Mark your calendars for September 18, 2024, as the New York Yankees are set to battle the Seattle Mariners under partly cloudy skies at T-Mobile Park, starting at 09:40 PM.
Nestor Cortes will be on the mound for the Yankees, entering the game with a 3.903 ERA. Opposing him from the Mariners’ side will be Bryce Miller, who holds an impressive 3.120 ERA. As the current leaders of the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees boast 88 wins against 63 losses, a winning percentage of .58. They have also managed a divisional tally of 25-24. Recently, the team has shown strong form, winning 7 of their last 10 games, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. In terms of performance, the Yankees have collected 42 of their victories at home, against 33 losses, and have been even stronger on the road with 46 wins to 30 losses. Night games seem to be their forte, with 56 wins.
Turning our attention to the Mariners, they sit 8th in the AL West Division, holding a record of 77 wins and 74 losses, which is a .51 winning percentage. Within their division, they have secured a record of 25 wins to 18 losses. Despite a recent bump, losing their last match, they have a solid home record of 45-31 and have netted 50 of their total wins during night games. The Mariners have scored 619 runs and allowed 575 runs this season.
As for the betting odds, the Yankees are favored with an Away Team Money Line of -120, while the Mariners are close behind with a Home Team Money Line of 101. The point spread stands at 1.5, suggesting a close match, with the over/under set at 7.5, indicating expectations of moderate scoring.