In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 5, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners (20-13, 8-7 Away) went on their longest winning streak of the season after securing six in a row, but couldn’t get the seventh after losing 8-1 to the Texas Rangers. The M’s did win that series, and prior to it, they swept the Angels and beat the Marlins. In the recent defeat, Logan Evans took the loss after allowing six runs on 11 hits with five strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.
This season, the Mariners average 5.09 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .245/.339/.420 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.72 ERA (12th) and 1.29 WHIP (17th). Jorge Polanco leads the Mariners with a .380 batting average, nine home runs, and 26 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is Bryce Miller, who is 2-3 in six starts this season, with a 3.52 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 30.2 innings.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (19-16, 6-9 Home) are having a surprisingly good season thus far. They won four consecutive series, defeating the Rangers twice, the White Sox, and the Marlins. In the latest 3-2 victory against Miami, Gio Urshela led the offense with two RBI, while JP Sears pitched for 6.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts and no walks. Mitch Spence was credited with the win.
This year, the Athletics average 4.29 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .254/.315/.421 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 4.42 ERA (24th) and 1.40 WHIP (24th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .282 batting average, nine home runs, and 25 RBI this season.
Luis Severino will take the mound for the Athletics on Monday. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 1-3 record in seven starts this year with a 3.30 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 43.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Mariners’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Athletics’ last five home games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last six night games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 16 of the Mariners’ last 20 games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank T4th in the league for triples this season (6).
- The Athletics rank T4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (260).
- The Mariners rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (49).
- The Mariners are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.
Athletics vs Mariners Prediction
The Mariners won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, while this season’s series is 2-2. Bryce Miller took the loss in his last start against the A’s, after allowing three runs, while Luis Severino shut the Mariners out in that same game; he let just two hits over 6.0 innings. Severino allowed a .222 BA in 45 at-bats against the Mariners, while Miller allowed a .192 BA in 52 at-bats against the Athletics. The mentioned H2H finished 4-2 for the A’s, and I won’t be surprised if we have a similar result on Monday. Anyways, I am going with Under.