The Mariners were the moneyline favorite in 123 games in 2026 and went 62-61 in them. One unit on Seattle in every game lost 27.55, the worst return of all 30 MLB teams.
Favored, and still last
Seattle went 76-86 in the 2026 regular season. As favorites they won 62 and lost 61, and backing them in those 123 games lost 18.58 units. No team lost more as a favorite.
Most of the loss came at ordinary prices: at longer than -200 they went 59-58 and lost 16.97. Six games were priced at -200 or shorter; they split them 3-3 and lost 1.61. The three losses came on consecutive days at home to the Athletics, 3 to 5 September, at -223, -250 and -249.
As underdogs they were 14-25 in 39 games, another 8.98 units down.
Running total over 162 priced 2026 regular-season games, at the pre-game moneyline. Source: ESPN results and pre-game lines.
Seven months, seven losses
No month paid. March went 3-3 and lost 0.79 units, and every month after it lost too: April 4.38, May 2.02, June 4.57, July 7.11, August 5.46 and September 3.22.
76-86 in 162 games. Source: ESPN results and pre-game lines.
On the road
The Mariners were 43-38 at home and 33-48 away. Their road games lost 18.89 units; one team lost more away from home. Home games lost 8.67.
2026 regular season. Neutral-site games are in neither home nor away. Source: ESPN results and pre-game lines.
The run line
Seattle covered 59 times in 162, the lowest rate in MLB. They laid 1.5 in 127 games and covered 44, 34.6%, where MLB as a whole managed 41.8% when laying the runs. Getting 1.5, they covered 15 of 35, 42.9%, against 58.2% league-wide.
The AL West
The Houston Astros were the only rival worth backing them against: 10-3 and 4.45 units. The Texas Rangers won eight of 13 (4.06 lost), the Athletics seven of 13 (2.68 lost), and the Los Angeles Angels six of 13 (1.93 lost). Outside the division the San Diego Padres won all six games, a 6.0-unit loss and the worst of any opponent.
2026 regular season; dark is wins, light the games played. Source: ESPN results and pre-game lines.
The total
Eighty-five overs, 67 unders and 10 pushes. Only three teams’ games went over more often. Seattle scored 4.1 runs a game, 28th in MLB, and allowed 4.46.
Questions and answers
How did the Mariners do as favorites in 2026?
62-61 in 123 games, and 18.58 units lost, the most of any MLB team as a favorite.
Did Mariners games go over in 2026?
More often than not: 85 overs, 67 unders and 10 pushes, the fourth-highest over rate in MLB.
Was there a month when backing Seattle paid in 2026?
No. Every month from March to September lost money; July was the worst, 9-15 and 7.11 units down.