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Mariners' Ace Logan Gilbert Set to Lead Team to Victory Against Slumping Astros, Betting Favorites at -160

The Houston Astros, with a record of 4-5, will be facing off against the Seattle Mariners, who have a 3-7 record, in the first game of a three-game series on Monday night. The Astros are coming off a series win against the Twins, while the Mariners were swept by the Giants. Hayden Wesneski will be starting for the Astros with a 5.40 ERA, while Logan Gilbert will take the mound for the Mariners with a 3.00 ERA. The Mariners are the betting favorites at -160. The game will take place at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 EST. Stay tuned for our Astros vs. Mariners prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros +145 | Mariners -160
• Spread: Astros +1.5 (-163) | Mariners -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.

Houston vs Seattle Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros had a slow start last season but ultimately won the division. They are currently 4-5 this season, with Jose Altuve leading the team in batting average and contributing two home runs. Shortstop Jeremy Pena has also hit two home runs but is struggling with consistency at the plate. Yordan Alvarez leads the team in RBIs but has a lower batting average. Hayden Wesneski will make his second start of the season after being traded from the Cubs. The Astros are ranked 30th in offense, 9th in defense, and are currently 3-5 this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are struggling in the AL West with a 3-7 record, currently in fifth place. They have yet to win a series this season and recently lost outfielder Victor Robles to injury. Despite a strong showing from players like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, the team is not performing well offensively, averaging only 3.11 runs per game. Pitcher Logan Gilbert will start their next game, coming off a recent start where he gave up three earned runs in five innings. The Mariners have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 26th in offense, scoring an average of 3.11 runs per game. Their defense is ranked 21st, giving up an average of 4.78 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Houston, they went 1-2.

Mariners' Ace Logan Gilbert Set to Lead Team to Victory Against Slumping Astros

The Seattle Mariners are set to deploy their top pitcher to the mound in his third start of the season, aiming for a victory against the Houston Astros. Logan Gilbert, a talented 27-year-old in the peak of his career, posted an impressive 3.23 ERA last season. In his previous outing, Gilbert showcased his prowess by pitching seven strong innings and only allowing one earned run in a win over the Oakland Athletics. With the Astros lineup currently struggling, aside from Jose Altuve, who is performing well, the Mariners' ace is poised for success. Key players for the Astros, including Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Pena, and Christian Walker, are batting below .200. Meanwhile, Seattle's Julio Rodriguez continues to excel, potentially contending for MVP recognition, and Cal Raleigh recently ended a slump with a home run. Expect the Mariners to secure a victory at home with Gilbert on the mound. Consider betting on the Mariners to emerge triumphant in this matchup.

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