Bad continues to get worse for the Oakland Athletics. After losing their seventh straight on Wednesday, they remain on track to have the most losses in a single season in league history with an abysmal 10-41 record.
Oakland is hoping to avoid getting swept once more by taking down the Seattle Mariners in the fourth and final game of this set. Seattle has outscored the Athletics 20-5 in the previous three outings, so is there any reason to consider the A’s for your MLB picks?
Athletics: Minimal Positives
It’s hard to find much of anything to be positive about in Oakland right now. Those who bet online have seen the A’s lose seven straight games and 15 out of their last 17 coming into this one.
To make matters worse, they are just the third team in over a century to have a .200 winning percentage or lower in the first 51 games. This should tell you all you need to know about how this Athletics team is performing lately.
On the flip side, they’ve been fantastic to go against in terms of MLB betting.
Mariners Dominating Division Rival
Seattle has met with Oakland six times already this year. In those six contests, the Mariners have completely handled the A’s, outscoring them 34-11.
It doesn’t seem to matter who is in the batting order or who is on the mound, the Mariners find ways to not only win but dominate the Athletics this season.
Starting Pitchers
JP Sears (0-3., 4.99 ERA) vs. Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.81)
JP Sears has an opportunity to get revenge on the Mariners on Thursday. He faced them earlier in the year and shut them out across six innings. Unfortunately, the team lost 7-2 after giving up five runs in the 10th inning.
If you’re looking for a reason to take a flier on the A’s in terms of the MLB odds, Sears is one of them.
Logan Gilbert’s numbers don’t pop off the page but he’s been solid. He’s 2-2 with a 3.81 ERA. He’s been effective this month, going at least 5.2 innings in every start while allowing a total of nine earned runs in 24.1 innings.
Athletics vs Mariners Head-to Head
The Mariners completely dominate this series. As mentioned, they’re a perfect 6-0 against the A’s this season and have allowed just 11 runs in those contests.
Athletics vs Mariners Game Information
- Game: Athletics (10-41) vs Mariners (25-24)
- Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
- Day/Time: Thursday, May 25, 9:40 p.m. ET
- Athletics vs Mariners Live Stream: MLB.tv
Athletics vs Mariners Betting Lines
Over/Under Pick
The total in the sportsbook is set at 7½ runs here. If the Athletics were a little more effective in the batting lineup, the over would seem like a slam dunk. However, they simply aren’t competent in that department.
Oakland doesn’t hit enough to trust the over, leaving Seattle to cover most of it. On top of that, both pitchers have had success against their opponent this season, so we should see a low-scoring game.
Pick: Under 7½ (-110)
Moneyline Pick
This should be a relatively easy one barring any big surprises. If you’re worried about the price, maybe do some MLB live betting and just watch the game play out.
Otherwise, the Mariners are the clear play. The A’s are on pace to become the worst team in league history. On top of that, Seattle has beaten Oakland in all six matchups leading into this game. Bet on the Mariners here.
Pick: Seattle Mariners -300
