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Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres 5/18/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, let's dive into the matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres. The Mariners are coming into this game with a two-game win streak, while the Padres are looking to break their two-game losing streak.

Looking at the standings, the Seattle Mariners currently sit at the top of their division with 25 wins and 19 losses. They have been performing solidly both at home with a 13-11 record and on the road with a 12-8 record. The Mariners have been scoring an average of 4.8 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs against them.

On the other side, the San Diego Padres are right behind the Mariners in the standings with 27 wins and 17 losses. The Padres have been dominant at home with a 16-7 record but have been slightly less successful on the road with an 11-10 record. They have been scoring 4.6 runs per game and have a stellar pitching staff that has only allowed 3.5 runs against them on average.

In terms of power ratings, the Mariners have a rating of 112.28 with a win percentage of 0.558 and a minimal points differential of 0.01. Meanwhile, the Padres have a power rating of -32.44 with a higher win percentage of 0.628 and a slightly better points differential of 0.03.

Now, let's take a look at the game odds. The Mariners are the away team with a spread of +1.5, indicating they are the underdogs in this matchup. The Padres, being the home team, have a spread of -1.5, making them the favorites. The moneyline odds are -180 for the Mariners and +155 for the Padres, reflecting the betting sentiment towards the Padres as the more likely winners.

The over/under for the game is set at 7.5 runs, with the odds at -125 for both the over and under, suggesting that oddsmakers expect a closely contested game with a moderate number of runs scored.

In conclusion, while the Mariners have been on a winning streak, the Padres have the statistical edge in this matchup. With their strong home record and better power rating, the Padres are favored to come out on top in this game. However, baseball is a game of surprises, and anything can happen on any given day. It's sure to be an exciting matchup between these two competitive teams.

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Seattle Mariners to beat the home team San Diego Padres 5-3

Max Prophet Free Pick San Diego Padres (-144)