The Mariners face the Angels in a pivotal AL West matchup today, with Seattle looking to close the gap on the division leader, Houston, while the Angels aim to mitigate their recent struggles. Bryce Miller will pitch for Seattle, carrying a 5.36 ERA, against Kyle Hendricks from the Angels, who has a 5.34 ERA. The Mariners previously took two games from the Angels in their last meeting.

Recent trends favor the Mariners, who are 1.5 games behind Houston. The Angels have struggled, winning only three of their last ten. Odds favor the Mariners at -148 with a total set at 9.0 runs. Each team's recent performances, betting trends, and expert picks offer insights for fantasy players looking to maximize their returns.