In a game that has huge postseason implications, Wednesday features the finale of a three-game American League West series as the Houston Astros (86-72) take on the Seattle Mariners (85-72).
The Astros have been scuffling as of late going just 3-7 in their last 10 MLB games. They have had success on the road this season, though, with a record of 47-30.
After splitting the first two games of this series, the Astros will be looking to pick up the series win on Wednesday. After beating Seattle 5-1 on Monday, they lost 6-2 on Tuesday.
The Astros’ standings see them second in the AL West, 2.5 games behind the Texas Rangers. While they hold the third American League Wild Card spot, the Mariners sit just a half-game behind them in the standings.
Analyzing the Seattle Mariners schedule, they have also struggled a bit as of late, going 4-6 in their last ten games. At home this season, the Mariners are 42-34.
Heading into this matchup, let’s take a look at our Astros vs Mariners picks & parlays.
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Odds
Before determining our Astros vs Mariners picks & parlays, it is important to analyze the MLB odds.
- Moneyline: The Astros are the slight favorites in this one despite playing on the road. They are -120 to win, while the Mariners’ moneyline sits at +110.
- Spread: In terms of the spread, Seattle is +1.5, with odds of -160. The Astros are -1.5, with odds of +140.
- Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at eight. The over has odds of -115, while the under eight runs have odds of -105.
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Picks & Parlays
The winner gains playoff advantage, both teams have much at stake Wednesday.
Astros vs. Mariners Pick
- Take the Astros to win straight up (-120) against the Seattle Mariners.
Astros vs. Mariners Parlay
- The Astros to win straight up (-120)
- Under eight runs (-105)
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Information
Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
Location of the game: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 27. 9:40 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.tv
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Betting Analysis
Manager Dusty Baker will hand the ball to one of his best pitchers in the Houston Astros game today. Framber Valdez, the 29-year-old lefty, will look to get his Astros a series win.
In 30 MLB games, the MLB player stats for Valdez show that he is 12-11 with a 3.39 ERA and 1.10 WHIP, and he has 193 strikeouts in 194 innings.
Valdez is trying to bounce back from a rough outing his last time out, when he allowed six earned runs over 5.1 innings against the Royals.
Looking at the MLB teams stats, the Astros rank fifth in scoring, averaging 5.13 runs per game. They have been better on the road, averaging 5.80 runs.
The biggest offensive contributors for the Astros have been Yordan Alvarez (30 HR, 96 RBI, 74 R) and Kyle Tucker (29 HR, 110 RBI, 92 R, 29 SB).
Bumpy Road
As for the Mariners, they will turn to 25-year-old righty Bryce Miller in Wednesday’s finale. In 29 games, he is 8-6 with a 4.17 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, and he has 115 strikeouts in 127.1 innings.
Like Valdez, Miller also struggled in his last outing. Against the Texas Rangers, he allowed six earned runs in just 4.1 innings.
Offensively, the Mariners MLB team stats see them ranked 12th in the majors in scoring, averaging 4.72 runs per game (4.47 at home).
Julio Rodriguez continues to be Seattle’s best hitter. In 634 at bats, he is hitting .282/.341/.494 with 31 home runs, 102 runs batted in, 101 runs, and 36 stolen bases.
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Betting Picks
If the first two games of this series are any indication, Wednesday’s finale should be a fantastic game. Both of these teams desperately need a win in this one, as one of the two will likely be on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
This one will come down to the pitching. Both pitchers are capable of putting together a great outing, but Framber Valdez has the better track record of getting it done throughout his career. Regardless, expect this to be a low-scoring game with solid pitching on both sides.
- For those reasons, as far as our Astros vs Mariners picks & parlays, take the Astros to win (-120) and the under eight runs (-105) to hit.
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