Last Updated on September 1, 2014 4:00 pm by atswins
Mariners vs. A’s Free Pick
OAKLAND, CA (ATS Consultants) – Following a horrendous series in Oakland, the A’s look to rebound today when they host fellow AL West rival the Mariners.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the A’s are -137 money line favorites over the Mariners, who are +126 money line road underdogs. The total for this 4:05PM ET start time is currently sitting at 8 runs.
LINE MOVEMENT: The A’s opened as -141 money line favorites but their odds have dropped to -137, while the Mariners’ odds have gone from +130 down to +126. The total, meanwhile, opened at 7.5 and has been bet up to 8.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 59% of the betting public currently favors Oakland. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated numbers.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Chris Young will take the hill for the Mariners today sporting a 12-6 record with a 3.17 ERA, while the A’s will counter with Jason Hammel, who is 1-5 with a 5.77 ERA since joining Oakland from Chicago. Seattle is 73-62 on the year and 37-26 on the road, while Oakland is 78-58 overall and 43-23 at home.
MLB FREE PICK: Take Seattle. According to latest MLB trends, the Mariners are 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these two teams. The Mariners are also 13-3 in their last 16 Monday games, 4-1 in their last five road games and 8-2 in their last 10 games versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. On the other side, the A’s are 0-4 in their last four games overall, 0-4 in their last four games versus AL West rivals and 1-7 in Hammel’s last eight starts.
MLB FREE PICK: SEATTLE MARINERS +126
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