The Athletics host the Seattle Mariners on May 26, 2026. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SEAM.
The Mariners are -105 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line. The Athletics are -115on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Mariners vs Athletics prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Mariners vs Athletics Prediction
- Mariners vs Athletics Pick: Emerson Hancock Under 15.5 Outs (-114)
My Mariners vs Athletics best bet is on Emerson Hancock to record under 15.5 pitching outs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Mariners vs Athletics Odds
| Mariners Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +152 | 9.5 -105o / -114u | -105 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -185 | 9.5 -105o / -114u | -115 |
- Mariners vs Athletics moneyline: Mariners -105, Athletics -115
- Mariners vs Athletics over/under: 9.5 (-105o / -114u)
- Mariners vs Athletics spread: Mariners -1.5 (+152), Athletics +1.5 (-185)
Mariners vs Athletics Probable Pitchers
| RHP Emerson Hancock (SEA) | Stat | LHP Gage Jump (ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | W-L | Season Debut |
| 1.0 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | — |
| 3.07/4.09 | ERA / xERA | — |
| 3.57/3.19 | FIP / xFIP | — |
| 20.5% | K-BB% | — |
| 44.2% | GB% | — |
| .281 | BABIP | — |
| 101 | Stuff+ | — |
| 107 | Location+ | — |
Mariners vs Athletics MLB Betting Preview
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Mariners took Game 1 of this series with the help of a monstrous six-run third inning. Their bats came alive with a team effort. They hit four home runs in this game, while each starting hitter provided at least a hit or a walk.
Despite being the only AL West team with a positive run differential, Seattle still sits 1 1/2 games behind the Athletics for first in the division. This should be accomplished shortly, given their roster quality.
The Mariners are one of the more complete teams in baseball. They were just forced to piggyback two SPs on Monday, Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller, both of whom would start on most other teams without question.
The offense is one of the best in baseball and just added top prospect, Colt Emerson. The rotation is arguably MLB's best, and the bullpen is loaded. Seattle was one game away from a World Series appearance in 2025 and should find itself with a similar opportunity later in 2026.
Athletics Betting Preview
As mentioned above, the Athletics lead the AL West at the moment. They are first despite a .500 record and -14 run differential (third-best in division).
However, there is hope to remain a top AL West team. Top pitching prospect Gage Jump was just called up from Triple-A for today's start, and they still have one of the best offenses in baseball on paper.
Even with a talented offense overall, they are carried only by a select few hitters. Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz, and 2026 breakout Carlos Cortes are pulling their weight with an OPS above .900 each. Meanwhile, Tyler Soderstrom, Brent Rooker, and Lawrence Butler are ice-cold or just streaky.
Throughout the rest of this season, we should see Soderstrom and Rooker bounce back, but patience is running thin with Butler. Butler is losing playing time already and could be out of a regular role once Jacob Wilson and Max Muncy return from the Injured List.
Nevertheless, unless they start playing in a different home park midseason, their mediocre rotation (even with Jump) and bullpen will continue to struggle regularly. This is a dead-end season for a team just waiting for its Las Vegas stadium.
Mariners vs Athletics Pick, Betting Analysis
Emerson Hancock is one of the most improved starting pitchers in baseball this season. 2026's 3.07 ERA is well below his career 4.35 ERA, while his peripherals do not imply significant regression.
However, he does have a 4.09 xERA, which may come to bite him in Sutter Park, baseball's second-most hitter-friendly stadium since 2025. Also, Hancock's 2.65 home ERA is a full run below his 3.65 road ERA.
This matchup also features two of baseball's top offenses against right-handed pitching. The Mariners' 115 wRC+ ranks third, while the Athletics' 108 wRC+ ranks seventh.
The Athletics' offense may be underwhelming this year, but they are also the third-best offense at home by wRC+. This makes it easier to stomach betting on an outcome that has only occurred in three of Hancock's 10 starts this season.
The Mariners' high-leverage arms are all fresh entering tonight's game after a piggyback game from Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller last night. While neither "starter" was happy with the situation, they did a great service for their bullpen and today's best bet.
Pick: Emerson Hancock Under 15.5 Outs (-114)
