The Oakland Athletics are set to clash with the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2024, with the game commencing at 9:40 PM under expected overcast conditions. Joey Estes will take the mound for the Athletics with a current ERA of 4.778, while the Mariners have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

As of now, the Athletics are 13th in the 2024 AL West Division with a 69-91 record, reflecting a .430 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division based on their 23-27 divisional record and have won 4 of their last 10 games with a recent loss breaking their stride. Their home record stands at 38-43, while away, they are 31-48, alongside day and night game wins of 28 and 41 respectively. The Athletics have scored a total of 633 runs, but have allowed 751.

Conversely, the Mariners hold a stronger position in 7th place with an 83-77 record and a .520 win percentage. Ranking 2nd within their division, they have a strong divisional record of 30-20, and have gathered 6 wins in their last 10 outings, currently riding a 2-game winning streak. Their home advantage is notable with a 47-32 record, although their road statistics show a 36-45 record. The Mariners have tallied 663 runs for and 597 against, showing a solid offensive and defensive lineup.

Looking at the betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at -1.5 favoring Seattle, which mirrors their stronger divisional standing and recent form. The over/under for the game is placed at 6.5, indicating expectations of a moderately scoring game. With the Mariners poised as home team favorites with a money line of -165, betting patterns suggest a slight edge over the Athletics, who stand at +140 on the money line, reflecting the challenging away conditions they face.