posted May 5, 2008 at 20:03 EST in MLB Free Picks

Despite falling to the Oakland A’s 3-1 on Sunday to snap their four-game online sports betting winning streak, the Texas Rangers, 13-19, 16-13-3 O/U) are playing much better after getting off to another rocky start this season.

The Seattle Mariners, (13-19, 12-17-2 O/U) on the other hand, are heading the other way despite entering the season with very high expectations, having dropped their last five games in the BetUS Sportsbook, including an emphatic 8-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday, prompting the team to hold an informal team meeting on Saturday.

"We need something to spark this ballclub," Vidro told the Mariners' official Web site. "On paper, we are OK, but on the field, we are not doing our jobs, and we cannot keep going this way."

The Mariners begin a seven-game homestand tonight by sending veteran left-hander Jarrod Washburn (1-4, 4.86 ERA) to the mound, though Washburn is coming off his worst outing of the season as he was rocked for six runs, (five earned) on six hits in 4 1/3 innings as the Mariners lost to the Cleveland Indians 8-3 on Wednesday.

The Rangers will turn to veteran right-hander Kevin Millwood (2-2, 3.86), who was rocked for five runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings , though he picked up the victory because of nine runs his teammates put up against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my MLB Betting Picks.

The Rangers are 7-2 in Millwood’s last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

The Rangers are 7-19 in Millwood’s last 26 starts as an underdog.

The Mariners are 3-8 in Washburn’s last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.

The Mariners are 2-6 in Washburn’s last 8 starts vs. American League West.

The Over is 4-0 in Millwood’s last 4 starts overall.

The Over is 7-1 in Washburn’s last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

The Under is 4-1 in Millwood’s last 5 road starts vs. Mariners.

The Under is 7-2 in Millwood’s last 9 starts vs. Mariners.

The Under is 5-2 in Washburn’s last 7 starts vs. Rangers.

Analysis: Bettors looking to increase their respective MLB seasonal bankroll should look to take the ‘Over’ first and foremost in this matchup as both mediocre starters are likely to give up at least three or four runs. I also like the Mariners to end their losing streak by somehow managing to outscore the Rangers late in this contest.

MLB Free Picks: Mariners 6 Rangers 5

10:10 PM EST MLB Odds

Texas Rangers

Kevin Millwood - R +1½ -190

Seattle Mariners

Jarrod Washburn - L -1½ +160

Over 9 +105

Under 9 -125

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