On May 12, 2024, an exciting matchup is set as the Oakland Athletics visit the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, starting at 4:10 PM. The day promises good weather with just a few clouds.

Leading the pitching for the Athletics will be Alex Wood, who carries an ERA of 5.304 into the game. His counterpart from the Mariners, Luis Castillo, enters with an impressive ERA of 3.352.

Looking at the 2024 AL West Division, the Athletics currently sit at 11th with a record of 19 wins and 22 losses, presenting a winning percentage of .463. They hold a divisional record of 4-5 and have gathered momentum with 5 wins in their last 10 games, currently holding a one-win streak. Their home and away records stand at 10-13 and 9-9 respectively, with a stronger performance in day games (12 wins) compared to night games (7 wins). The team has scored 163 runs while giving up 191.

The Mariners are positioned 7th in the division, boasting a 21-19 record which rounds out to a .525 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 5-3 and have won 4 of their last 10 games, though they come off a recent loss. With home and away records of 12-9 and 9-10 respectively, the Mariners shine in night games, securing 17 wins against only 4 during the day. The team’s run differential is fairly balanced with 148 runs scored and 146 conceded.

In terms of betting, the game showcases some intriguing odds. The point spread stands at -1.5 in favor of the Mariners, with an over/under of 7.5 runs, indicating expectations of a moderately scoring game. For those looking to place money line bets, the Mariners are favored with odds of -244 against the Athletics who stand at +200. Based on these odds, the Mariners are expected to hold a slight edge in what promises to be an engaging contest.