The Kansas City Royals (40-47) are set to face off against the Seattle Mariners (45-41) at T-Mobile Park. In the recent series, the Mariners captured game three with a narrow 3-2 victory, bringing the series score to 2-1 in their favor. The Royals have struggled lately, holding a 2-9 record in their last 11 games, while the Mariners have a favorable 7-4 record over the same span.

Both teams will send strong pitchers to the mound: Seth Lugo for the Royals (5-5, 2.74 ERA) and Bryan Woo for the Mariners (7-4, 2.93 ERA). Lugo recently pitched 5.2 innings allowing no earned runs, while Woo also delivered a stellar performance in his last outing, striking out nine batters.

The betting odds favor the Mariners at -156, while the Royals are at +130. The game total is set at 7 runs, with the Mariners favored to cover the 1.5-run spread. Bettors are leaning towards the over, considering the recent offensive inconsistencies of the Royals against American League teams.