Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction for ALCS 1 on 10/12

MLB game preview

The Seattle Mariners will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALCS. The game will be held at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Both teams are looking to start the series strong in this best-of-7 showdown.

Seattle finished the regular season with a 90-72 record. They will rely on Bryce Miller, who has a 5.68 ERA, to take the mound. Toronto, with a 94-68 record, will counter with Kevin Gausman, who has a 3.59 ERA. The game is set for Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 8:03 PM and will air on FOX.

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners recently played a series of games against the Detroit Tigers. In the most recent game on October 10th, they won 3-2. George Kirby started the game, pitching 5 innings and allowing just 1 earned run. Josh Naylor contributed with three hits, helping the team secure the victory.

In their October 8th game, the Mariners lost 9-3 to the Tigers. Bryce Miller started, pitching 4 1/3 innings with 2 earned runs. Despite the loss, Josh Naylor had a solid performance with three hits and two runs.

The Mariners’ batting lineup features some strong players. Cal Raleigh leads the team in home runs with 60 and has a batting average of .247. Josh Naylor stands out with a .295 average, providing consistency at the plate.

Mariners vs Blue Jays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Venue: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
  • Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Mariners Moneyline +140, Blue Jays Moneyline -165

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have been doing well recently. They won against the New York Yankees on October 8th with a score of 5-2. The team collected 12 hits, with four being extra-base hits. In their lineup, Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes were among the top hitters.

In their previous game against the Yankees on October 5th, the Blue Jays won 13-7. They hit five home runs during the game. Daulton Varsho stood out with two home runs and four hits.

The Blue Jays have shown strong hitting throughout the season. They hold the top spot for batting average in the league with .265. Their slugging percentage is also notable, ranked sixth at .427. Kevin Gausman is set to start the next game against the Mariners, bringing a solid ERA of 3.59.

BTB Betting Pick

The Blue Jays are favored with a moneyline of -165. Their strong hitting stats, including a first-ranked batting average and second-ranked on-base percentage, give them an edge. I recommend picking the Blue Jays to win, with a projected score of Blue Jays 5, Mariners 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Mariners ranked sixth in quality starts. Given this, I suggest taking the under 7.5, as the projected total score is 8, which is close to the line.