The Seattle Mariners are set to clash with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 8, 2024, with a start time of 07:40 PM, under clear skies. George Kirby will lead the pitching for the Mariners with an ERA of 3.757, while Chris Paddack will take the mound for the Twins, holding an ERA of 4.781.

As of the current standings in the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners are in 6th place with a 16-13 record and a winning percentage of 0.55, holding a divisional record of 2-1. They’ve achieved 7 wins in their last 10 outings and are riding a wave of one consecutive win. On home soil, their record stands at 10-7, while they balance a 6-6 record on the road. Their performance during day games shows 4 wins against a stronger 12 wins in night games. The Mariners have scored a total of 106 runs and have conceded 95.

In contrast, the Minnesota Twins rank 8th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a 15-13 win-loss record and a .54 winning percentage. They hold a 10-7 divisional record, placing them 4th. The Twins have won 9 out of their last 10 games, including an ongoing 8-game winning streak. Their home and away records are evenly split at 6-6 and 9-7, respectively, and they’ve earned 9 wins in day games versus 6 in night games. Offensively, the Twins have accrued 127 runs, while their pitchers have surrendered 118 runs.

The betting odds for this matchup are finely poised with the Twins slightly favored. The point spread stands at 1.5 in favor of the Twins, and the over/under for the game is set at 7.5. For moneyline bettors, the Mariners are listed at -117, suggesting a close contest, while the Twins are marginally behind at -103. These odds suggest an edge towards a potentially tight game, making for an engaging betting landscape.