Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics u8.0 (-120)
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Erik Bedard has a lost season in his first with the Seattle Mariners last year due to injury, but he looked to be almost back to his true form in his first start this year, so runs should be at a premium today vs. the Oakland Athletics and the promising Trevor Cahill.

Sure, Bedard was touched up for three runs in five innings by the Twins on Tuesday, but he had eight strikeouts and no walks in those five innings, which is certainly an encouraging sign. He also tossed a masterpiece in his only start vs. the Athletics last year, allowing two hits in 6.2 scoreless innings, and the last time he pitched in this spacious stadium, he allowed one run on just one hit with 11 strikeouts in seven innings two years ago.

Cahill was solid in his first Major League start, allowing two earned runs in five innings vs. the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, and like most pitchers, he should appreciate the dimensions of his home ballpark. Cahill is one of the top prospects in all of baseball, and he has drawn comparisons to because of his natural sinker. He should be doubly tough his first time through the American League.

While both of these starters went only five innings in their season debuts, they should be stretched out a bit more today, which looks like bad news for the hitters.

MLB Free Pick: Mariners, Athletics Under 8 (-120)

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