Mariners Visit Yankees: Expert Picks & Odds for July 9 Matchup
Game Snapshot
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 9 at 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx
- Watch: RSNW (Seattle) & Amazon Prime Video
Odds & Probables
- Moneyline: Yankees at −142; Mariners +121
- Run Line: Yankees −1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
- Starting Pitchers:
- Seattle: Logan Evans (3‑2, 2.96 ERA; last: 5.2 IP, 0 ER)
- New York: Cam Schlittler, making his MLB debut
Betting Trends
- Yankees are 60% favorites per odds and have won 58% of games as favorites
- Seattle has gone 3‑3 as underdogs of +133 or higher
- Recent results:
- Yankees won the series opener 10‑3, fueled by Stanton, Judge, and Wells homers
Expert Picks
- NBC Sports Bet model recommends:
- Yankees on Moneyline
- Mariners +1.5 on run line
- Skip the total
- NY Post’s “Stitches” advises a $50 bet on Yankees at –125 due to their form and Seattle’s uneven pitching.
What to Watch
- Cam Schlittler’s debut: A rookie starter at Yankee Stadium is always a storyline.
- Seattle’s offense: Can Logan Evans contain the New York bats after Seattle’s offense fell flat in Game 1?
- Run line strategy: If expecting a close game, Mariners +1.5 offers value.
The Yankees are favored with a proven lineup and home-field advantage, while the Mariners offer value via the run line and underdog moneyline. Schlittler’s debut adds intrigue. If you’re being cautious, consider mixing both: Yankees ML and Mariners.
