
On the evening of May 10, 2024, the Oakland Athletics are set to challenge the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park starting at 9:40 PM. The forecast suggests scattered clouds, setting the stage for a comfortable game environment.
Paul Blackburn will lead the pitching for the Athletics, carrying an ERA of 3.00. Facing him from the mound for the Mariners is Bryan Woo, who impressively maintains an ERA of 0.00.
In the running of the 2024 AL West Division, the Athletics rank 11th with an 18-21 record, reflecting a .460 winning percentage. They have an intra-division record of 3-4, ranking third, and they come into the match after winning six of their last ten games; they are currently on a one-game losing streak. The Athletics have split their season with 10 wins at home and 8 on the road, with a noticeable trend of performing better in day games.
Conversely, the Mariners are placed 7th in the division, holding a 20-18 record and a .530 winning percentage. They have a more favorable divisional record of 4-2, placing second. Despite their recent two-game skid, the Mariners demonstrate resilience, especially during night games where they hold a significant advantage with 16 wins.
The odds for the upcoming game are keenly poised. The point spread sits at -1.5 in favor of the Mariners, with an over/under of 7.5, suggesting expectations of a moderately low-scoring affair. For those betting on outcomes, the Mariners are favored with a money line of -148, which places the underdog Athletics at +123. This game promises to be a tight contest given the comparative strengths and recent forms of both teams.