Hisashi Iwakuma, Sean Manaea Take Mound in Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Tilt

The Oakland Athletics battle the visiting Seattle Mariners on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Sean Manaea will take the mound for the Oakland Athletics, and he'll carry a 0-1 record into the contest. Hisashi Iwakuma gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners; he's 0-1 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Oakland Athletics in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -113 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.0-3.8 victory for the Athletics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

8-8 Oakland battles the Mariners, currently with a 7-10 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Seattle injuries news.

The Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners odds would favor the Mariners if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 20 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Seattle is at No. 18.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Oakland owns the No. 15 ranking for hits at 8 per game. By contrast, the Seattle Mariners are rated No. 22 in the same category at 7.59 per game.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Oakland has the No. 23-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mariners own the No. 21 mark in runs allowed.