Following a slow start, the Houston Astros have picked up the pace. Houston was suffering from a World Series championship hangover. Of major concern to gamblers was the poor value with the baseball betting odds. But Houston is slowly climbing back into the American League West division race. Last year the Seattle Mariners were a surprise playoff team. But the 2023 season has been a step back for the Mariners. Seattle is struggling with run production this season. And that is having a drag on their playoff prospects.
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 8, 2023, 7:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Mariners at Astros SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Overall, Seattle has been deep in the red against the online betting moneyline in 2023. Also, Seattle is impacting gamblers with large losses in the runline. Seattle is slightly over the total in 2023.
By contrast, the Astros are showing a small moneyline loss in 2023. However, Houston is slightly in the black against the runline this season. Houston is barely over the total in 2023.
Seattle Mariners Team Overview
Overall, the Seattle Mariners are 39-42 straight up and 41-39-1 over/under the total. Seattle is 4th in the American League West Division standings. In the American League West Division race, Seattle is nine games behind the Texas Rangers. Late on, the Mariners have covered two out of their last seven games. The Mariners have gone over the total in seven of their previous nine matchups. Seattle ranks 15th for run production and 10th for earned run average.
Namely, right-hander Bryan Woo is the probable starter for Seattle. Woo is 1-1 with a 4.37 earned run average and 1.24 WHIP. Seattle won three of his last four starts. Overall, Seattle ranks 12th for bullpen ERA. Closer Paul Sewald is 2-0, with a 2.70 earned run average and 15 saves in 18 opportunities. Teoscar Hernandez leads Seattle with 37 runs, 13 doubles, 15 home runs, and 48 runs batted in.
Houston Astros Team Overview
In sum, the Houston Astros are 45-38 straight up and 41-40-2 over/under the total. Houston is 2nd in the American League West Division standings. Houston is five games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division race. Late on, the Astros have covered four out of their last six games. The Astros have gone under the total in three of their previous nine matchups. Houston ranks 11th for run production and 1st for earned run average.
Right-hander Cristian Javier is the probable Houston starter. So far, Javier is 7-1 with a 3.72 earned run average and 1.17 WHIP. Houston won three of his previous five starts. Houston ranks 5th for bullpen ERA. Closer Ryan Pressly is 2-2 with a 2.80 earned run average and 16 saves in 19 opportunities. Yordan Alvarez powers the Astros with 41 runs, 12 doubles, 17 home runs, and 55 runs batted in.
Mariners at Astros SBG Free Pick
To summarize, Houston beat the MLB odds in ten of its previous 13 games with Seattle. The Astros and Mariners went under the total in four of their last seven meetings. As mentioned earlier, Houston has the best pitching in baseball.
Mariners at Astros SBG Best Bet: Houston Astros.