The MLB season nears its climax and the New York Yankees (88-63) are set to tackle the Seattle Mariners (77-74) who are also playing for bragging rights which looks likely to affect the postseason hopes for both teams. On Wednesday, at 9:40 PM ET, a game is expected to be played at T-Mobile Park, so Mariners’ fans may wish to see their team reduce the gap in the first place in the wildcard race. This game should be a veritable treat for fans and bettors as it is filled with exclusive top insights and promises thrilling action in the night.
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners 9/18/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| Watch: | AMZP, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Yankees odds: | -123 Moneyline |
| Mariners odds: | +105 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
New York Yankees (88-63) vs. Seattle Mariners (77-74)
The New York Yankees (88-63) have showcased robust form, clinching victories in four out of their last five games. These included matchups against the Seattle Mariners, where they triumphed 11-2, and a series against the Boston Red Sox, where they secured wins in three out of four games, reflecting their strong offensive and defensive strategies.
| New York Yankees Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SEA | 11-2 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | BOS | 5-2 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | BOS | 1-7 | Lose |
| Sep 13, 2024 | BOS | 5-4 | Win |
| Sep 12, 2024 | BOS | 2-1 | Win |
Conversely, the Seattle Mariners (77-74) also displayed resilience, winning three of their last five games, predominantly against the Texas Rangers. However, they struggled in their recent encounter with the Yankees, losing 2-11. This pattern highlights their inconsistent performance, particularly when facing higher-ranked teams.
| Seattle Mariners Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 17, 2024 | NYY | 2-11 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | TEX | 7-0 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | TEX | 5-4 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | TEX | 5-4 | Win |
| Sep 12, 2024 | TEX | 4-5 | Lose |
Nestor Cortes (9-10, 3.9 ERA) vs. Bryce Miller (11-8, 3.12 ERA)
Nestor Cortes, with the Yankees having a 9-10 win-loss record along with a 3.9 ERA, is either dependable or exploitable on the mound. He did allow a bit above average 24 home runs among his 168.1 innings pitched, however, a 1.15 WHIP indicates that he knows how to win games and strike hot hitters when he needs to. The Mariners complete their road trip with a series against the Yankees next where Cortes will need to depend on his experience and striking ability against a lineup that has woken up lately.
On the flip side, this game is burdened by 11-8 and a terrific 3.12 ERA from Mariners’ Bryce Miller. The impressive WHIP of 0.99 along with 158 strikeouts in 167.1 innings suggest that this is a pitcher who knows what he is doing. As already stated, Miller will be facing a pressure from the Yankees’ powerful lineup and it will need him to be consistent and clamp down scoring. This game could very well be dictated by how he handles the Yankees’ deadly batsmen.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -1.5 (+134), Total Odds: 7.5
The betting lines suggest that there is little to choose between the two teams, as the Yankees have a slight edge in the moneyline at -123 while the spread offers a difficult -1.5 +134. The over-under of 7.5 indicates that this will not be a high-scoring game, perhaps due to the recent under trends in the Yankees’ away games plus the Mariners’ overall strong pitching.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
The Yankees have been consistent winners over the years, with their recent run of 12-5 against the Mariners in Seattle further exemplifying their pedigree as strong road warriors. This more recent trend of under or lower-scoring total games by the teams, especially in away games, indicates a low-scoring game with good pitching.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
Seattle on the other hand, has a different tendency because there have been a string of games where the score was quite high. They however need to find ways to beat the Yankees while at home as they have a poor record of 5-12 against them of late, as they will have to do it from the strategizing angle by looking for weaknesses in the Yankees pitching.
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners 9/18/24 Betting Picks
Given the present status of both sides and their previous performances at T-Mobile Park, the baseball encounter between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners is one which will be closely fought. Looking at the trends and figures related to the Yankees, the team indubitably has the upper hand, even though chances are slim, thanks to its recent wins and effective play on the road.
As for the betting strategies, the Yankees are available on the moneyline, which is a logical option. However, considering the total trends, deciding on the under might be wise. People who want more betting action may want to check out prop bets for various key players. This free expert MLB prediction underlines the importance of this line with the recommendation of reasonable expectations and aggressive risk management.