On the evening of August 3, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at T-Mobile Park as the Philadelphia Phillies go head-to-head with the Seattle Mariners, starting at 9:40 PM under overcast skies.

Orion Kerkering will take the pitching helm for the Phillies. He enters the game with an impressive 2.213 ERA. Facing him from the mound for the Mariners is Bryce Miller, who carries a 3.458 ERA. In the 2024 NL East Division, Philadelphia leads with a strong performance of 65 wins to 44 losses, marking a .600 winning percentage, and they are also top in their division with a 15-10 record. However, they’re currently struggling with a five-game losing streak and have won only two of their last 10 games. On the road, they’ve recorded 27 wins against 23 losses.

Meanwhile, the Mariners are placed 8th in the AL West Division standings with a record of 58 wins and 53 losses, which gives them a .520 winning percentage. They’re second in their division with a 19-13 record, and coming into this game on a winning note from their last outing. At home, they have a stronger record of 32 wins to 23 losses.

As for betting odds, the point spread stands at -1.5 in favor of the Phillies, the over/under is set at 8.5 runs, and the Moneyline reads as +109 for the Phillies and -129 for the Mariners at home. These odds suggest a tightly contested game with slight favoritism towards the home team, Mariners, but an opportunity for profitable outcomes if the Phillies can overcome their recent form and capitalize on their overall season’s strong performance.