The Seattle Mariners (69-68) and Oakland A’s (59-78) open a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mariners lead 4-2
The Mariners dropped 2 of 3 games against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend. Seattle is just 2-11 across the past 13 road contests dating back to July 31. The Over is on a 3-1 run, while the total has gone high at a 9-4-2 clip in the past 15 outings.
The A’s lost 2 of 3 games against the Texas Rangers on the road this weekend. Oakland is a respectable 6-6 in the past 12 games at home, while the Over is on a 4-1 run in the past 5 outings.
The last time these teams met in Oakland June 4-6, the Mariners won 2 of 3 games, while the Under cashed in all 3 outings.
Mariners at A’s projected starters
RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP
Gilbert (7-10, 3.09 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 171 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 3-2 home loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
- 2024 road splits: 4-5, 3.81 ERA (87 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.00 WHIP, .213 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 19 BB, 80 K in 14 starts
- Career vs. A’s: 2-1, 3.09 ERA (58 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 6 HR, 0.93 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 10 starts
Bido (5-3, 3.21 ERA) makes his 9th start and 15th appearance. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 56 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 7-5 road loss vs. Guardians Wednesday
- 2024 home splits: 3-2, 3.03 ERA (32 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.16 WHIP, .188 OBA, 16 BB, 36 K in 5 starts (9 appearances)
- Has never faced Mariners
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Mariners at A’s odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mariners -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | A’s +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+120) | A’s +1.5 (-144)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
Mariners at A’s picks and predictions
Prediction
Mariners 4, A’s 3
Moneyline
The MARINERS (-144) are a solid play as moderate favorites in the series opener. Gilbert has been pitching well all season, including a solid 3.81 ERA and 1.00 WHIP on the road.
The Mariners are a respectable 5-4 in 9 games under interim manager Dan Wilson, and the schedule is set up for Seattle to make a move still, but it needs to get going.
Run line/Against the spread
If you’re a little more conservative of a bettor, A’S +1.5 (-144) is worth playing lightly behind Bido. He has really come into his own for Oakland, posting a 3.03 ERA at home this season and holding the opposition to a .188 batting average. This will be a surprisingly decent pitching matchup.
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Over/Under
UNDER 7.5 (-112) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.
While the Over is 6-3-1 across the past 10 games for the Mariners, the Under cashed in each outing of the previous 3-game set in Oakland.
For the A’s, while the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 outings, the Under is 9-6 across the past 15 games. And the Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings by Bido.
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