Oakland Athletics (38-93) vs. Seattle Mariners (78-56)
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners 8/29/2023 – The Seattle Mariners remain home on Tuesday with the Oakland Athletics on the mound. Seattle has won nine of their last ten games and is the leader of the AL West. The Mariners entered this series riding a three-game win streak. Seattle averages 4.8 runs per game, which ranks 9th best in the MLB.
The Oakland Athletics find themselves in the last place within the AL West division. Their recent performance has been mixed, with four wins in their last ten games, coming into this series on a two-game losing streak. With only 18 road wins this season, Oakland faces a tough challenge in Seattle. Unfortunately, their offense has struggled, averaging just 3.6 runs per game, placing them at the bottom of MLB rankings. To get insights and predictions for their games, don’t miss out on the best daily baseball picks.
Athletics vs. Mariners Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Coors Field in Denver, CO |
| TV: | NCSA |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
George Kirby (10-8, ERA: 3.28) vs Ken Waldichuk (2-7, ERA: 6.06)
George Kirby will make his 26th start on the mound for the Seattle Mariners. Kirby is 10-8 on the season with 156.1 innings pitched. Kirby has 142 strikeouts and carries a 3.28 ERA. Kirby pitched 5.2 innings in his last start, allowing 3 earned runs and 8 hits. The Seattle Mariners allow 4 runs per game, which is 1st in the MLB.
Ken Waldichuk will make the start on the mound for the Oakland Athletics. Waldichuk is 2-7 on the season with 110 innings pitched. Waldichuk has 111 strikeouts and carries a 6.06 ERA. Waldichuk pitched 5 innings in his last outing, allowing 3 earned runs and 8 hits. The Oakland Athletics are allowing 5.9 runs per game.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -300, Total Odds: 8.0
The Athletics’ bullpen has thrown 45 innings in the last ten days, posting a 3-1 record with two saves and an underwhelming 4.40 ERA and 3.83 FIP. Kyle Muller will meet Seattle for the second time this season, and the Mariners tortured him for six earned runs on eight hits and two walks across five innings on May 22. I don’t trust the A’s to keep the Mariners lineup in check, so give me Seattle -1.5.
Seattle’s bullpen has gone 3-1 with four saves over the last ten days (30 IP), tallying a 3.90 ERA and 2.74 FIP, while the Mariners lineup has recorded a 221 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers (79 plate appearances) and 163 wRC+ versus right-handed pitchers (275 PA). The M’s will have to slow down eventually, but I don’t see that happening in this series.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Oakland is 0-8 SU in their last 8 matches with the Mariners.
The Oakland Athletics are 3-12 SU in their last 15 road games.
The Athletics are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road against Seattle.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The total remained UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games with the Athletics.
The Seattle Mariners are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Seattle is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home against Oakland.
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners 8/29/2023 Betting Picks
The Athletics are a big underdog away from home (+248) versus the Mariners (-312). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Seattle Mariners looking to George Kirby (10-8), and Ken Waldichuk (2-7) getting the nod for the Oakland Athletics.
The Mariners have entered the game as favorites 87 times this season and won 51, or 58.6%, of those games. Seattle has played as favorites of -312 or more twice this season and won both games. The moneyline for this contest implies a 75.7% chance of a victory for the Mariners.
The Oakland Athletics have struggled throughout the entire baseball season, displaying a poor performance overall. Although Oakland faces the odds as a significant road underdog, it’s challenging to support them given their track record. On the other hand, Seattle stands out as the best in the MLB when it comes to runs allowed, indicating a strong defensive game. Anticipate a low-scoring matchup on Tuesday, making it a good opportunity to consider the total. For well-informed selections and forecasts, don’t miss out on the best daily sports picks and predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: Seattle Mariners will win 4-2.