With the end of the MLB regular season approaching, the clash between the Oakland Athletics (69-92) and the Seattle Mariners (84-77), which took place at the T-Mobile Park, is rather interesting for both fans of the game and gamblers. This particular Sunday afternoon game is not merely one of glory and numbers but is useful information for those in pursuit of the best baseball tips. Now let’s move on and explore the particulars of this fascinating American League battle.
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners 9/29/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| Watch: | NBCS-CA, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Athletics odds: | +156 Moneyline |
| Mariners odds: | -185 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7 |
Oakland Athletics (69-92) vs. Seattle Mariners (84-77)
The Athletics’ season has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, primarily lows, evident from their recent performances. A glance at their last five games reveals a pattern of inconsistency that has plagued them throughout the season. Their most recent game against the Mariners ended in a 0-2 shutout, illustrating their offensive struggles. Before this, they split a series with the Texas Rangers, managing narrow margins in both a win and a loss.
| Oakland Athletics Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 27, 2024 | SEA | 0-2 | Lose |
| Sep 26, 2024 | TEX | 3-2 | Win |
| Sep 25, 2024 | TEX | 1-5 | Lose |
| Sep 24, 2024 | TEX | 5-4 | Win |
| Sep 22, 2024 | NYY | 4-7 | Lose |
On the flip side, the Mariners have shown more resilience and tactical acumen, as reflected in their recent outings. They’ve won four of their last five games, including a commanding 8-1 victory over Houston and a strategic 2-0 win over Oakland, showcasing their ability to dominate both offensively and defensively. Their solitary loss in this stretch was a close 3-4 game against Houston, indicating their competence in tightly contested matches.
| Seattle Mariners Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 27, 2024 | OAK | 2-0 | Win |
| Sep 25, 2024 | HOU | 8-1 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2024 | HOU | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 23, 2024 | HOU | 6-1 | Win |
| Sep 22, 2024 | TEX | 5-6 | Lose |
Mitch Spence (8-9, 4.35 ERA) vs. Logan Gilbert (8-12, 3.33 ERA)
Mitch Spence of the Athletics’ starting rotation is having a tough time and a relatively poor season with a 4.35 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 147 innings. In spite of this, he has registered 121 strikeouts which provides evidence of his ability to retire sides for good. His biggest obstacle at the hour will remain the presence of the Mariners’ batting order which seemed dangerous when it mattered most. How Spence fares will be important for the Athletics who will try and pull off the upset against the more fancied Mariners.
As for Logan Gilbert, the pitcher has been productive in completing the necessary task of striking out batters and also holds in the good books a commendable ERA of 3.33 in 203 innings pitched. His control of the games as well as the ability to keep the home run ball in the park have proved critical to Mariners’ push for the playoffs. Gilbert has capabilities that include the factor of concentration and an ability to pitch deep into games and that benefits Seattle quite a lot, particularly when their pen is called upon to finish the games.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -185, Total Odds: 7
The Mariners are seen to emerge as hot favorites as per the betting market for this game, while the Athletics are in the position to upset others. The total of 7 runs suggests that a moderately high-scoring affair is expected, perhaps as a consequence of the recent meetings between both these teams for the last few games, which makes it appear to be easy to beat this number.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The Athletics have not been consistent, particularly on the road and against American league teams, with a worrying statistic of 2-8 SU in the last 10 games played. The trend suggests they will continue to struggle and this raises concerns on their pitching and defensive alignment which these team need to address to compete with the Mariners.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
For the case of the Mariners, they have been enjoying their home games in the last eight games played at T-Mobile Park recording 6-2 SU. Their solid performance against teams from the AL 7-2 SU in the last 9 games serves to augment their arrival in the playoff positions at this time of the season and more so towards the end.
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners 9/29/24 Betting Picks
Analyzing the current situation and knowing the history, one can confidently predict that the Seattle Mariners will conquer the Athletics once more. In particular, it is difficult to imagine them losing given Gilbert’s dominance on the mound and their powerful offense. However, putting the total line over also looks like a good option due to recent advance matchups although only one game has been played so far.
The premium top picks suggest siding with the Mariners to win and cover the spread along with the OVER on the total runs scored. A great game is expected with Seattle utilizing its home court and pitching power to win the match.