A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Seattle Mariners dueling the Oakland Athletics on Sunday at O.co Coliseum.
The Oakland Athletics will turn to Sean Nolin and his 0-0 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Seattle Mariners send Hisashi Iwakuma (6-3) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Oakland Athletics as 131 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.5-4.1 victory for the Mariners. 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
The Oakland Athletics sport a record of 58-78 heading into this matchup, while the Seattle Mariners sit at 65-71 on the season 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 Athletics if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Seattle is at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Oakland Athletics and its No. 17-rated batting order, averaging 4.16 runs per nine innings, against the No. 24 line up of the Seattle Mariners at 4.01 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Oakland has the No. 16-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mariners own the No. 25 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mariners enjoyed a 8-3 victory at the expense of the Athletics on Saturday, with Felix Hernandez throwing 8 innings of 6-hit ball at O.co Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Seattle home to Texas, Monday, September 7th
Oakland home to Houston, Monday, September 7th