Oakland Athletics (39 – 94) vs. Seattle Mariners (75 – 57)
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners 8/30/2023 – The Oakland Athletics come in last in three important hitting categories. Oakland ranks 27th in on-base percentage (.300) and bottom in team batting average (.222), runs scored (476), and slugging percentage (.364). With 15 doubles, a triple, 22 home runs, and 55 RBI, Brent Rooker was Oakland’s greatest overall hitter. In terms of home runs and RBI, Rooker leads the club. With 15 home runs and 45 RBI, Shea Langeliers is second in both categories. In 132 matches, Oakland hit 134 home runs, 18 triples, and 178 doubles.
The Seattle Mariners hold the top spot in various pitching categories, leading with a team ERA of 3.64, a WHIP of 1.17, and 64 Quality Starts by their pitchers. Despite their pitching prowess, Seattle ranks fourth-lowest in batting average (.235). In terms of victories, Logan Gilbert (12) and Luis Castillo (181) stand out for the team. Taking the mound for Seattle on Wednesday is right-hander Bryce Miller, boasting an 8-4 record, a 3.90 ERA, and 95 strikeouts this year. For the latest insights, consider consulting free consensus baseball picks and odds.
Athletics vs. Mariners Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 3:45 PM ET. |
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| Where: | T-Mobile Park, WA |
| TV: | NSCA |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Zach Neal (1-0, ERA: 6.88) vs Bryce Miller (8-4, ERA: 3.90)
Zach Neal pitched for 102 innings in professional baseball, recording 48 strikeouts. His career WHIP is 1.276, and his ERA is 5.26 (60 earned runs allowed). He surrendered 117 base hits (10.3 hits per nine innings) with 14 free passes. Neal (3-4 career record) faced 432 opposition hitters throughout his stint in the major leagues and has a 5.46 FIP.
Miller (8-4 career win-loss record) has a 3.90 earned run average and allows 7.5 hits per 9 innings pitched. He faced 408 opposing batters in his MLB career and has a 4.52 K/BB ratio. He has a WHIP of 1.043, a FIP of 3.8, and allowed 44 earned runs. In 101 innings pitched so far in his career, Miller garnered 95 strikeouts while giving up 85 hits.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -180, Total Odds: 8.5
Seattle won 12 of its previous 13 games, moving past Texas and Houston to take the lead in the American League West. The Mariners are on a 5-0 run at home against Oakland in head-to-head games and won eight of their previous ten home games. On the other hand, Oakland altogether lost eight straight games to Oakland. Oakland pitcher Zach Neal only made one start in 8 appearances, and in that start, he surrendered five hits, four runs, two home runs, and five innings of total offense.
Despite Bryce Miller’s most recent performance, which saw him surrender three runs over 17 innings over three starts, the Mariners still prevailed last Friday. Julio Rodriguez, one of Seattle’s top all-around hitters, earlier this season set a new Major League record with 17 hits over the course of four games. On Monday, in Seattle’s victory over Oakland, Rodriguez had four hits, including a home run.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 matches. The Oakland Athletics are 6-12 SU in their last 18 matches. The Oakland Athletics are 1-8 SU in their last 9 matches against Seattle. The total went UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 8 matches on the road.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 10 of Seattle’s last 15 matches. The Seattle Mariners are 12-2 SU in their last 14 matches. The total went UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 matches against Oakland. The Seattle Mariners are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches at home.
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners 8/30/2023 Betting Picks
The total went UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 matches when playing on the road against Seattle. The Oakland Athletics have struggled with a 3-17 SU record in their last 20 matches against opponents within the American League West Division. Furthermore, the Athletics have experienced a 5-13 SU downturn in their previous 18 Wednesday matches. On the other side, the total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 matches when playing at home against Oakland. The Seattle Mariners have showcased their strength with an 8-2 SU record in their last 10 matches against American League opponents. Additionally, the total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 matches against rivals within the American League West Division. For insightful perspectives, consider referring to free professional sports picks and odds.
Free Pick and Prediction: Seattle Mariners will win 6-2.