The Seattle Mariners are set to clash with the St. Louis Cardinals at 2:15 PM on September 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium under a clear sky forecast. Guiding the Mariners from the pitcher’s mound will be Luis Castillo, who holds a 3.603 ERA, while the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas and his 5.271 ERA.

In the American League West Division, the Mariners are currently 9th with a record of 72-71 and a winning percentage of .504, and they maintain a division record of 22-17. Their performance in the last 10 games includes 5 wins, and they have a recent loss streak of 1 game. The Mariners have secured 41 wins at home versus 28 losses, but on the road, they have a less favorable 31-43. Their day game wins tally up to 26, significantly lower than their 46 nighttime victories. Overall, the team has scored 578 runs and allowed 538.

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals rank 8th in the National League Central Division, managing a 72-70 record which results in a .507 winning percentage. With a divisional score of 21-24, they sit in 2nd place. They’ve come out strong in recent games, with 7 wins in their last 10 outings, and are currently enjoying a win streak of 1. At home, they hold a 37-33 record, closely matched by their road record of 35-37. They have amassed 32 wins in daytime games versus 40 in night games, scoring a total of 588 runs but conceding 645.

As for the odds of the game, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5. The Mariners come in as the favorites with a money line of -127, while the Cardinals hold a home team advantage with a money line of +108. These figures suggest a competitive matchup, potentially leaning slightly in favor of the Mariners due to their stronger recent form and pitching.