The Kansas City Royals (40-47) and the Seattle Mariners (45-41) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from T-Mobile Park is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Royals vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Mariners got crucial hits when they needed them and the bullpen had an elite night to secure a series split over the Royals on Wednesday.

Seriously: As they’ve settled into owning the puniest offense in Major League Baseball, the Royals (38-43) have mustered four or more runs only 30 times in 81 games. For that matter, as of Thursday they are 4-32 when trailing after six innings, 2-33 when behind after seven and 1-37 lagging after eight.