The Seattle Mariners are set to begin the 2021 Major League Baseball season with a matchup against the Boston Red Sox in their season opener at 10:10 p.m. EDT on Thursday. The pitching probables for the game are Brayan Bello for the Red Sox and Luis Castillo for the Mariners. The FanDuel Sportsbook MLB line has the Mariners as -176 favorites, with the Red Sox at +147, and the over/under for runs set at 7 1/2.
Last season, both teams had very different performances. The Mariners finished with a record of 88-74 and a 45-36 record at home, while the Red Sox had a disappointing record of 78-84 overall and a 39-42 record on the road. In terms of offensive production, the Mariners averaged an impressive 8.2 hits per game and batted .242 as a team, while the Red Sox struggled with consistency, averaging just 3.3 extra base hits per game including only 1.1 home runs.
When it comes to injuries, both teams have some concerns heading into opening day. The Mariners have Sam Haggerty on the 10-Day IL for personal reasons, Bryan Woo on the