Mike Fiers has an ugly 8.20 ERA over his four road starts this season but is coming off a no-hitter and his Oakland Athletics are slight -105 underdogs in the series opener against the host Seattle Mariners, who are coming back at -115. Yusei Kikuchi counters for the Mariners coming off back-to-back quality starts. Tonight’s total has opened at 9 runs.
Yusei Kikuchi ranks 26th among starters who have pitched at least 20 innings in lowest hard-hit batted ball percentage and is restricting opponents to a measly .196 batting average at home this season. Meanwhile, Mike Fiers has a horrendous 8.20 ERA and opponents are hitting .325 through his four road appearances. Seattle ranks second in runs scored vs RHP and Oakland is just 5-13 on the road this season.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Seattle’s last 14 games.home Oakland is 5-13 in road games this season.away Mike Fiers (OAK) has an 8.20 ERA over his four road starts.away