The Seattle Mariners (75-63) and Houston Astros (80-57) play the second game of a three-game series Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert (5-5, 5.14 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 through 91 IP.
- Posted five scoreless innings with four hits and no walks allowed last time out against Houston at T-Mobile Park Wednesday in a no-decision
- Was hammered for nine runs, eight hits and a walk in just 4 2/3 IP in a loss at Houston Aug. 21.
Astros RHP Jake Odorizzi (6-7, 4.32 ERA) makes his 20th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 through 89 2/3 IP.
- Yielded just one run, two hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across 5 IP in a hard-luck 1-0 loss in Seattle Wednesday.
- Allowed just one run, four hits and four walks with eight strikeouts across 5 2/3 IP in a win at home against the Mariners Aug. 21.
Mariners at Astros odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Mariners +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Astros -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Mariners +1.5 (-145) | Astros -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Prediction
Astros 6, Mariners 3
Money line (ML)
The ASTROS (-175) are a little on the expensive side, but play them against the Mariners (+140) and Gilbert. The latter was absolutely hammered last time he worked at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Expect more of the same.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
ASTROS -1.5 (+120) easily cashed the run line in Monday’s 11-2 series opener win. Three of the past four victories for Houston have been by two or more runs. Houston is also 6-2 in eight home games against Seattle this season, and each victory has been by two or more runs, too.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 8.5 (-130) is worth playing lightly. The Over has connected in each of the past four meetings between these teams at Minute Maid Park. The Over is also 5-1 in the past six road games for the M’s against a right-handed starting pitcher, and the Over is a perfect 6-0 in the past six at home for the Astros against teams with a winning overall mark.
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