The Seattle Mariners (32-30) visit the Los Angeles Angels (29-33) Saturday in the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch from Angel Stadium is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mariners vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 2-1.

Seattle has dropped 4 games in a row after falling 5-4 against the Angels Friday and failing to cover as a -118 road favorite. Four different Mariners players had an RBI while the team outhit the Angels 8-7 in the losing effort.

Los Angeles has won 3 of its last 4 after Friday’s win while covering as a +109 home underdog. C Travis d’Arnaud led the way on offense with 2 RBIs courtesy of a 2-run home run. The Angels score all 5 of their runs in the bottom of the innings in which the Mariners scored in the top.

Mariners at Angels projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Jack Kochanowicz

Castillo (4-3, 3.03 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 68 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 2-1 home victory vs. Minnesota Twins SundayCareer vs. Angels: 5-1, 2.59 ERA (55 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.02 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 9 starts

Kochanowicz (3-7, 5.34 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 64 innings.

Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 4-2 road loss at Cleveland Guardians SundayCareer vs. Mariners: 0-2, 7.00 ERA (9 IP, 7 ER), 1.67 ERA, 7.0 K/9 in 2 starts

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Mariners at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Angels +135 (bet $100 to win $135)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+105) | Angels +1.5 (-125)Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)Mariners at Angels picks and predictionsPrediction

Mariners 6, Angels 4

PASS.

There is better value on the Mariners moneyline in this matchup.

BET MARINERS -1.5 (+105).

While the Mariners have dropped 4 in a row and 7 of their last 9, Saturday presents a great opportunity for the team to get back on track with a commanding win. In the pitching matchup between the teams, Castillo has a clear advantage over Kochanowicz. Castillo has allowed 0 ER in 2 of his last 3 outings and 1 or fewer ER in 5 of his last 7 outings. Conversely, Kochanowicz has allowed 4 ER in each of his last 3 starts and at least 3 ER in 5 of his last 7.

BET OVER 9 (+100).

The Under has been avoided in each of the 3 matchups between these teams this season.

The Mariners have avoided the Under in 7 of their last 10 games, allowing 4 or more runs in 3 of their last 4.

The Angels have scored 4 or more runs in each of their lat 4 games while allowing 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 6. They have allowed 15 runs over their previous 2 games.

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