wild-card gap. Both teams understand the high stakes, making this series a defining moment as they enter the final stretch of the season.

Expect a playoff-like atmosphere as these two clubs go head-to-head, knowing that every win matters in the fight for postseason glory.

The Lean

Today’s Yankees and Mariners matchup should feature plenty of offense, as this is projected to be the 8th highest-scoring game of today’s league slate. Our lean would be towards taking the over. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Yankees to pick up the win. Between the two starters, we have Luis Gil finishing with more strikeouts than Bryan Woo for the Mariners.