Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

In what promises to be an exciting matchup, the Oakland A’s will face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park tonight. Luis Medina takes the mound for the A’s, while Marco Gonzales will be pitching for the Mariners. 

Although Gonzales has been struggling over the past 30 days, the Mariners are favorites for today’s game at a -220 price point. However, given Gonzales’s recent performance, the A’s may see this as an opportunity to capitalize on his struggles. That said, Oakland has been struggling to score runs themselves, with only two runs in last night’s loss. Despite this, the over/under for the game is set at 9, as the Mariners have shown they can put up big numbers, scoring 11 times on Monday.

Medina has been decent on the mound, with an xFIP just under 4.00 and a strikeout percentage around 20%. However, numbers and splits against left-handed batters are of concern, notably an ISO power number of .267, significantly above the major league average.

On the flip side, Marco Gonzales has a 5.81 xFIP over the past 30 days, and right-handed batters have been hitting him hard.

Even though the Mariners are favorites, considering these facts, it seems the A’s have a chance to win early in the game, especially with Brent Rooker and Jesús Aguilar showing elevated ISO power numbers against Gonzales. However, the A’s will have to be cautious about their bullpen, which has been their weakness recently.

In conclusion, while the Mariners are favorites, the A’s shouldn’t be dismissed. With the right approach, they could secure a win in the first five innings, making for an intriguing contest.