Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions
The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Seattle Mariners in the first game of a three-game American League West series at T-Mobile Park on Friday night. The
Game outlook
The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Seattle Mariners in the first game of a three-game American League West series at T-Mobile Park on Friday night. The Athletics, who are coming off a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers, will have left-handed pitcher JP Sears on the mound. The Mariners, who last played on Wednesday and defeated the Houston Astros, will start right-handed ace Luis Castillo. With a record of 69-90, the Athletics are currently fourth in the AL West while the Mariners hold the second spot with an 82-77 record. Seattle is the betting favorite with a line of -170 that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +142 | Mariners -170
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-160) | Mariners -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 63%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics concluded their final game in Oakland with a 3-2 home win over the Texas Rangers, as they are not making the playoffs this season. The lineup performed well, going 9-of-31 with three walks and three strikeouts, despite not recording any extra-base hits or stolen bases. J.T. Ginn pitched 5.1 innings and earned the win by allowing two runs. Left-hander JP Sears will be starting next for the Athletics, with a 64-98 record, 4.43 ERA, and .253 batting average against. Oakland is currently ranked 26th in offense, 24th in defense, and holds a 64-98 record this season.