Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Athletics (58-70) will be heading to T-Mobile Park on Friday night to take on the Seattle Mariners (68-60) in the first game of their three-game series. Luis Morales, with a record of 1-0 and a 1.86 ERA, will be starting for the Athletics, while Bryan Woo, 10-7 with a 3.02 ERA, will be on the mound for the Mariners. This matchup will be crucial as both teams aim to take the series lead. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting game.**Please note that this preview was written prior to Thursday's games.**

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Athletics +178 | Mariners -206

Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-115) | Mariners -1.5 (-104)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 67%.

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics have rebounded from a series loss to Tampa Bay with consecutive series wins over the Angels and Twins. Currently averaging 4.50 runs per game, the team's offense ranks 12th in the league in runs scored, fifth in batting average (.254), 11th in on-base percentage (.319), and fourth in slugging percentage (.434). Leading the team, Brent Rooker has a .270 batting average, Shea Langeliers has hit 28 home runs, and Tyler Soderstrom has driven in 74 runs. On the pitching side, the Athletics are giving up an average of 5.20 runs per game, ranking 28th in the league. Opponents are batting .255 against them, which is 25th, with a 4.84 ERA (28th) and 1.38 WHIP (27th). In his last start, Morales allowed one run on five hits in a five-inning performance that resulted in a 7-2 victory over the Angels. The Athletics will look to maintain their momentum in pursuit of their third consecutive series win as they face the Mariners.