The Oakland Athletics are set to clash with the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 12, 2024. This game, starting at 4:10 PM, is expected to play out under mostly clear skies. Alex Wood will lead the pitching for the Athletics, entering the game with a 5.304 ERA. His counterpart from the Mariners, Luis Castillo, boasts a more formidable 3.352 ERA.

As of now, the Athletics find themselves 11th in the 2024 AL West Division with a record of 19-22, a .460 winning percentage, and struggling slightly within their division with a 4-5 record. Despite these challenges, they have won half of their last ten games and are buoyed by a recent win. The Mariners, on the other hand, are better positioned in 7th place with a record of 21-19 (.525 winning pct) and a slightly better recent divisional performance of 5-3. Their performance at home (12-9) overshadows their struggles on the road (9-10).

In terms of game odds, the Mariners are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 7.5. Betting lines suggest more confidence in the Mariners with a money line of -244 compared to the Athletics at +200. These odds indicate that while the Mariners are seen as likely winners, a close game could be anticipated, potentially making the Athletics an attractive underdog wager for those looking at value.