Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction for Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Seattle Mariners visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Seattle is 53-55 and sits third in the AL West, 2.5 games behind the Texas Rangers. The Mariners have won two of their last five games after edging the Dodgers 7-6 on Tuesday to open this series. Los Angeles is 67-40 and leads the NL West by 11.5 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have won three of their last five games despite dropping the series opener to Seattle. Cash in with our free MLB picks.

Seattle Mariners Trying to Build on Tuesday's Victory

Seattle has struggled to consistently produce offense this season, batting .231 while scoring 436 runs with 825 hits, 129 home runs, a .309 on-base percentage, and a .380 slugging percentage. Randy Arozarena leads the lineup with a .281 batting average and a .375 on-base percentage, while Dominic Canzone has supplied 18 home runs and 49 RBIs. Julio Rodriguez has added 16 home runs, Cole Young has contributed 13 home runs, and Josh Naylor has collected 103 hits. The Mariners have relied on timely power throughout the season.

Seattle's pitching staff has been the club's biggest strength. The Mariners own a 3.68 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .240 batting average. The staff has recorded 913 strikeouts and ranks among the better pitching groups in Major League Baseball. That consistency on the mound has kept Seattle within striking distance in the AL West despite inconsistent offensive production.

Injuries: Colt Emerson (Day-to-Day), Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL), Carlos Vargas (60-Day IL), Matt Brash (15-Day IL), Will Wilson (60-Day IL).

Los Angeles Dodgers Leading the NL West

The Dodgers continue to field one of baseball's most dangerous offenses, batting .261 while scoring 552 runs with 941 hits, 138 home runs, a .341 on-base percentage, and a .432 slugging percentage. Shohei Ohtani has recorded 23 home runs and 64 RBIs while posting a .391 on-base percentage. Andy Pages leads the club with 69 RBIs, Freddie Freeman is batting .299 with 118 hits, and Max Muncy has added 21 home runs. Los Angeles is one of the highest-scoring teams in the majors.

The Dodgers have matched that offensive production with outstanding pitching. Los Angeles owns a 3.58 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP while holding opponents to a .215 batting average, the best mark in baseball. The staff has also piled up 950 strikeouts, giving the Dodgers one of the league's most complete rosters throughout the season.

Injuries: Edwin Diaz (60-Day IL), Ben Casparius (60-Day IL), Bobby Miller (60-Day IL), Gavin Stone (60-Day IL), Blake Treinen (15-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Seattle Mariners – Bryce Miller

Miller is 4-5 with a 2.75 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP across 68.2 innings. He has allowed only 52 hits while striking out 71 batters and walking just 11. Miller has consistently limited baserunners and has been one of Seattle's most effective starters this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers – Roki Sasaki

Sasaki enters with a 4-5 record, a 4.71 ERA, and a 1.29 WHIP over 93.2 innings. He has surrendered 85 hits while striking out 94 batters and allowing 20 home runs. Although the strikeout numbers remain solid, Sasaki has had difficulty limiting hard contact this season.

Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game Pick

• Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers remain the better overall team despite dropping the series opener. Los Angeles owns one of baseball's top offenses, ranking second in the majors with a .261 team batting average and producing 552 runs this season. Seattle's Bryce Miller has pitched well, but the Dodgers have enough lineup depth with Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, and Max Muncy to create scoring chances throughout the game. Los Angeles also backs its offense with one of baseball's best pitching staffs, making the Dodgers the stronger play to even this series on their home field.

Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Over/Under Pick

• Under

Bryce Miller has been outstanding this season with a 2.75 ERA and an excellent 0.92 WHIP, allowing only 52 hits across 68.2 innings. Seattle also enters with one of the better pitching staffs in baseball, carrying a 3.68 team ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. Even though the Dodgers feature one of the league's most productive offenses, strong pitching on both sides should keep scoring from getting out of hand. Expect a competitive game with limited scoring through most of the night before the bullpens finish it off.