The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners meet Saturday in MLB game 2 action at T-Mobile Park. Here’s a Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Prediction.
Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
The Oakland Athletics are 18-22 this season after losses to the Marlins and Rangers. The Oakland Athletics have scored 21 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 9 games. The Oakland Athletics have won 6 of their last 8 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Abraham Toro leads the Oakland Athletics with 37 hits and 15 RBI, while JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker have combined for 59 hits and 39 RBI.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners are 21-18 this season after wins over the Astros and Twins. The Seattle Mariners have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 9 games. The Seattle Mariners have lost 5 straight games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Julio Rodriguez leads the Seattle Mariners with 39 hits and 11 RBI, while Josh Rojas and Ty France have combined for 65 hits and 19 RBI.
Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners Pitching Matchup
Joey Estes gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics, and he was 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA and 7 strikeouts last season. Estes will make his season debut, and he racked up a 6.04 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 28.1 Triple-A innings. This will be Estes’ second career game against the Seattle Mariners.
Bryce Miller gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners, and he is 3-2 with a 2.61 ERA and 42 strikeouts this season. Miller has allowed 19 hits and 8 earned runs in his last 36.1 innings. Miller has a 2.22 ERA and .145 allowed batting average in 24.1 home innings. Miller is 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA and 21 strikeouts in his career against the Oakland Athletics.
Why the Seattle Mariners will win
- The Mariners have won 13 of their last 14 games against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight games at T-Mobile Park.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last four games against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last nine games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Oakland Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won each of their last four night games against AL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Mariners have lost four of their last five night games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last four night games against AL West opponents following a road loss.
Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Prediction
The Seattle Mariners have their issues they need to figure out, but they’re at home and should win this game. Bryce Miller has been sharp this season, and he’s done his best work by far at home. Joey Estes will make his season debut, and he’s been absolutely awful in Triple-A this season. It’s hard to believe he’s going to figure things out against a higher level of competition. This is a spot for the Mariners to have an offensive breakthrough. Give me the Mariners and the RL for max betting value.