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Mariners vs Athletics: Seattle Favored in First Game of Series on September 2

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 69-68, are currently six games behind division-leading Houston and have lost three of their last five games. The Athletics, with a record of 59-78, 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 vs Oakland Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently 69-68 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.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics are currently 59-78 overall this season and in fourth place in the American League West division, 16 games back of the Astros. The team will not be playing playoff baseball this year and is looking towards the offseason to improve. In their last game, the Athletics lost 6-4 to the Rangers in 10 innings, with A's manager Mark Kotsay lamenting the tough loss. They will be starting Osvaldo Bido, who has a record of 5-3 this season and has shown success in his recent starts. The Athletics have struggled offensively this season, ranking seventh worst in hitting at .234. Despite hitting the fifth most home runs, they have also struck out the fifth most times. In terms of power rankings, Oakland is currently ranked 13th and ranks 25th in offense, scoring an average of 4.09 runs per game. The Mariners have won one out of the last three matchups against the Athletics.

Oakland Athletics Favored to Win Due to Star Pitcher Osvaldo Bido's Impressive Performance

The Oakland Athletics are poised for victory in this upcoming game, largely due to the impressive performance of starting pitcher Osvaldo Bido. Bido has demonstrated exceptional skill with an ERA of 1.80 when pitching at night and 3.03 at home. Additionally, the Athletics have secured victory in four consecutive games where Bido has taken the mound, including five of his last seven home starts. Conversely, the Seattle Mariners have faced challenges with Logan Gilbert as their starter, losing seven of their last eight games with him on the mound. Gilbert's ERA of 4.12 since the All-Star break has contributed to the Mariners' struggles. Furthermore, both teams have struggled offensively, with Oakland showing a slight advantage by ranking fifth in home runs. Based on these factors, I recommend taking Oakland to cover in this game.

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