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Athletics Favored Over Mariners in AL West Showdown at Sutter Health Park

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the MLB betting action features a full 15-game card, including the AL West showdown between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. The Athletics are slight -120 moneyline favorites for the game, with a total of 9.5 runs. Both teams split a four-game set earlier in the season. Starting pitchers will be Emerson Hancock for the Mariners and Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics. Oakland opened as -116 favorites and the line has remained unchanged. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET. This Mariners vs. Athletics prediction is one of our MLB picks for Tuesday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners +105 | Athletics -116
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+158) | Athletics +1.5 (-192)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 54%.

Seattle vs Oakland Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners suffered an 8-1 defeat against the Texas Rangers, ending their six-game winning streak and missing the opportunity to sweep the series. The Mariners struggled on both offense and defense, being outhit 12-4 by Texas. Despite their recent setback, the Mariners are ranked sixth in the MLB for runs scored, fourth in home runs, and fifth in OPS. They allow an average of 4.21 runs per game. Currently dealing with several injuries to key players, the Mariners will have Emerson Hancock starting on Tuesday night with a 1-1 record and a 6.62 ERA this season. Overall, Seattle is ranked 4th in offense, 12th in defense, and holds a 20-13 record this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Athletics defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2 last Sunday, securing their fourth consecutive series victory. Currently ranked 16th in the MLB for runs scored and sixth in home runs, the team has gone 9-4 in their last 13 games. Despite pitching being a concern this season, there are no significant injury worries for the Athletics. Jeffrey Springs will start against the Mariners, with a 4-3 record and a 4.98 ERA in the season. In their last match against Seattle, the A's won 7-0 with Springs pitching a strong game. The Athletics have a power ranking of 24 and are 19-16 overall.

Athletics have the edge in upcoming matchup against Mariners

The matchup between the Athletics and Mariners favors the Athletics. Jeffrey Springs has shown dominance against the Mariners, who have struggled with extra-base hits against him. While the Mariners have improved offensively since their last encounter in March, they have been less effective against right-handed pitchers. The Athletics bullpen, despite a high ERA recently, has been successful in securing wins and saves. On the other hand, the Mariners bullpen has performed fairly well with fewer wins and saves but a lower ERA. Emerson Hancock, who has allowed multiple home runs in recent starts, may face challenges against the Athletics based on their previous success against him. Overall, considering these factors, the Athletics appear to have the advantage in this upcoming matchup.

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