S EATTLE — In an all-too-common occurrence this season, the Seattle Mariners were unable to capitalize on several opportunities in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at T-Mobile Park. The M's split the four-game series against the Royals with the loss.

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.

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.

Vinnie Pasquantino had a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.

Vinnie Pasquantino's two-run single broke a tie in the seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 3-2 Thursday night to earn a split of a four-game series.