September 2, 2025

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Written by: Ryan Chen

Ryan combines advanced statistics with traditional scouting to identify profitable betting opportunities.

Mariners vs Rays: Betting Preview & Props (Sep 02)

Last updated: September 02, 2025

Game Time: 9/2, 07:35PM

Matchup Setup

The Seattle Mariners are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. As both teams vie for positioning, fans and bettors are keenly observing this encounter. Unfortunately, betting odds are not available for this game, leaving bettors to delve into the stats for insights.

Mound Matchup

Pitching Matchup: Bryan Woo (SEA) vs Drew Rasmussen (TB)

Bryan Woo (SEA):

Bryan Woo brings his dynamic pitching style to the mound with a varied arsenal: Four-Seam (47% usage, 95.7 mph), Sinker (26% usage, 95.4 mph), Slider (10% usage, 88.5 mph), Sweeper (9% usage, 85.1 mph), and Changeup (8% usage, 89.7 mph). His high-velocity fastballs and diverse pitch mix make him a formidable opponent. The Rays lineup, which averages .245 this season, projects to hit .255 against Woo's arsenal, hinting at a slight edge for Tampa Bay.

Drew Rasmussen (TB):

Drew Rasmussen counters with his own impressive collection: Four-Seam (35% usage, 95.8 mph), Cutter (31% usage, 90.2 mph), Sinker (24% usage, 95.4 mph), Sweeper (5% usage, 84.6 mph), Curveball (5% usage, 80.5 mph), Changeup (1% usage, 89.4 mph). Rasmussen's mix of velocity and movement is challenging for hitters. The Mariners lineup, averaging .256 this season, is projected to improve slightly to .259 against Rasmussen's set, suggesting a potential advantage for Seattle's hitters.

Batting Edges vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For Seattle vs Drew Rasmussen:

The Mariners lineup averages .256 this season but projects to .259 vs Rasmussen's arsenal.
Biggest Increase: Dominic Canzone: Season BA .283 → xBA vs arsenal .310 (+27 points), Season K% 21.0% → Arsenal K% 17.2% (-3.8%)
Biggest Decrease: Julio Rodríguez: Season BA .250 → xBA vs arsenal .223 (-27 points), Season K% 22.5% → Arsenal K% 23.8% (+1.3%)

For Tampa Bay vs Bryan Woo:

The Rays lineup averages .246 this season and projects to .255 vs Woo's arsenal.
Biggest Increase: Hunter Feduccia: Season BA .109 → xBA vs arsenal .230 (+121 points), Season K% 25.5% → Arsenal K% 22.0% (-3.5%)
Biggest Decrease: Bob Seymour: Season BA .250 → xBA vs arsenal .185 (-65 points), Season K% 22.5% → Arsenal K% 26.2% (+3.7%)

Lineup Strikeout Trends vs Arsenal

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Mariners' projected K-rate is 19.5% vs Rasmussen — down 0.5% from their 20.0% season average.
The Rays' projected K-rate is 21.5% vs Woo — up 1.1% from their 20.4% season average.

Umpire Trends

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Dominic Canzone (.283 → .310, +27 points) meets betting lean criteria!

⚡ K Prop Alert: No significant strikeout prop opportunities met our criteria for this matchup.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Dominic Canzone and Hunter Feduccia show significant batting advantages against their respective opposing arsenals.
Pitcher prop opportunities are limited by the lack of significant increase in strikeout projections.
The absence of umpire data adds uncertainty to prop betting.
Overall, focus on individual batter props given the lineup matchups.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the Mariners vs Rays game? A: Dominic Canzone presents a strong betting prop opportunity with a projected xBA of .310 against Rasmussen.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment is currently TBA, leaving tendencies unknown.

Q: What time is the Mariners vs Rays game? A: The game is scheduled for 9/2 at 07:35PM.

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