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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, July 8th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Mariners vs. Astros
The Mariners take on the Astros on Saturday, July 8th 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Seattle Mariners (44-43) vs. Houston Astros (49-40)
- Date: Saturday, July 8th 2023
- Time: 7:15 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Seattle Mariners - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Seattle Mariners host the Houston Astros, they have a record of 44-43, placing them 3rd in the AL West. Heading into play, the Mariners have won half of their 43 road games, sitting at 20-23.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 57 of their 87 games, Seattle's record vs. the runline is just 41-46. The team's over/under record comes in at 44-42 with an average betting line of 8.
Bryan Woo gets the starting nod for Seattle, looking to improve his overall record of 1-1. Heading into action, Bryan Woo has an ERA of 4.08. Currently, opponents are batting just .219 against the right-hander. Bryan Woo has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .283. Woo has a WHIP of 1.15, with eight walks allowed.
On offense, Seattle comes into the game averaging 4.6 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Mariners' combined batting average currently sits at .234, placing them 18th in the league. So far, the team is the 12th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 102 deep shots. Seattle's overall OBP of .313 puts them 15th in the league.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Houston Astros enter play ranked 2nd in the AL West with an overall record of 49-40. When playing at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have played well, posting a record of 24-21.
Houston currently has an above .500 record against the runline (47-42). So far, they have been favored in 60 of their 89 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 44-43.
Making the start for Houston is Framber Valdez, with a record of 7-6. Runs have been hard to come by against Framber Valdez, as he has an ERA of just 2.49. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .238 against him. So far, Valdez has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .282. With a total of 24 walks, Valdez has a WHIP of 1.05.
Houston comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.6 runs per game, good for 10th in the MLB. The Astros have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .249 ranks 11th in the league. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 106 home runs which is 10th. Houston's offense currently sits 12th in OBP, coming in at .318.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Mariners vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Seattle, the Astros are the betting favorite at -138 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 57.98%. The MLB predictive model shows the Astros pitching to carry the team to a win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an advantage to take Houston on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros -1.5
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