Highly Anticipated Match-Up Between Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres Set for Wednesday Night Game

On Wednesday, August 27, the San Diego Padres will face off against the Seattle Mariners in a highly anticipated match-up between two of the top teams on the west coast. The Padres, with a record of 75-58, are just half a game behind the Dodgers in the National League West, while the Mariners, at 71-62, are 1.5 games back of the Astros in the American League West. Both teams are also firmly in control of the wild card race. The series is currently split and the winner of Wednesday's game will take the set. Dylan Cease will start for the Padres, with Luis Castillo taking the mound for the Mariners. The game is set to begin at 9:40 P.M. EST. Don't miss out on our San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners prediction and other Free MLB Picks to potentially cash in on this top tier battle.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres +120 | Mariners -135
Spread: Padres +1.5 (-180) | Mariners -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 57%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are currently 75-58 overall this season, trailing the Dodgers by half a game for the divisional lead. They hold the second wild card spot in the National League, with a six-game lead over the Reds. The team has won six of their last eight games. Dylan Cease will be starting for the Padres against the Mariners, with a 6-11 record and a 4.71 ERA in 26 starts this year. The Padres have won four of their last five games when Cease has started. He has a 5.65 ERA in away games and a 4.19 ERA since the All-Star break. San Diego ranks ninth in batting average and has hit the second-fewest home runs in the league. They have a .251 batting average on the road and .265 in the second half of the season.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently 71-62 overall this season and are in second place in the American League West Division, just 1.5 games behind the first-place Astros. They have a 40-27 record when playing at home and currently hold the final wild card spot in the American League, three games ahead of the Royals. The team has lost seven of their last 10 games leading up to Wednesday's game, where Luis Castillo will be starting. Castillo, who has an 8-7 record with a 3.57 ERA in 26 starts this season, last pitched four innings against the Phillies, allowing three runs and 10 hits in a loss on Aug. 20. The Mariners have a 15-11 record when Castillo starts and are 7-7 when he starts at home. Castillo has a 2.41 ERA in 14 home games, but a 4.03 ERA in seven games since the All-Star break and a 5.34 ERA in six games against the National League. The Mariners have a .242 batting average this season, ranking 21st in the league, but have scored the 10th most runs and rank 18th in hits. They have hit the third most home runs and have a .219 batting average in the second half of the season, .226 in August, and .264 against the National League. Against the Padres, the Mariners are hitting .248 in four games.

Seattle Mariners Face Tough Challenge Against San Diego Padres in Divisional Showdown

Seattle is currently in contention for the divisional title in the American League West, however, it is anticipated that they may face challenges in their upcoming game against the Padres. Luis Castillo's 5.34 RA against National League opponents suggests that San Diego has the potential to score runs consistently. The Padres have a batting average of .254 in August, which may prove advantageous against a Mariners team that has a 7-7 record when Castillo is pitching at home. On the other hand, Dylan Cease, who will be starting for the Padres, has a 3.93 ERA against American League teams and has contributed to four out of the last five victories for San Diego. With the Padres also closing in on the divisional lead, it is recommended to consider selecting San Diego to cover in this game.

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