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The Atlanta Braves (19-9) and Seattle Mariners (17-13) wrap up a 3-game interleague series Wednesday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mariners lead 2-0
Seattle hung on for a 3-2 victory in the middle contest of the 3-game set, winning the series regardless of whoever takes Wednesday’s contest. M’s pitching has done a good job of keeping OF Ronald Acuna Jr. down, as he is just 1 for 8 with a single, 2 steals and 5 strikeouts in the series.
The Braves have been limited to just 3 runs in the 2 games, easily their lowest offensive production in consecutive outings this season. It’s the first time Atlanta has dropped back-to-back games, too, and the 1-3 mark in the past 4 games is also a season worst.
The Under has connected in 8 straight games for Atlanta, while the Under is on a 12-2 run in the past 14 outings, cashing in 5 straight on the road.
For the Mariners, they’ve racked up 5 wins in the past 6 games while cashing the Under in 7 consecutive outings. The Under is 12-1 in the past 13 games and 18-2 across the previous 20. The Under has hit in 12 of the previous 14 interleague battles, too.
Braves at Mariners projected starters
LHP Chris Sale vs. RHP Emerson Hancock
Sale (3-1, 3.69 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 31 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H (1 solo HR), 1 BB, 6 K (95 pitches) in 6-2 home victory vs. Cleveland Guardians Friday
- 2023 road splits: 0-1, 5.11 ERA, 12 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 11 H, 2 HR, 5 BB, 14 K, .244 opponents’ batting average (OBA) and 1.30 WHIP in 2 starts
- Career vs. Mariners: 6-2, 2.65 ERA, 74 2/3 IP, 22 ER, 47 H (9 HR), 102 K in 10 starts and 2 relief appearances
Hancock (3-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 26 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H (1 solo HR), 2 BB, 4 K in 6-1 home win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
- 2024 home splits: 2-1, 3.12 ERA, 17 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 10 H, 3 HR, 3 BB, 9 K, .175 OBA and 0.75 WHIP in 3 starts
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Braves at Mariners odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Mariners +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+100) | Mariners +1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)
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Braves at Mariners picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 4, Mariners 3
Moneyline
The Braves (-175) are quite expensive in this matinee action in the Pacific Northwest.
Atlanta has plated just 3 runs in the first 2 games of the series, easily the team’s lowest of the season. In fact, it’s the first time the Braves have dropped back-to-back games. While Sale has dominated the Mariners (+145) in his career, playing Atlanta is a risky proposition, as Hancock has pitched well in 2024, particularly at home.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
The MARINERS +1.5 (-120) aren’t priced out of line if you can’t trust Seattle straight up and would like a little insurance at a nice price.
The Mariners have found a way to get the job done on their home field in each of the first 2 games against the league’s best team. Seattle has been enjoying timely offense and outstanding pitching. In fact, the Mariners boast the league’s 2nd-best ERA at 3.03.
Over/Under
UNDER 7.5 (-125) is the way to go. As mentioned, the Mariners have a stellar 3.03 ERA, 2nd-best in the majors behind only the Boston Red Sox. The Atlanta Braves are 9th in the majors with an ERA of 3.57. Both of these teams have been Under machines lately, and with Sale and Hancock both spinning it well, we should have another low-scoring affair under the sun.
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