Stephen Nover's MLB Free Wednesday Play
(MLB) Seattle vs. Oakland,
Money Line: 126.00 Seattle (Away)
Result: Win
Small market. Late start times. No marquee stars. These are among the reasons why the Mariners don't get the respect they deserve. 

All the Mariners have done is go 82-69. They have a winning road mark and have earned more money for bettors than any team in the American League. 

This is the third of a four-game series between Seattle and Oakland. The Mariners have been 'dogs the first two games - and won them both. Now they are underdogs again.
 
Since the All-Star break the Mariners have beaten the A's seven of eight times. I'm compelled to ride Seattle in another underdog role here. 
Oakland was 6-3 in its previous nine games heading into this series. However, the A's had compiled that record against the Rangers, Royals and Angels. Those three teams are a combined 62 games below .500. 

It can be tough to play at Oakland Coliseum. But the A's are drawing small crowds and Seattle is used to playing in a pitcher's park. So the A's don't hold the home advantage they should in this matchup. 

The pitching matchup is Chris Flexen (12-6 with a 3.66 ERA) versus Cole Irvin (10-13, 3.94 ERA). But this is an action play for me.