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Mariners vs Rangers: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting lineups | April 17; MLB 2026 Season


The Seattle Mariners are set to host the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on Friday, beginning their seventh series of the 2026 MLB season. Coming into this matchup, the Mariners were swept by the San Diego Padres on the road, while split their series with the Athletics in Sacramento.

Let’s look at the odds, preview, prediction and best betting tips for the game.

MLB: Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers odds

Money Line: Seattle Mariners (-131), Texas Rangers (+109)

Run Line: Seattle Mariners -1.5 (+169), Texas Rangers +1.5 (-207)

Total Runs: Over 6.5 (-110), Under 6.5 (-110)

Preview – Probable starting pitchers and lineups

Seattle Mariners probable starting pitcher: Logan Gilbert

Logan Gilbert gets the starting nod for the hosts. The 28-year-old comes into this game with a 1-2 record and a 4.18 ERA over four starts.

MLB: Logan Gilbert in action for the Seattle Mariners - Source: Getty
MLB: Logan Gilbert in action for the Seattle Mariners – Source: Getty

Seattle Mariners predicted lineup:

  1. 3B Brendan Donovan
  2. C Cal Raleigh
  3. OF Julio Rodriguez
  4. 1B Josh Naylor
  5. OF Randy Arozarena
  6. OF Luke Raley
  7. SS J.P. Crawford
  8. DH Dominic Canzone
  9. 2B Cole Young

Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Jacob DeGrom

Two-time NL Cy Young award winner Jacob DeGrom takes the mound for the visitors. The veteran has enjoyed a much better start to the season than his counterpart, coming into this matchup with a 1-0 record and a 2.87 ERA over three starts.

MLB: Jacob DeGrom in action for the Texas Rangers - Source: Getty
MLB: Jacob DeGrom in action for the Texas Rangers – Source: Getty

Texas Rangers predicted lineup:

  1. OF Brandon Nimmo
  2. OF Evan Carter
  3. SS Corey Seager
  4. 1B Jake Burger
  5. DH Joc Pederson
  6. C Kyle Higashioka
  7. 2B Josh Smith
  8. 3B Josh Jung
  9. OF Ezequiel Duran

Both teams did not enjoy the best of series on the road before this one. Playing at home, the Seattle Mariners should have enough quality in their ranks to be able to return to winning ways.

Prediction: Seattle Mariners 3, Texas Rangers 2

Betting Tips

With Logan Gilbert and Jacob DeGrom on the mound, runs should be at a premium. That being said, the Mariners should have just enough in the tank to navigate their way to an important victory.

Money Line: Seattle Mariners (-131)

Run Line: Texas Rangers +1.5 (-207)

Total Runs: Under 6.5 (-110)

Likely players to hit home runs: Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners), Josh Naylor (Seattle Mariners), Corey Seager (Texas Rangers), Jake Burger (Texas Rangers)