New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners 8/10/24 – This Saturday night, T-Mobile Park hosts an intriguing clash between The New York Mets and the Seattle Mariners (61-55) (61-56), which can be expected to produce some quality baseball. Its last statement suggests that both teams have similar records, thus showing how tough this game can be. In consequence of that fact, every match is now very important in light of playoff situations. Due to its recent trends and solid pitching staff from both sides, it’s said to be a low scoring game by some of the best exclusive handicappers.
New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners 8/10/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Mets (61-55) vs. Seattle Mariners (61-56)
The New York Mets are currently batting .250 as a team, having scored 560 runs this season, which places them in a decent offensive position. However, their batting average drops slightly against the pitching quality they’ll face in this series. Incorporating elements from today’s Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox game, the Mets’ lineup will need to elevate their game significantly to handle the Mariners’ tough pitching staff, similar to how the Astros’ powerful lineup adjusts to top-tier pitching.
In contrast, Seattle Mariners were more offensively challenged this season with only having a team batting average of .217 but compensated these weaknesses through great pitching evidenced by 3.5 ERA and 1.09 WHIP totals as a team. In today’s Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants game, we can see that the Mariners rely heavily on their pitchers keeping games close, always being an important strategy when facing the Mets lineup.
Sean Manaea (8-4, 3.3 ERA) vs. Logan Gilbert (6-8, 3.05 ERA)
Mets’ starting pitcher, Sean Manaea has a good record coming into this game and an admirable 3.3 ERA. With over 120 innings pitched, his WHIP is still at 1.18; a reason why he is capable of limiting base runners and running games effectively. Manaea’s key strength in strikeouts with more than one hundred and twenty-two being accumulated over the season which may be useful in commanding the Mariners weaker batting order.
For the Mariners, Logan Gilbert also stands out considering that he has an ERA of 3.05 and his WHIP stands at an impressive 0.89. Despite having a losing record, his performance metrics indicate that he is highly efficient on the mound. His low WHIP and high strikeout rate (143 in 147.2 innings) show that he can handle pressure situations which makes him a strong adversary for the Mets batters
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -1.5 +166, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds lean slightly towards the Seattle Mariners, particularly due to their home field advantage and stronger pitching stats. The total under 7.5 reflects the expected pitching duel, suggesting a low-scoring game.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the Mets’ last 6 games, a trend that bettors should consider. The Mets are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against the Mariners, which could indicate difficulties they face when matched up against Seattle, particularly on the road.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The Mariners have a mixed record at home recently (5-10 SU in their last 15 games), yet they are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against National League opponents. This specific trend shows their capability to handle interleague play effectively.
New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners 8/10/24 Betting Picks
Considering the detailed analysis and the present form of both teams, especially the good pitching matchup, a game of lower scoring is expected. Exceptional pitching by Mariners and them playing at home might provide a slight edge. We would recommend going with Seattle in covering the spread and bet on the total staying under, as both starters have proven to be effective against lineup opposition.
In terms of prop bets and over/under, it would make more sense to bet that pitchers’ duel continues; hence, an under on total runs. For free baseball picks seekers, a score prediction 3-2 win for Seattle Mariners could be valuable given prevailing dynamics and statistics.