In a primetime Sunday Night Baseball battle, the New York Mets (61-56) will face off against the Seattle Mariners (62-56). This interleague matchup will conclude a three-game series with the Mariners looking to pull off a sweep. Seattle is currently tied for first place in the American League West, while the Mets are eight games back in the National League East.
First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET. The latest Mets vs. Mariners odds have the Mariners listed as -134 on the money line (risk $134 to win $100), while the over/under on runs total is 7.5. Before making any Mariners vs. Mets picks, be sure to check the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine projection model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and entering Week 20 of the MLB season, it is 24-12 on its top-rated run line picks (+777) dating back to last season, and anyone who follows it has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Mets vs. Mariners and has locked in its predictions and MLB predictions: Visit SportsLine now to see the model's predictions: Here are some MLB odds and betting lines for Mariners vs. Mets:
Mets vs Mariners Money Line: Seattle -134, New York +114Mets vs Mariners Run Line: New York +1.5 (-200)Mets vs Mariners Over/Under: 7.5 runsNYM: New York is tied for 6th in team home runs (146)SEA: Seattle is 1st in the MLB in team ERA (3.44)Mets vs Mariners Picks: See SportsLine Picks
Why you should support the Mets
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been a talented hitter for the Mets. Martinez plays good defense at the plate and is able to hit the ball consistently. The six-time All-Star has a team-leading batting average (.259) with 12 home runs and 53 RBI. In Friday's loss to the Mariners, Martinez was 1-for-3 with a double.
Third baseman Mark Vientos is an athletic playmaker in the field. Vientos has great instincts as both a defender and a hitter and has the ability to hit the ball out of the park. The 24-year-old is batting .270 with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs. On Friday, Vientos was 1-for-4 with one double. He now has 16 doubles this season. Find out which team to pick here.
Reasons to support the Mariners
Catcher Cal Lowry is a switch-hitter with impressive power who is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to scoring. The 27-year-old Lowry leads the team in home runs (24) and RBIs (71). In Friday's win over the Mets, Lowry went 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs.
Outfielder Mitch Haniger adds another offensive pointman to the Mariners. Haniger can fall behind in the count at times, but can be a solid hitter when he makes contact. The 33-year-old Haniger currently has 11 home runs and 42 RBIs. In an August 8 game against the Detroit Tigers, Haniger went 1-for-4 with 1 hit, a double and 3 RBIs. Find out which team to pick here.
How to predict Mariners vs Mets
The SportsLine model is leaning toward the Over, predicting a run total of 8.6, and also saying there's all the value on one side of the money line. MLB Model projections are available exclusively at SportsLine.
So who will win the Mets vs. Mariners matchup — and which one is worth more? Head over to SportsLine now to find out which team you should bet on from our model, which is 24-12 with the top-rated MLB run-line picks.
