Seattle Mariners vs New York Mets Picks, Predictions, Player Props & Betting Lines (Aug 17)

• An intriguing pitching matchup pits Seattle’s George Kirby against New York’s Clay Holmes in the 2025 MLB Little League Classic
• Historical batter-vs-pitcher data reveals the New York Mets’ lineup has had significant success in a limited sample against Kirby
• See my Mariners vs Mets picks and predictions, plus the latest betting lines and player props

The New York Mets (65-58, 55-65-3 O/U) will serve as the nominal home team against the Seattle Mariners (68-56, 65-54-5 O/U) on Sunday, August 17, in the annual Little League Classic. First pitch is set for 7:10 pm ET at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, PA.

The pitching matchup features a pair of righties, New York’s Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.71 ERA) and Seattle’s George Kirby (8-5, 3.71 ERA), in an interleague clash with playoff implications for both clubs. The Mets are only 1.5 games up on the Reds for the final Wild-Card berth in the NL, while the Mariners have a 1.5-game lead in the second AL Wild Card, and trail the Astros by just 1.5 games for the AL West lead.

The starting pitchers enter with nearly identical ERAs, but the teams are trending in opposite directions. Seattle is 7-3 in its last ten while the Mets are just 2-8. Yet Sunday’s MLB odds list the game as a veritable pick’em.

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Mariners vs Mets Betting Lines

The odds position the Mariners as slight -125 neutral-field favorites. The vig-free implied win probabilities give the Mariners a 53.2% chance, versus 46.8% for the Mets. The total is set at 8.5 runs with -110 odds each way, indicating that oddsmakers expect typical offensive output despite the unique and relatively pitcher-friendly dimensions in Williamsport.

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SEA vs NYM Odds Movement

The betting market has seen some noteworthy shifts heading into this contest. While the moneyline has remained relatively stable since opening, with the Mariners holding as a -125 favorite, the total has seen significant movement. After opening at 8.0 runs, the line has been pushed up to 8.5, with odds on the over moving from -105 to -115 at some books. This adjustment is heavily influenced by public betting patterns, as a staggering 90% of bets are backing the over in Sunday’s MLB public betting splits.

The most compelling story is the divergence between public and sharp money on the moneyline. While 54% of the betting tickets are on the Mariners to win, a massive 80% of the handle is on the underdog Mets. This is a classic sharp-money indicator, suggesting that professional bettors see significant value in the Mets at plus-money, likely influenced by their strong historical stats against Kirby.

Starting Pitcher-vs-Batter History: Kirby vs Holmes

There is a moderate amount of history between both starters and the opposing lineups. The Mariners have 43 total at-bats against Holmes, while the Mets have 39 at-bats against Kirby.

Seattle Mariners Batters vs Clay Holmes

The M’s have hit an elite .302 off of Holmes in 43 total at-bats, but the 32-year-old has been solid at limiting power. Only two of the 13 hits were for extra bases and none were home runs, leading to a mediocre .724 OPS for the Seattle lineup.

Seattle’s offense, which can be prone to strikeouts but also possesses significant power, will need to adjust quickly to his heavy, sinking fastball. The key will be their ability to elevate the ball against a pitcher who excels at keeping it on the infield.

New York Mets Batters vs George Kirby

The New York Mets have absolutely tormented George Kirby in their limited encounters. In 39 career at-bats, the current Mets roster is hitting a staggering .385 with a .993 OPS. Pete Alonso has the only home run, while Starling Marte is a perfect 2-for-2 with a double and a triple.

This historical dominance, albeit in a small sample size, is a significant analytical factor and likely explains why sharp bettors are backing the Mets.

SEA Mariners vs NY Mets Player Props

MLB pitcher props represent the sportsbook consensus as of 1:25 pm ET, Aug 17.

Given the Mets’ remarkable success against Kirby, there’s value in his props; over on 2.5 on his earned-runs prop at +113 is particularly appealing. Despite his elite control, the Mets have proven they can square up his pitches.

For the Mets, Alonso’s total-bases prop (over 1.5 at +125) is a strong consideration, as he has homered off Kirby before and is coming off a game where he delivered a key RBI double.

New York Mets vs Seattle Mariners Picks & Prediction

The pitching matchup on paper appears to be a stalemate between two solid right-handers, but the underlying data tells a different story. Kirby, for all his excellent command and low walk rate, has been surprisingly hittable against this New York lineup. The Mets’ .385 career batting average and .993 OPS cannot be ignored, making them a live underdog.

Holmes, a ground-ball specialist, is well-equipped to neutralize a Mariners offense that relies on power and can be prone to hitting into double plays.

Several betting trends bolster the case for the Mets and a high-scoring game. The Mariners have struggled as road favorites, going just 1-5 (.167) in their last six such games. Furthermore, the total has gone over in seven of the Mets’ last eight games as an underdog. The combination of the Mets’ proven success against Kirby, the sharp money backing them, and these strong situational trends points toward value on both the home team and the over.

Picks:

• New York Mets moneyline (+105)
• Over 8.5 runs (-110)
• Alonso over 1.5 total bases (+125)