The Seattle Mariners (14-16) conclude a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (6-25) on Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mariners lead 2-0
The Mariners defeated the Athletics 7-2 on Wednesday after scoring 5 runs in the top of the 10th inning, including a 3-run HR from 3B Eugenio Suarez. The victory extended Seattle’s win streak to 3 games.
The Athletics have dropped 2 straight games and 8 of their last 10. Oakland will have lost all 10 of its series to begin the season regardless of the outcome of Thursday’s game.
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Mariners at Athletics projected starters
RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Drew Rucinski
Kirby (2-2, 2.93 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 0.6 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 30 2/3 IP.
- Has notched at least 6 IP in each of his last 4 starts after going just 4 1/3 IP in his season debut
- Owns a 1-0 record with a 4.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11.1 K/9 in 4 career starts against the Athletics.
Rucinski (0-1, 4.76 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 2.12 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 1.6 K/9 through 5 2/3 IP.
- His season debut was his 1st appearance in MLB since Sept. 29, 2018, as a reliever with the Miami Marlins and 1st MLB start since 2015 with the Los Angeles Angels
- Allowed 3 ER on 11 H with 1 BB and 1 K in 5 2/3 IP vs. the Cincinnati Reds Friday
Mariners at Athletics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mariners -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -2.5 (+110) | Athletics +2.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions
Prediction
Mariners 5, Athletics 3
Moneyline
AVOID.
Unless you believe the Athletics will secure their 7th win of the season on Thursday, then I’d just refrain from wagering on the moneyline in this contest as the odds on Seattle (-250) are too steep to warrant a wager.
Run line/Against the spread
ATHLETICS +2.5 (-135) is the lean in this game as this is a decent-sized run line. The Mariners have a massive pitching advantage in this game but it’s tough for teams to beat an opponent by 3 or more runs on the road.
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Over/Under
UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the pick in Thursday’s tilt with Kirby on the mound for the Mariners. Seattle also hasn’t been consistent in scoring runs as they’ve posted more than 5 runs just twice in its last 10 games.
The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these clubs.
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