GAME:  #927 A’s @ #928 Mariners
DATE:    8/2/2020 – 4:10p EST
ODDS:   A’s -156 / Mariners +146
O/U:   9.5

The Seattle Mariners (4-5) host the Oakland A’s (4-4) for the third of a four-game series at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners took the first game of the series 5-3 but Oakland won the next game 3-2. Oakland has righty Chris Bassitt starting today and the Mariners have righty Kendall Graveman on the mound. 

WEATHER (baseball-weather.com)

OAKLAND A’S

Oakland has right-hander Chris Bassitt on the bump against the Mariners this afternoon. Bassitt went 4 innings in his 2020 debut allowing 4 hits and 0 runs holding a 0.00 ERA. Last season Bassitt had a 3.81 ERA going 10-5 on the season. The A’s offense is facing a pitcher whom they have never faced with the exception of Grossman. Oakland lost 3 games straight up until last night’s win.

SEATTLE MARINERS

The Mariners have Kendall Graveman starting this third game of the series against division rival Oakland A’s. Graveman did not pitch in 2018 or 2019 but in his first game of this season he went 4 innings and gave up 6 hits and 7 runs, earning him a 13.50 ERA. Graveman also had 7 strikeouts and 3 walks.  The Mariners have faced Oaklands, Bassitt in 39 at-bats, and have hit just 7 times. 

BATTER VS PITCHER  (dailybaseballdata.com)

STARTING LINEUPS (baseballpress.com)

Lineups have not been released. 

INJURY REPORT (covers.com)

TRENDS (covers.com)

OAKLAND

• Over is 4-0 in Bassetts last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 9-0 in Athletics last 9 games as a road favorite.
• Under is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 9-0 in Athletics last 9 road games.

MARINERS

• Over is 3-0-1 in the Mariners last 4 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-0 in the Mariners last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 8-0 in the Mariners last 8 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Seattle.
• Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

A’S vs MARINERS PREDICTION

The Mariners are hot right now after taking the series against the Angels, and now battling the A’s.  The Mariners are expected to be one of the worst teams this season as they are rebuilding. Oakland started off hot against the Angels but has regressed since getting swept by the Rockies. The Bookie is expecting Oakland’s offense to spark in this one as they will face mediocre pitching while having one of the A’s best pitchers on the mound. 

The Bookie is rolling with Oakland on the RUNLINE in this one. The A’s need to win by 2 or more to cover the -1.5 spread. The public is on Oakland as most people know the A’s are not playing to their potential the previous 4 games. The sharps are also on the Mariners since they are playing good right now there is decent value in the Moneyline. 

The Bookie:          Oakland -1.5  Listed Pitchers (-105)
Fade the Public:   Mariners
Sharp Action:      Mariners

2.1 Units to win 2 Units on:  (#927) Oakland A’s -1.5; -105 Listed Pitchers