The Athletics (56-86) and Seattle Mariners (66-76) meet tonight, with the game set to start at 9:40 p.m. EDT at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. The game will be broadcast live on NBCS-CA and can be traded on Kalshi.
The Mariners are favored by -1.5 against the spread, with the over/under set at 8. The Mariners are the preferred trading option, while the Athletics will be looking to pull off an upset.
Let's get into my Athletics vs. Mariners predictions and picks.
Athletics vs. Mariners Predictions, Odds
Athletics vs. Mariners Pick
Athletics vs. Mariners Pick: Julio Rodriguez 2+ Hits + Runs + RBI (54%)
Athletics vs. Mariners Analysis, Prediction
Left-hander Jeffrey Springs takes the mound for the Athletics, and he should serve as a good fade candidate. Through 25 starts this year, Springs is 3-13 with a 6.37 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.
His underlying metrics are equally poor. Entering this matchup, Springs ranks in the bottom third of the league in xERA, xBA, strikeout rate and barrel rate.
If anyone on the Seattle Mariners is to take advantage of this matchup, it is likely to be Julio Rodriguez. His analytics are far better than his surface-level stats, considering that he boasts a .265 xBA, .447 xSLG and .338 xwOBA.
In 17 plate appearances against Springs, Rodriguez possesses a .588 slugging percentage and .581 xSLG.
Athletics vs Seattle Mariners Trade: Julio Rodriguez 2+ Hits + Runs + RBI (54%)
