The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Seattle Mariners. Ken Waldichuk, the left-handed pitcher for the Athletics, is expected to take the mound against the Mariners’ Bryce Miller. Oakland is up against a steep price point, with the Mariners standing as a heavy -303 favorite.

Looking at Miller’s performance over the past 30 days, his K percentage stands at 25%, and he’s been average overall. However, his splits are impressive, with a weighted on-base percentage of .159 against lefties and .128 against righties, coupled with an ISO of .061 and .038, respectively. This could spell trouble for the Athletics’ run-scoring potential.

On the flip side, although the Mariners’ profile doesn’t necessarily align well against left-handed pitching, they are facing the A’s and Waldichuk, which gives them a strong edge. And while the Mariners aren’t necessarily an elite baseball team, their status as huge favorites speaks volumes about the current state of the Athletics.

Seattle’s lineup, featuring power hitters like Jarred Kelenic, Eugenio Suárez, and Cal Raleigh, could prove to be a tough challenge for Waldichuk. These players have shown elevated ISO power numbers and could be the driving force for the Mariners’ offense.

All in all, this game promises to deliver plenty of late-night action. Despite the odds, don’t count out the potential for runs – this match-up could very well prove to be a high-scoring affair. Take a look at the over for Seattle’s team total for the game and first five innings.