Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are set to face off on Thursday at T-Mobile Park with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PT. Houston will have Spencer Arrighetti on
Game outlook
The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are set to face off on Thursday at T-Mobile Park with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PT. Houston will have Spencer Arrighetti on the mound, who has a 81-81 record with a 6.93 ERA in eight outings this year. Seattle will start Logan Gilbert, who has a 76-86 record with a 3.06 ERA in 11 starts. Seattle is the favored team, opening at -141 with no movement in the line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros +124 | Mariners -141
Spread: Astros +1.5 (-175) | Mariners -1.5 (+153)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 59%.
Houston Astros
Houston Astros are currently experiencing a slow start to the season, sitting seven games under .500 and 5.5 games out of first place in the AL Central. Despite ranking well in statistics such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, the team's pitching staff has struggled with a 4.43 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Arrighetti will be starting on the mound for Houston in their upcoming game, with a history of command issues and poor road performances. The team is ranked 10th in offense, 21st in defense, and holds a 24-31 record for the season.
Seattle Mariners Analysis
The Seattle Mariners currently hold a 3.5 game lead in the AL West with a record of four games over .500. Despite ranking low in key offensive categories, such as OBP and OPS, the team has been propped up by strong pitching, boasting a 3.63 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. Gilbert is slated to pitch in the upcoming game, coming off a solid performance against Washington. The Mariners will need to maintain their pitching prowess to hold onto their division lead heading into the All-Star break. Additionally, the team has a power ranking of 22 and struggles offensively, ranking 28th in scoring average. Despite their shortcomings, the Mariners have a strong defense, allowing an average of 3.80 points per game. In their last three encounters, Houston has emerged victorious against Seattle. For more expert picks and MLB winners, be sure to check out our recommendations.