Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics are set to play their first game of the series on September 2. The Mariners, with an overall record of 76-86, are currently six games behind division-leading Houston and have lost three of their last five games. The Athletics, with a record of 64-98, are not in playoff contention and have also lost three of their last four games. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:07 P.M. EST, with Logan Gilbert starting for the Mariners and Osvaldo Bido starting for the Athletics. Seattle is the betting favorite, opening at -130 and currently at -138.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mariners -138 | Athletics +124

Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+125) | Athletics +1.5 (-141)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 58%.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently 76-86 overall this season, placing them six games behind the Astros for first place in the American League. While not in contention for the Wild Card, they must make a move on Houston to secure a playoff spot. Unfortunately, with three losses in their last five games, their chances are looking slim. In their last game, a 3-2 loss to the Angels, Luke Raley hit a solo home run and Bryce Miller pitched 4.2 innings, giving up three runs. Logan Gilbert will start the next game, with a record of 6-10 and an ERA of 3.09 this season. Despite a recent losing streak, Gilbert has performed well in recent outings. The Mariners have struggled offensively, hitting .216 for the season and scoring the fifth fewest runs in the league. Defensively, they are ranked first, allowing an average of 3.80 points per game. Despite these challenges, the Mariners hold a power ranking of 9 and maintain a competitive position in the league.