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Mariners vs Blue Jays Prediction: Seattle Favored to Win Final Game of Series with Luis Castillo on Mound

The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners will face off in the final game of their three-game series, with each team winning one game so far. Luis Castillo will start for the Mariners, while Easton Lucas will take the mound for the Blue Jays. Seattle is currently the betting favorite with a line of -119. Stay tuned for the Mariners vs. Blue Jays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -119 | Blue Jays +103
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+145) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 54%.

Seattle vs Toronto Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently tied for second place in the competitive AL West division. Despite starting the season 0-4 on the road, they have won three of their last four away games, including a recent extra-inning victory. Overall, the team has won seven of their last nine games. Offensively, the Mariners rank 18th in MLB, averaging 4.3 runs per game and are seventh in home runs with 29. They lead the league in stolen bases with 32. Cal Raleigh leads the team with 19 hits and eight home runs, while Randy Arozarena has contributed four home runs and leads the team with 15 RBI. Luis Castillo will be starting for the team in Sunday's finale, with a record of 1-2, a 4.22 ERA, and a 1.41 WHIP this season. The team ranks 12th in ERA with 3.80 and 21st in WHIP with 1.33. The Mariners are currently ranked 18th in offense, 15th in defense, and have a record of 11-10 this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a solid start to the season, with an 8-4 record at home and trailing the New York Yankees by just one game in the AL East. Despite a recent extra-innings loss that ended a three-game winning streak, the team's pitching staff has outperformed expectations, ranking fifth in team ERA and third in WHIP. The offense, however, ranks 22nd in MLB with 3.95 runs per game and 29th in home runs with just 12. Key players include George Springer with a .415 on-base percentage and Andrés Giménez leading in home runs. Easton Lucas will start Sunday's game with a 2-1 record and a 4.70 ERA this season. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 16 and is 12-9 for the season. In their last three matchups against Seattle, Toronto went 2-1.

Seattle Mariners poised for victory against Toronto Blue Jays with dominant offense and reliable pitching duo

The Seattle Mariners have proven to be the more formidable offense this season, exhibiting dominance in base stealing and power hitting. I have notably greater confidence in Luis Castillo over Lucas when it comes to pitching. Castillo boasts an impressive 3.57 ERA across 215 career stats, holding active Blue Jays batters to a mere .217 batting average against him. In contrast, Easton Lucas has struggled with a 7.49 ERA in just 17 career appearances. My prediction is in favor of the Mariners continuing their successful momentum and securing another victory on the road this Saturday.

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