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2022 MLB Handicapping
(25-53-0) Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners (37-41-0)
Date: Saturday, July 2nd
Time: 04:10 ETPM ET
Venue: T-Mobile Park Seattle
Projected Pitchers: Paul Blackburn vs. George Kirby
MLB Moneyline Odds: Athletics 144 Mariners -175
MLB run line Betting Odds: Athletics +1.5, Mariners -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Oakland Athletics
Heading into the game, the Oakland Athletics have an overall record of 25-53-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 17-24. In the AL West division, Oakland currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 35-43-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 18.0% of their games. The Athletics’ over-under record is 33-38-7.
For Oakland, Paul Blackburn gets the start with an overall record of 6-3. This includes a strong ERA of 3.12. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.35 innings per outing, as well as 6.92 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.34 per 9. In total, Blackburn has given up 7 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Athletics have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.47.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Oakland Athletics, as they are averaging just 3.21 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -116.0. The Athletics head into the game ranked just 30th in team batting average. Oakland combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.209. Placing them 29th. On the base paths, the Athletics have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 4th in the MLB in steals.
Oakland has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.65 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.87 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Seattle Mariners have an overall record of 37-41-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 18-19. In the AL West division, Seattle currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 40-38-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 47.0% of their games. The Mariners’ over-under record is 37-39-2.
For Seattle, George Kirby gets the start with an overall record of 2-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.08. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.3 innings per outing. as well as 8.32 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.19 per 9. In total, Kirby has given up 12 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Mariners have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.83.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Seattle Mariners, as they are averaging just 4.03 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 2.0. The Mariners head into the game ranked just 24th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Seattle has the 10th ranked BABIP of 0.27. With runners on base, the Mariners are averaging just 0.69 stolen bases per game.
Seattle has been strong on defense, ranking 1st in fewest errors at 0.36 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.69 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games when playing Seattle
- Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
- Seattle is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games when playing Oakland
- Seattle is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Oakland Athletics. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Paul Blackburn he has the better WHIP of 1.19 compared to George Kirby at 1.23. I expect a strong performance from Paul Blackburn, as the Mariner’s offense is ranked just 24th. George Kirby, has an excellent matchup against an Athletics offense ranked just 30th.
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