Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Predictions for Friday, April 3, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Seattle Mariners (3-4) visit the Los Angeles Angels (3-4) on Friday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, starting at 9:38 PM ET on MLB.TV. Both teams enter this matchup tied for third in the AL West standings and looking to stabilize early-season form after uneven starts. Both teams were off on Thursday. Build your bankroll with our free MLB Picks.
Seattle Mariners Finding Power but Searching for Consistency
Seattle enters at 3-4 after dropping back-to-back games against the Yankees, scoring just three runs combined in those contests. The Mariners are 2-3 over their last five games, showing a clear split between strong pitching and inconsistent offense. As a team, Seattle is hitting .205 with 27 runs scored, struggling to score enough runs despite some early power production.
Luke Raley has led the way with three home runs and six RBI while hitting .278. Brendan Donovan has been a steady presence, batting .417 with a .533 on-base percentage, giving Seattle consistent runners on base at the top of the order. Dominic Canzone has added two home runs and a .333 average, providing another source of extra-base hits in the lineup.
The issue for Seattle remains the middle of the order. Julio Rodríguez is hitting just .077, and Josh Naylor sits at .037, limiting run production in key spots. Cal Raleigh has driven in four runs but is batting .160 with 15 strikeouts. The Mariners have struck out 72 times through seven games, which continues to halt offensive momentum even when opportunities are created.
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Injuries: J.P. Crawford, 10-Day IL, Carlos Vargas, 15-Day IL, Brennen Davis, 7-Day IL, Miles Mastrobuoni, 10-Day IL, Bryce Miller, 15-Day IL
Los Angeles Angels Producing Power but Allowing Too Many Baserunners
The Angels also sit at 3-4 after losing three of their last four games, including a 6-2 loss to the Cubs in their most recent outing. Los Angeles is 1-4 over its last five games and has allowed at least six runs in four of those contests. While the offense has produced 10 home runs, the overall performance has been inconsistent.
Mike Trout continues to lead the lineup with a .261 average, two home runs, and a .485 on-base percentage. Zach Neto has added two home runs with a .231 average and a .394 on-base percentage. Nolan Schanuel has been one of the more consistent bats, hitting .280 with two home runs, while Oswald Peraza is batting .286.
Jorge Soler leads the team with five RBI but is hitting just .148, highlighting the inconsistency throughout the lineup. Jo Adell has a team-high seven hits, helping to have runners on base, but timely hitting has been a problem. As a team, the Angels are hitting only .205, but their ability to draw walks has helped generate slightly more scoring chances compared to Seattle.
The Angels hold a 3.81 team ERA but a 1.58 WHIP, largely due to 39 walks issued in seven games. That lack of control has created frequent scoring opportunities for opponents and placed added pressure on the offense to respond.
Injuries: Vaughn Grissom, 10-Day IL, Kirby Yates, 15-Day IL, Ben Joyce, 15-Day IL, Alek Manoah, 15-Day IL, Grayson Rodriguez, 15-Day IL
Pitching Matchup
Seattle Mariners – Bryan Woo Woo enters with a 3.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 6.0 innings, allowing four hits while striking out nine with one walk in his first outing.
Los Angeles Angels – Reid Detmers Detmers enters with a 5.79 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 4.2 innings, allowing six hits while striking out nine without issuing a walk in this opening start.
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Pick
- Seattle Mariners
Seattle has the more reliable pitching staff entering this matchup, which will be the difference over nine innings. Woo’s ability to limit baserunners and generate strikeouts matches up well against a lineup that has been inconsistent despite showing power. The Mariners also benefit from a pitching staff that has controlled opponents more effectively overall. Los Angeles can generate offense, but the high walk total and WHIP continue to create problems. Seattle will find enough scoring opportunities to take control. The difference in pitching consistency gives the Mariners the edge in this matchup.
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Over/Under Pick
- Under
Both teams are hitting .205 and have shown inconsistent offensive production through the first week of the season. Seattle’s pitching has limited opponents effectively, while Los Angeles has struggled more with control than contact. If Woo continues to limit baserunners and Seattle avoids allowing the Angels to have baserunners, run production should remain limited. While the Angels have power potential, the overall offensive production for both teams will result in a lower-scoring game.
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