On the evening of May 8, 2024, a significant MLB clash is set to occur at Target Field as the Seattle Mariners take on the Minnesota Twins at 7:40 pm under a clear sky. George Kirby, with a solid ERA of 3.757, will start for the Mariners, while Chris Paddack, displaying an ERA of 4.781, will ascend the mound for the Twins.

In the standings of the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners hold the 6th position with a record of 16-13, translating to a winning percentage of .55. They are also leading their division matchups with a record of 2-1. The team is in good form, boasting seven wins in their last ten games, and they are riding a winning streak of one game. Their home and road game splits show a balanced performance with respective records of 10-7 and 6-6, and they perform better in night games with a 12-win record against only 4 during the day. The Mariners have scored 106 runs and conceded 95.

Meanwhile, the Twins are placed 8th in the AL Central Division with a nearly identical record of 15-13, which gives them a .54 winning percentage. Despite being fourth in their division matchups with a 10-7 record, they have been remarkable recently, collecting nine wins in their last ten outings and currently are enjoying an eight-game winning streak. At home and away, the Twins have balanced records of 6-6 and 9-7, respectively. They have scored 127 total runs while allowing 118.

When it comes to betting odds, the point spread stands at 1.5, and the over/under is pegged at 7.5. The money line odds reflect a closely contested game, with the visiting Mariners slightly favored at -117 according to the AwayTeamMoneyLine, while the Twins are just behind at -103 according to the HomeTeamMoneyLine. These odds should interest bettors looking for tight matchups and potential value in money line bets.