The Seattle Mariners are set to go head-to-head with the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on the evening of September 3, 2024, with the first pitch slated for 9:40 PM under what is expected to be clear skies.

Leading the charge for Seattle will be Luis Castillo, who enters the game with a commendable ERA of 3.647. Across the diamond, the Athletics will counter with J.T. Ginn, who has struggled to a 5.192 ERA this season.

Analyzing their standings in the 2024 AL West Division, Seattle holds a balanced record of 69-69 and a divisional record of 20-16, ranking them second in the division. Their performance has been moderate recently, posting a 5-5 record in their last 10 outings, though they’re looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Their road record stands at 28-41.

On the other side, the Athletics are 13th in the division with a record of 60-78, trying to find form with a 4th place in the division and a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. Playing at the Oakland Coliseum, they hold a near-even home record of 34-35.

As for the betting odds, the Mariners are favored with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.0 runs for the entire game. In terms of money line bets, the Mariners are -156 favorites to win, suggesting that bettors have less confidence in the Athletics, who come in at +132. This implies a tighter contest, with Seattle slightly favored, potentially influenced by their balanced play and stronger standing in the division.