The Toronto Blue Jays (22-16) and the Seattle Mariners (19-20) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Blue Jays vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 3-2
Toronto has won 3 straight games after handling Seattle 6-3 Saturday as a +119 road underdog. The Blue Jays broke a 3-3 tie with a 3-run eighth inning to secure the win.
Seattle has lost back-to-back games after falling Saturday as a -129 home favorite. 1B Rowdy Tellez (1-for-4, 1 RBI) had a solo home run in the loss.
Blue Jays at Mariners projected starters
RHP Jose Urena vs. RHP Bryce Miller
Urena (0-0, 8.59 ERA) makes his second start and third appearance. He has a 1.77 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 4.2 K/9 through 7 1/3 innings with the Blue Jays and the New York Mets.
Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 8-3 defeat at Los Angeles Angels Tuesday — his Blue Jays debutCareer vs. Mariners: 0-0, 2.53 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.84 WHIP, 5.1 K/9 in 4 relief appearances
Miller (2-3, 4.15 ERA) makes his eighth start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 34 2/3 innings.
Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 1 K in a 7-6 setback in 11 innings at Athletics MondayCareer vs. Blue Jays: 1 home start (July 21, 2023), no-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 3-2 victory
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Blue Jays at Mariners odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:17 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Mariners -175 (bet $175 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-145) | Mariners -1.5 (+120)Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)Blue Jays at Mariners picks and predictionsPrediction
Blue Jays 6, Mariners 5
BET MARINERS (-175).
Although the Blue Jays have taken the first 2 games of the series, Sunday’s starter, Urena, has struggled in limited action this season, posting an 8.59 ERA over 2 appearances. With the Mariners aiming to avoid a sweep at home — where they’ve won 4 of their last 6 — Urena could be in for a tough outing.
PASS.
The ML is the best way to play the Mariners, who have lost back-to-back games as favorites.
BET OVER 8 (-115).
The Over has hit in 4 straight meetings, including the first 2 games of this series.
The Over has hit in 8 of the Blue Jays’ last 10 games — including 7 straight — with Toronto scoring at least 4 runs in 8 of those contests.
The Mariners have also hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games, including 5 of their last 6. They have scored 5 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 games, while allowing 5 or more runs in 5 of their last 6.
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