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Astros vs. Mariners Preview: Houston Struggles Early as Seattle's Ace Castillo Prepares to Take the Mound

The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are set to continue their three-game series, with the Astros sending ace Framber Valdez to the mound against the Mariners' Luis Castillo. The Mariners had success against the Astros last year with an 8-5 record. The Astros are currently favored in the betting lines at -110. Will the Mariners be able to secure a win with their ace on the mound? Stay tuned for the Astros vs. Mariners prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -110 | Mariners +100
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+165) | Mariners +1.5 (-190)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 52%.

Houston vs Seattle Stats

Houston Astros

Framber Valdez will be taking the mound for the Astros on Tuesday evening, coming off a mixed performance in his first two outings this season. The veteran ace had an impressive 2024 season but struggled against the Mariners last year. The Houston Astros have had a shaky start to the season, losing two of three series, but rebounded with wins against Minnesota. Jose Altuve continues to be a strong hitter for the team. The Astros are currently averaging 3.00 runs per game and have a pitching staff with a 3.78 ERA. With a power ranking of 17, Houston is ranked 30th in offense, 9th in defense, and has a record of 4-5 so far this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

Luis Castillo will be making his third start of the season on Tuesday, following a solid debut and a strong performance in his last outing against Detroit. The ace had a successful season last year, with a 3.64 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. Despite struggling against Houston, he still maintains a respectable record against them.

The Seattle Mariners have been struggling in the opening weeks of the season, particularly on offense. They have not won a series yet, with losses to the Athletics, Tigers, and Giants. Cal Raleigh has been a key player for the Mariners, with a big contract extension and strong offensive numbers so far this year.

Seattle's offensive struggles are evident in their average of 3.20 runs per game, ranking them 28th in the league. Their pitching has also been subpar, with a 4.58 ERA placing them 20th. The Mariners have a power ranking of 10 and are struggling on both offense and defense, with an overall record of 3-7. In their last three matchups against Houston, they went 2-1.

Astros Struggle Early as Mariners Ace Prepares to Face Houston

The Houston Astros have encountered challenges early in the season, dropping two out of their first three series and struggling offensively. The Seattle Mariners have also faced difficulties but will have the advantage of their ace starting pitcher. In their previous matchups, Houston averaged only 3.46 runs against the Mariners. Astros pitcher Framber Valdez struggled against Seattle last season, posting a 5.16 ERA in 22.2 innings. In contrast, Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo has been performing well, allowing only four runs in 12 innings over two games. Castillo has a strong track record against Houston, with a career 3.69 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 39 innings. Seattle has emerged victorious in four of Castillo's last six appearances.

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