The Kansas City Royals (37-26) welcome the Seattle Mariners (36-28) to Kauffman Stadium Friday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mariners vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mariners lead 2-1
The Mariners have been on a roll, winning 9 of their last 11 games. However, they are just 15-17 on the road this season. Seattle is coming off a 3-0 win over the Oakland A’s Thursday, closing that 3-game series with 2 wins. Seattle’s recent success has helped it surge to 1st in the AL West. It is 31-33 against the spread (ATS).
The Royals are 22-10 at home, the 4th-best record in the MLB. They have struggled as of late, losing 7 of their last 10 and falling to 2nd in the AL Central. Kansas City beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 Thursday, closing as a +149 underdog. The Royals are 38-25 ATS, the best run-line record in the majors.