Blue Jays vs Mariners Prediction, Odds & Home Run Pick for Today's MLB Game

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Updated: Jul 4, 2026 , 02:47 PM ET • 4 min read

Expect Shane Bieber to rack up the strikeouts.

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Jul 04 • 4:10 PM ET
TOR
44 %
SEA
56 %
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The Toronto Blue Jays look to make it two in a row when they face the heavily favored Logan Gilbert and the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of a three-game set.

Shane Bieber has always had electric stuff, and my Blue Jays vs. Mariners predictions expect him to rack up the punchouts against the swing-and-miss Mariners. 

Find out more in my MLB picks for Saturday, July 4.

Blue Jays vs Mariners predictions

Blue Jays vs Mariners best bet: Shane Bieber Over 4.5 strikeouts (-155)

Toronto Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber is in an ideal spot to rack up multiple punchouts against the Seattle Mariners today. Over the last 14 days, Seattle’s lineup has been highly prone to chasing, posting a glaring 27.0% strikeout rate.

Bieber’s lifetime rate of over one strikeout per inning, combined with a five-pitch mix that generates heavy horizontal and vertical movement, gives him multiple paths to exploit this matchup.

Facing a Mariners lineup currently whiffing at a top-five rate, five strikeouts projects as a very attainable floor.

Covers COVERS INTEL: The Mariners are striking out at a 27% clip across the last 14 days, sporting a 77 wRC+

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Blue Jays vs Mariners same-game parlay (SGP)

Bieber should exploit a lost Seattle lineup that is striking out at a 27% clip. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays, anchored by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., look to ruthlessly hammer a vulnerable Logan Gilbert, who is coming off a tough outing in Cleveland.

With both bullpens sporting unstable peripherals and constant late-inning traffic expected, the game projects to eclipse 7.5 total runs, with Toronto securing a moneyline victory.

Blue Jays vs Mariners SGP

  • Shane Bieber Over 4.5 strikeouts
  • Blue Jays moneyline
  • Over 7.5
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Blue Jays vs Mariners home run pick: Vladimir Guerrero Over 0.5 home runs (+575)

Guerrero should leave the yard against Gilbert today. Vladdy completely dominates this head-to-head matchup, boasting a massive 1.309 OPS and two career home runs off the Mariners' right-hander.

Gilbert is highly vulnerable following a shaky four-earned-run shellacking against Cleveland, making him target practice for Guerrero’s elite hard-hit ability.

Blue Jays vs Mariners odds

  • Moneyline: Blue Jays +140 | Mariners -169
  • Run line: Blue Jays +1.5 (-149) | Mariners -1.5 (+124)
  • Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-110) | Under 7.5 (-110)

Blue Jays vs Mariners trend

Toronto has hit the moneyline in 12 of its last 21 road games (+4.75 Units / 21% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Blue Jays vs. Mariners.

How to watch Blue Jays vs Mariners and game info

Location T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
Date Saturday, 7-4-2026
First pitch 4:10 p.m. ET
TV Sportsnet, KING 5
Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber
(0-0, 6.00 ERA)
Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert
(6-5, 3.42 ERA)

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Prior to joining Covers in 2022, Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a resident tennis pro in Las Vegas, Mykonos, and Corfu, Greece. He’s the past host of the Phil Naessens Show (Armed Forces Radio), and currently hosts the Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast.

Phil is the author of the Betting 101 series (MLB, NFL, NCAAF, and Tennis) and has written for numerous publications, including Advance Local, SB Nation, FanSided, and Lenny Melnick Fantasy Sports. 

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