MLB Picks · September 14, 2026
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
Lean
Angels ML
-106
60
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Seattle Mariners · Away
Kade Anderson (LHP)
Los Angeles Angels · Home
Reid Detmers (LHP)
AI Analysis
Reid Detmers (ERA 3.32, WHIP 1.04, 191 K in 168 IP) is a legitimately strong pitcher who provides a clear edge over Kade Anderson (ERA 4.29 in only 21 IP — very small sample, limited reliability). The Mariners hit LHP poorly (.218/.645 vs LHP), a critical split disadvantage today. However, Seattle has scored 5.7 R/G over their last 10 with Arozarena, Crawford, and Wilson all hot 🔥. The Angels offense is weak (3.36 R/G, 56-93 record) and has been cold recently. The line is essentially a pick'em (SEA -114/LAA -106), making the Angels a slight value play on Detmers' arm. Pitching gate met but modest given Detmers' record vs team quality.
Concerns
- •Angels are 56-93 — among the worst teams in baseball; lineup is weak
- •Kade Anderson is a near-unknown in 21 IP — SEA's pitching is uncertain
- •Seattle's recent offensive form is strong (5.7 R/G L10) — Detmers faces a real test
- •Angels on a 3-game losing streak and 3-7 in L10
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