Seattle Mariners @ Tampa Bay Rays Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/2/2025 7:35 PM EDT

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Seattle Mariners @ Tampa Bay Rays Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Seattle Mariners -115 ESPN BET / Tampa Bay Rays +100 BetRivers
Best Spread Odds: Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-170) Caesars
Best Total Odds: Under 8.0 (-115) BetRivers

Game Info

Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 7:35 PM EDT
Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
TV: FDSSU

Seattle Mariners @ Tampa Bay Rays Preview

The Seattle Mariners (73-65) travel to George M. Steinbrenner Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (68-69) in what promises to be a compelling matchup. The Rays are currently riding a four-game winning streak and have a strong 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a dominant 10-2 victory over the Mariners yesterday. The Mariners, meanwhile, are 5-5 in their last ten outings and will be looking to bounce back from that recent defeat.

This game features a marquee pitching duel between two impressive right-handers. For the visiting Mariners, Bryan Woo (12-7, 2.95 ERA, 0.95 WHIP) takes the mound. Woo has been in excellent form, posting a 2.27 ERA in August and demonstrating elite command with 39 strikeouts against just six walks. He previously threw six innings of three-run ball against the Rays on August 10th.

Countering for the home Rays is Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.64 ERA, 0.98 WHIP). Rasmussen has been even more dominant recently, with a stellar 1.53 ERA in August, accumulating 26 strikeouts and only three walks. He boasts an impressive career record against Seattle, holding a 2-0 record with a 0.44 ERA in five appearances.

Offensively, the Mariners bring power, ranking 3rd in home runs with 196 this season, led by Cal Raleigh (50 HR) and Eugenio Suárez (42 HR). Julio Rodriguez is their leading hitter with a .264 batting average and 149 hits. The Rays' offense, ranked 7th in team batting average (.251), also excels in stolen bases, leading the league with 173. Key contributors include Yandy Diaz, who leads the team with a .286 batting average and 145 hits, and Junior Caminero, who has 39 home runs and 96 RBIs.

Both pitching staffs have been effective this season, with the Mariners holding a 3.99 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, while the Rays' staff has a 3.88 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, ranking 7th in strikeouts. No significant injuries have been reported for either team, setting the stage for a full-strength battle.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Seattle Mariners have had the upper hand in recent head-to-head matchups, winning six of their last eight meetings against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, when playing in Tampa, the Rays have shown dominance, winning four of their last five home games against the Mariners. Historically, Seattle has struggled on the road against Tampa Bay, holding a 1-6 straight-up record in their last seven games played in Tampa. The total has gone over in four of their last five meetings, but conversely, the total has gone under in seven of Seattle's last ten games against an opponent overall.

Pick: Under 8.0 Total Runs

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Given the exceptional form of both starting pitchers, Bryan Woo and Drew Rasmussen, a low-scoring affair is highly anticipated. Both pitchers have demonstrated remarkable control and effectiveness in August, with Woo boasting a 2.27 ERA and Rasmussen an even more impressive 1.53 ERA. Rasmussen's career 0.44 ERA against the Mariners further solidifies the expectation of a strong outing from him. While both offenses have their strengths, the dominant pitching performances expected from Woo and Rasmussen are likely to suppress scoring opportunities. Sharp money analysis also indicates a lean towards the Under, making the Under 8.0 total runs at -115 odds a compelling pick for this matchup.

Top Player Prop Picks

Bryan Woo - Pitcher Strikeouts Over 5.5

Bryan Woo has been a strikeout machine, especially in recent outings. He has hit the over on this line in 100% of his last five games and 90% of his last ten games. His season-long hit rate for the over is 73.08%. Furthermore, in his 2025 matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, he hit the over 100% of the time, averaging 9.0 strikeouts. With a line of 5.5 and odds of -125, Woo is poised to continue his strikeout success against the Rays. You can find these odds at BetMGM.

Josh Naylor - Hits Over 0.5

Josh Naylor has been a consistent hitter for the Seattle Mariners. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 80% of his last five games and 90% of his last ten games. His season hit rate for the over is 75.4%. Against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025, Naylor has hit the over 83.33% of the time, averaging 1.17 hits per game. With a line of 0.5 and odds of -225, Naylor is a strong candidate to record at least one hit in this game. You can find these odds at ESPN BET.

Brandon Lowe - Hits Over 0.5

Brandon Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays has been in excellent hitting form. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 100% of his last five games and 80% of his last ten games. His season hit rate for the over is 72.81%. In his 2025 matchups against the Seattle Mariners, Lowe has hit the over 75% of the time, averaging 0.75 hits per game. With a line of 0.5 and odds of -195, Lowe is expected to continue his hitting streak. You can find these odds at BetRivers.