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Mariners vs. Padres prediction: Seattle favored to win Thursday's MLB matchup [4/16/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Thursday.
The San Diego Padres will take on the Seattle Mariners, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Petco Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:40 PM ET.
Walker Buehler (0-1, 4.97 ERA) will start on the mound for the Padres, while the Mariners have opted for Luis Castillo (0-0, 6.92 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Mariners a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Padres.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Mariners vs. Padres matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mariners vs. Padres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Mariners and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Mariners a 53% chance of defeating the Padres.
According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Mariners vs. Padres odds [4/16/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mariners | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-163) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +104 |
| Total | o8.5 (-102) | u8.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mariners vs. Padres picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mariners -1.5 | +140 |
| Moneyline | Padres | +104 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mariners vs. Padres game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB game between the Padres and Mariners at Petco Park is scheduled to start at 8:40 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 8:40 PM ET/5:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Mariners, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Padres in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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