The Cleveland Guardians (3-1) and Seattle Mariners (2-2) open a 3-game series Monday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Guardians won 4-3 last season
The Guardians opened the season by taking 3 straight in Oakland against the Athletics, including an 8-0 shutout on Opening Day. While the A’s walked it off in the bottom of the 9th on Sunday 4-3 to salvage 1 of the 4 games, Cleveland outscored Oakland 29-11 in the series, cashing the Over 3 times.
The Mariners split a 4-game set with the visiting Boston Red Sox. After falling 6-4 in the opener Thursday, Seattle scored a pair of low-scoring, 1-run wins Friday (1-0) and Saturday (4-3). The Red Sox won 5-1 in the series final on Sunday. The Under has cashed in 3 straight for Seattle.