Prop Bets: Oakland Athletics VS Seattle Mariners 2025-08-24
Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners: A Tale of Two Teams, One Disastrous Rotation
The Setup:
The Oakland Athletics (59-71) face the Seattle Mariners (69-60) in a clash of MLB’s most inconsistent offenses and pitching staffs that could make a teakettle look stable. The Mariners, favored at -171, are hoping their $200 million payroll (metaphorically) can outslug the A’s, who are +150 underdogs but somehow still clinging to hope like a toddler with a lollipop.
The Numbers:
- Starting Pitchers: Logan Gilbert (Mariners, 3.83 ERA) vs. Jacob Lopez (A’s, 4.84 ERA). Spoiler: Neither will retire anyone.
- Home Runs: The Mariners lead MLB with 183 HRs (Cal Raleigh, 47 HRs); the A’s have 179 (Shea Langeliers, 28 HRs). Bring the peanuts—this could get loud.
- Total: Over/Under 7.5 runs (-110/-110). Bet the Over if you trust in chaos; Under if you’ve seen The Dark Knight.
The Prediction:
The Mariners will win 5-3 in 9 innings, but not before the A’s mount a 7th-inning rally that makes you question your life choices. Look for:
- Cal Raleigh to hit a solo shot off Lopez to lead off the 3rd inning. (Bet: HR Over 0.5 at -200)
- Logan Gilbert to walk three batters and strike out two, because why not?
- A 10th-inning rally by the A’s that ends with a double play, because drama.
Why the A’s Might Win:
If Jacob Lopez can pitch like the 4.84 ERA isn’t real and the Mariners’ offense collectively forget how to swing. (Don’t bet on it.)
Why the Mariners Will Win:
Because they’re the only team in this matchup with a coherent plan, a functioning bullpen, and a starting pitcher who isn’t on the IL.
Final Score: Mariners 5, A’s 3. The A’s will leave with a 10-run deficit in the books and a 10th-inning rally in their hearts.
Prop Pick: Over 7.5 Runs (+100). Because this game will be a masterclass in how not to play small-ball.
Final Thought: If you bet on the A’s, at least you’ll have a story for the bar. If you bet on the Mariners, you’ll have money. Choose wisely.
Created: Aug. 24, 2025, 7:49 p.m. GMT