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Seattle Mariners Expected to Prevail Against Houston Astros in Pitching Duel

The Houston Astros will look to secure a series win against the Seattle Mariners in their final game of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. The Mariners will send Bryce Miller to the mound, who boasts a 2.04 ERA, while the Astros will counter with Hunter Brown and his 9.78 ERA. Seattle holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Houston. The Astros are favored to win with the betting line opening at -118 and remaining unchanged. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners +102 | Astros -118
• Spread: Mariners +1.5 (-196) | Astros -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 54%.

Seattle vs Houston Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently on top of the AL West standings, holding a half-game lead over Texas. They have won their last five series and will look to increase their division lead with a win on Sunday. Despite a low batting average and on-base percentage, the team has been successful in scoring runs and their pitching has been solid. Julio Rodriguez leads the team in batting average, Cal Raleigh leads in home runs, and Mitch Haniger leads in RBI. In their last game, pitcher Miller had a strong performance, giving up only one run in seven innings and striking out 10 batters. Seattle is ranked 25th in offense, 2nd in defense, and has a record of 18-15 this season. Check out betting opportunities with BetMGM Sportsbook using the Bonus Code: "WAWBET".

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros have rebounded from a series sweep by the Cubs with two consecutive series wins and are looking to make it three in a row against the Mariners. The team has been performing well offensively, with a .263 batting average and averaging 4.59 runs per game, ranking second in the league. Jose Altuve leads the team with a .348 batting average, while Kyle Tucker leads in home runs and RBI. However, the pitching has been struggling, giving up 4.66 runs per game with a .255 opponents' batting average. In their last outing, Brown gave up six runs in 5.1 innings, so a better performance will be needed for the next game. The Astros currently have a power ranking of 23 and are 12-21 overall. Seattle has won two out of their last three matchups against Houston. For those looking to make bets, the best betting sites are recommended.

Seattle Mariners Poised for Success Against Houston Astros in Upcoming Match

The Seattle Mariners have demonstrated strong performance in their recent road games, achieving victory in three out of the last five matches. With an impressive offensive display resulting in 22 runs scored during this period, the team is poised for success in their upcoming game. The Houston Astros, on the other hand, have faced challenges on the mound with Brown struggling in his last four starts, conceding a total of 20 runs. Particularly against the Mariners, Brown has given up a significant number of runs in recent encounters, compounded by the Astros' less than stellar bullpen ranking. Despite the Astros' recent success in winning five out of the last seven games and attaining 15 runs in their last three games, they may encounter difficulties in offensive performance against the Mariners' pitcher Miller. With only five runs conceded in his last five starts and a track record of effectively shutting down Astros' offense, Seattle is favored to cover the money line in this upcoming match.

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