San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/17

MLB game preview

The San Diego Padres will visit the Seattle Mariners in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Padres come into this game with a record of 27-18, while the Mariners hold a record of 22-25.

The Padres are on a two-game winning streak. The Mariners, however, have lost their last two games. Lucas Giolito is expected to start for the Padres, and George Kirby will take the mound for the Mariners.

San Diego Padres Team Preview

The San Diego Padres have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Seattle Mariners on May 16th with a 7-4 score. Walker Buehler pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out six batters. Key hitters included Gavin Sheets, Nick Castellanos, and Rodolfo Durán, each hitting home runs.

On May 15th, the Padres won another game against the Mariners with a 2-0 score. Randy Vásquez played a crucial role, pitching six scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Gavin Sheets and Miguel Andujar contributed with multiple hits, supporting the team’s offensive efforts.

The Padres’ performance in the regular season shows room for improvement. Their team batting average is .223, ranked 25th, with an on-base percentage of .293. The pitching staff holds a 4.04 ERA, with their defense ranking 12th in batting average against at .237.

Padres vs Mariners Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA
  • Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Padres Moneyline +134, Mariners Moneyline -160, Total Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners are coming off a loss to the San Diego Padres with a score of 7-4. Logan Gilbert started on the mound, pitching 6 2/3 innings with 7 earned runs allowed. J.P. Crawford contributed offensively with a home run, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

In a previous game, the Mariners lost to the Padres 2-0. Emerson Hancock pitched 6 innings, giving up 1 earned run and striking out 6 batters. Despite a strong performance, the Mariners’ offense was unable to score.

The Mariners’ recent win against the Houston Astros had a final score of 8-3. Luis Castillo pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing 3 earned runs. Luke Raley and Mitch Garver both hit home runs, helping the team to victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mariners are favored with a moneyline of -160 against the Padres at +134. The Mariners have a stronger pitching staff, with a 3.66 ERA ranked 6th, compared to the Padres’ 4.04 ERA ranked 14th. This gives the Mariners an edge, so the pick is for the Mariners to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs, with both the over and under at -110. The Mariners have a solid pitching lineup, and the Padres have struggled with a .223 batting average, ranked 25th. Given these stats, a low-scoring game is likely, so the pick is for the total to go under 7.5 runs.