Prediction: Seattle Mariners VS Arizona Diamondbacks 2025-06-11
Folks, we've got a real barnburner of a matchup for you today - the Seattle Mariners, fresh off a six-game losing streak (ouch), are heading to Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are looking to secure a win and get back on track. The Mariners are +106 underdogs, while the Diamondbacks are favored at -125.
Now, let's talk about the key players. The Mariners' Cal Raleigh is on fire with 26 home runs and 53 RBIs, while Julio Rodriguez, Jorge Polanco, and J.P. Crawford are also making waves. On the other side, Corbin Carroll is crushing it for the Diamondbacks with 19 home runs, and Eugenio Suarez is also a force to be reckoned with.
The pitching matchup features Eduardo Rodriguez for the Diamondbacks and Bryan Woo for the Mariners. Rodriguez has been inconsistent this season, while Woo has been... well, let's just say he's got a 2.83 ERA, which is pretty darn good.
Now, let's get to the prediction. The Diamondbacks have a 63.2% winning percentage when favored by -142 or shorter, while the Mariners have won 54.5% of their games as underdogs. Given these stats, I'm going to take a swing (pun intended) with the Diamondbacks to win this one.
As for the best bet, I'm going to take the Over 9.0, which has odds ranging from -105 to -110 across various bookmakers. The Diamondbacks have gone over in 31 of their 65 games this season, while the Mariners have gone over in 34 of their 65 games. This one has all the makings of a high-scoring affair.
The historical underdog win rates across different sports are interesting, but let's focus on baseball, shall we? Underdogs win about 41% of the time in baseball and hockey, 35% in football, and 25% in basketball. Given the Mariners' recent struggles and the Diamondbacks' favorable home record, I'm not taking them as underdogs here.
So, to recap: Diamondbacks to win and Over 9.0. You heard it here first, folks. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, take a sprinkle of the Mariners +106 - you never know when an underdog will pull off a surprise.
Final prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Mariners 4.
Created: June 11, 2025, 10:27 a.m. GMT