Sunday’s matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays features two teams with similar records—Seattle at 64-72 and Toronto slightly ahead at 67-70. Both squads are hovering below .500, indicating they’ve struggled this season.
Looking at the betting odds, Seattle is the away favorite with a -1.5 run spread priced at +122. This means if you bet on Seattle to win by two or more runs, a $100 wager would net you $122 in profit. Meanwhile, Toronto is the home underdog with a +1.5 spread at -148, so backing the Blue Jays to keep the game within one run or win outright requires a $148 bet to win $100. The moneyline odds show Seattle favored at -135, meaning you’d need to bet $135 to win $100 on a Mariners win. Toronto’s moneyline is +125, so a $100 bet pays $125 if the Blue Jays pull off the upset.
The total runs are set at 8.0, with the over slightly favored at -113 versus the under at -107. This suggests the sportsbook expects a moderately scoring game, but the margin is close enough that either side could be justified.
Given the close team records and the odds, Seattle is seen as the stronger side but not by a wide margin. The spread pricing indicates the Mariners are expected to win comfortably, yet the home-field advantage and value on the Blue Jays’ side of the spread and moneyline might appeal to those looking for a tighter contest. Keep an eye on your risk tolerance when choosing between the spread and moneyline here.