A primetime battle on Sunday Night Baseball has the New York Mets (61-56) going on the road to play the Seattle Mariners (62-56). This interleague battle is set to wrap up a three-game series as the Mariners are going for the sweep. Seattle is currently tied for the division lead in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Mets are eight games back in the National League East.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The Mariners are listed at -134 on the money line (risk $134 to win $100) in the latest Mets vs. Mariners odds, while the over/under for total runs scored is 7.5. Before making any Mariners vs. Mets picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. Entering Week 20 of the MLB season, it’s on a 24-12 roll on top-rated run-line picks (+777) that dates back to last season. Anybody following has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Mets vs. Mariners and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Mariners vs. Mets:
- Mets vs. Mariners money line: Seattle -134, New York +114
- Mets vs. Mariners run line: New York +1.5 (-200)
- Mets vs. Mariners over/under: 7.5 runs
- NYM: New York is tied for sixth in team home runs (146)
- SEA: Seattle is first in the majors in Team ERA (3.44)
- Mets vs. Mariners picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the Mets
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez is an effective hitter at the plate for the Mets. Martinez owns great plate coverage with the ability to consistently make contact. The six-time All-Star leads the team in batting average (.259) with 12 home runs and 53 RBI. In Friday’s loss to the Mariners, Martinez went 1-of-3 with a double.
Third baseman Mark Vientos has been an athletic playmaker in the field. Vientos has the power to push the ball out of the park with good instincts as both a defender and hitter. The 24-year-old is hitting .270 with 17 home runs and 44 RBI. On Friday, Vientos went 1-of-4 with a double. He’s recorded 16 doubles this season. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back the Mariners
Catcher Cal Raleigh is a switch hitter at the dish who owns outstanding pop. He’s been a consistent run producer with the ability to generate offense. The 27-year-old ranks first on the squad in home runs (24) and RBI (71). In the win over the Mets on Friday, Raleigh finished 1-of-4 with two runs driven in.
Outfielder Mitch Haniger gives the Mariners an additional offensive playmaker. Haniger can get behind in the count but when he makes contact, he can be a solid hitter. The 33-year-old currently has 11 dingers and 42 RBI. On Aug 8 against the Detroit Tigers, Haniger went 1-of-4 with a double and three RBI. See which team to pick here.
How to make Mariners vs. Mets picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the run total, projecting 8.6 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the MLB model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Mets vs. Mariners, and which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that’s on a 24-12 roll on top-rated MLB run-line picks, and find out.
