Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners Picks and Prediction for Thursday, July 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Seattle Mariners on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park, with coverage on MLB.TV. Los Angeles is 36-51 and sits last in the AL West, while Seattle is 44-43 and trails first-place Texas by just a half-game. The Mariners have won the first two games of this series by scores of 6-2 and 8-3 and have won three of their last five overall. The Angels had won back-to-back games against the Athletics before dropping the first two contests in Seattle. Cash a winner at the window with our free MLB picks

Los Angeles Angels Team Analysis

Los Angeles ranks 20th in Major League Baseball with a .240 batting average while scoring 391 runs and hitting 101 home runs through 87 games. Jo Adell leads the club with 45 RBI and 83 hits while batting .246. Zach Neto has supplied the power with 18 home runs despite hitting .227, and Nolan Schanuel owns the team's highest batting average at .262. Mike Trout has been productive when healthy, posting 17 home runs with a .394 on-base percentage, while Jorge Soler has added 11 home runs and 37 RBI to give the lineup additional power.

The Angels have struggled to consistently prevent runs, ranking 24th in MLB with a 4.63 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. The pitching staff has allowed opponents to bat .238 while recording 768 strikeouts over 767.2 innings. Los Angeles has issued 388 walks, one of the highest totals in the league, making it difficult to limit scoring opportunities despite allowing only 92 home runs.

Injuries: Mike Trout (10-Day IL), Niko Kavadas (7-Day IL), Gustavo Campero (10-Day IL), Adam Frazier (10-Day IL), Grayson Rodriguez (15-Day IL).

Seattle Mariners Team Analysis

Seattle ranks 26th in MLB with a .233 batting average but has produced enough timely power to remain in the AL West race. The Mariners have scored 356 runs while hitting 105 home runs. Randy Arozarena leads the lineup with a .283 average and .370 on-base percentage, while Julio Rodríguez has collected 89 hits, 14 home runs, and 40 RBI. Cole Young leads the club with 41 RBI, Luke Raley has hit 14 home runs, and Dominic Canzone has contributed 13 home runs with a .552 slugging percentage.

Seattle has relied on outstanding pitching throughout the season. The Mariners rank fifth in Major League Baseball with a 3.69 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .241 batting average. The staff has recorded 39 quality starts with 758 strikeouts across 771 innings while allowing only 80 home runs. That pitching depth has been a major reason Seattle remains firmly in the division race.

Injuries: Luke Raley (Day-to-Day), Will Wilson (60-Day IL), Rob Refsnyder (10-Day IL), Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL), Dane Dunning (60-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Los Angeles Angels – Walbert Urena (RHP)

Urena is 5-6 with a 3.14 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 71.2 innings. He has allowed just 59 hits while striking out 69 batters and surrendering only five home runs this season.

Seattle Mariners – Bryce Miller (RHP)

Miller is 3-2 with a dominant 1.97 ERA and 0.72 WHIP over 45.2 innings. He has struck out 54 batters while walking only five and has limited opponents to just 28 hits.

Best Picks

• Seattle Mariners

Seattle has all the momentum entering this matchup after winning the first two games of the series by a combined 14-5 score. The Mariners continue to receive excellent pitching throughout the roster, and Bryce Miller has been one of the league's most effective starters when on the mound. Playing at home with a chance to complete the series sweep gives Seattle the edge.

• Under 

Both scheduled starters have pitched well this season, particularly Miller with his 1.97 ERA and 0.72 WHIP. Seattle's pitching staff ranks among the best in baseball, while the Mariners' offense has been inconsistent despite its power. With two capable starters and one of the league's strongest pitching staffs involved, the under is the better play.