Seattle Mariners vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Washington Nationals are set to face the Seattle Mariners in the final game of their series, with the Nationals looking to secure a series win. The game will take place at Nationals Park and is scheduled for a 1:35 PM ET start. Mitchell Parker will start for the Nationals, with a 3-2 record and 3.32 ERA, while Bryan Woo will take the mound for the Mariners with a 2-0 record and impressive 0.57 ERA. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, with Seattle currently favored to win based on betting odds. Note that this preview was written before Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mariners -171 | Nationals +151

Spread: Mariners -1.5 (-112) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 63%.

Seattle Mariners

Despite a recent slump in which the Mariners have lost four of their last six games, they still hold a three-game lead over Texas in the AL West. The team will look to increase their division lead with a win on Sunday. Seattle's offense has been struggling, as they are averaging 3.69 runs per game with a .224 batting average, ranking 27th in the league. However, their pitching has been strong, giving up 3.58 runs per game with a .220 opponent batting average, ranking fourth in the league. Woo's recent performance in which he gave up no runs in six innings will be crucial for the team's success moving forward. With a power ranking of 14, Seattle is ranked 29th in offense, 9th in defense, and has a season record of 76-86. Sign up at BetMGM sportsbook with code WAWBET for a first bet offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets.