On the evening of August 9, 2024, an exciting MLB confrontation is set to take place at T-Mobile Park as the New York Mets take on the Seattle Mariners. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10 PM under what is expected to be a sky of overcast clouds. In the pitching duel of the night, Jose Quintana will take the mound for the Mets with a respectable ERA of 3.955, while Bryce Miller will represent the Mariners, entering the game with an ERA of 3.624.
As for the standings, the Mets are currently 6th in the NL East with a record of 61-54, translating to a winning percentage of 0.53. Their divisional performance shows 20 victories against 16 defeats. Recently, the Mets have found good form, achieving six wins in their recent set of ten games and are riding a two-game winning streak. They’ve balanced their home wins and losses at 30-29 while holding a slightly better road record of 31-25.
Conversely, the Mariners are positioned 8th in the AL West with a close 60-56 record. Their winning percentage stands at 0.52 and they hold a divisional record of 19-13. Their last ten outings have resulted in five wins, and they currently hold a one-game winning streak. The Mariners have shown stronger performance at home with a 34-26 record compared to their road games performance.
In terms of betting odds, the Mets are interestingly placed as slight underdogs according to the Away Team Money Line at -102 despite their slightly better overall record, while the Mariners are favored at home with a Home Team Money Line of -117. The game’s Point Spread is set at 1.5, and the Over/Under for total runs scored is 7.5. These odds suggest a close game, potentially leaning towards a lower-scoring affair, which might influence betting strategies.