Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/29

The Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners are set for an MLB regular season game at T-Mobile Park. Both teams have started their seasons with a 1-1 record. Cleveland is ranked second in the AL Central, while Seattle holds the third spot in the AL West.
The game will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:20 PM. The weather forecast indicates overcast clouds with a light breeze, but the retractable roof at T-Mobile Park may minimize weather impact. Slade Cecconi will start for the Guardians, while Emerson Hancock will pitch for the Mariners. Both pitchers are making their season debut. Fans can watch the game on PEAC.
Cleveland Guardians Team Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are heading into their next game with some mixed performances. In their recent outing against the Mariners, they fell short with a 5-1 loss. Gavin Williams pitched five innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven batters.
Earlier, the Guardians secured a 6-4 victory over the Mariners. Chase DeLauter shined with two home runs and three hits. Tanner Bibee pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs but managed to strike out seven batters.
The Guardians’ hitting stats for the season show a batting average of .235 and an on-base percentage of .307. They have hit three home runs and four doubles. Slade Cecconi is expected to start the next game, aiming to build on his previous season’s performance where he had a 4.30 ERA.
Guardians vs Mariners Game Day Info
- Sport: MLB
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners
- Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Betting Odds: Guardians +131, Mariners -156
Seattle Mariners Team Preview
The Seattle Mariners are off to a slow start in the 2026 regular season. Their batting average is .155, and they have hit six home runs. The team has also managed nine walks and one stolen base.
Brendan Donovan leads the team with a .333 average and one home run. Dominic Canzone is another key player, with two home runs and a .333 average. Luke Raley has contributed with two home runs as well.
On the pitching side, the Mariners have an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.17. They have allowed three home runs and recorded 20 strikeouts. Emerson Hancock is set to start against the Cleveland Guardians, having not yet pitched this season.
BTB Betting Pick
The Mariners are the favorites with a moneyline of -156. Given their strong batting average and on-base percentage from spring training, they have a good chance to win. The projected score for the game is Mariners 5, Guardians 3. Therefore, the recommendation is to pick the Mariners to win straight up.
The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Mariners having a higher slugging percentage. The projected score suggests a total of 8 runs. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over 7.5 for this game.