Seattle (25-19) at San Diego (27-17)
- When: May 18 2025, 4:10 PM
- Where: PETCO Park, San Diego
- Where to watch: SDPA
Mariners vs. Padres: Surf’s Up or Shipwreck?
Moneyline: Padres (-140)
Total: 7.5
The San Diego Padres are rolling out the welcome mat for the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, but let’s be real, it’s less of a welcome and more of a “please come in so we can beat you senseless” invitation. The Padres are moneyline favorites at -140, and for good reason they’re 16-7 at home. It’s like they installed a force field around Petco Park that just repels losses. They’ve been slugging at a collective .398, which is basically like saying, “We hit baseballs really hard, a lot.”
On the mound, Michael King will take the reins for San Diego. The guy’s got a 4-1 record, a shiny 2.32 ERA, and a WHIP so low it practically whispers, “You’re out.” He’s struck out 56 batters this season, probably leaving a trail of broken bats and shattered egos along the way.
Seattle, on the other hand, is trying to extend a four-game road winning streak. Admirable, sure. But like your buddy’s streak of winning at blackjack you’re just waiting for it to implode. Bryan Woo, with his 4-1 record and 2.84 ERA, will be trying to keep the dream alive. But pitching in San Diego is like trying to grill a steak in the rain messy and almost always disappointing.
The Mariners have been struggling to keep runs off the board, posting a 4.40 ERA over the last 10 games and somehow managing to get outscored by 10 runs. It’s like they keep inviting teams to score more. “Oh, you want another run? Sure, come on in!” Meanwhile, their bats have been hitting at a .220 clip, which is basically like trying to hit a home run with a pool noodle.
The Prediction
This one looks primed for a San Diego victory. The Padres are just too good at home, and with King on the mound, it’s hard to imagine the Mariners surfing away with the win. Call it a 5-2 Padres win San Diego anchors down, Mariners get caught in the current.
Final Score Prediction: Padres 5, Mariners 2
Bets Bet: San Diego Runline -1.5 (+155)
Total: Under 7.5 (-115)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
