On the evening of September 2, 2024, at 7:07 PM, the Seattle Mariners will take on the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum under clear skies. Seattle’s pitching will be led by Logan Gilbert, who carries a commendable ERA of 3.093, while the Athletics will counter with Osvaldo Bido, holding a slightly higher ERA of 3.214.
In the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners are positioned 9th with a record of 69-68, reflecting a .500 winning percentage, and are ranked 2nd within the division with a record of 20-15. They have won half of their last 10 games and are currently experiencing a two-game losing streak. Their performance at home shows stronger results with a 41-28 record, compared to a less favorable 28-40 on the road. They have registered 24 wins in day games versus 45 in night games. Overall, they’ve scored 544 runs and conceded 520.
The Athletics, on the other hand, sit 13th in the standings with a 59-78 record. They are 4th in the division with a 17-22 record and have a similar recent form as Seattle, winning 5 of their last 10 and also on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 33-35 and they are 26-43 on the road. They’ve won 25 day games against 34 night games, scoring a total of 560 runs, but have given up 633 runs.
Turning to the Odds: The upcoming match has generated substantial interest from betting communities. Currently, the point spread is set at 1.5, indicating a slight edge towards the Seattle Mariners. The total for the game over/under is projected at 7.5 runs, offering insight into expected overall scoring. Betting lines show the Mariners as favorites with a moneyline of -141, whereas the Athletics are listed at +119, which sets the stage for potentially lucrative betting outcomes dependent on the game’s flow.