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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 Friday, August 18th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Mariners vs. Astros
The Mariners take on the Astros on Friday, August 18th 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Seattle Mariners (66-55) vs. Houston Astros (70-52)
- Date: Friday, August 18th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Seattle Mariners - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Seattle Mariners travel to take on the Houston Astros with a record of 66-55, placing them 3rd in the AL West. On the season, the Mariners have an above .500 road record, at 32-27.
Having been favored in 67.8% of their games, Seattle has an above .500 record against the runline at 61-60. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 60-60.
Seattle pitcher Bryce Miller gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 7-4. Across 17 appearances, Bryce Miller has a combined ERA of 4.04. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .222 against him. Bryce Miller has given up 13 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .284. With a total of 19 walks, Miller has a WHIP of 1.05.
Offensively, Seattle is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.6 runs per game. The Mariners' combined batting average currently sits at .238, placing them 17th in the league. In terms of home runs, Seattle ranks 12th, with a total of 149 long balls. Seattle's overall OBP of .318 puts them 13th in the league.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 70-52, the Seattle Mariners will host the Seattle Mariners, currently ranked 2nd in the AL West. When playing at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have played well, posting a record of 33-26.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 62-60, Houston has been favored 71.3% of the time this season. The team has an over/under record of 60-59, with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Astros will be J.P. France, with an overall record of 9-3. Coming into the game, J.P. France has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 2.73. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .241 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 10 times against J.P. France, who has a WOBA allowed of .287. With a total of 30 walks, France has a WHIP of 1.21.
Entering today's action, Houston features the 6th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, the Astros are batting a healthy .252, placing them 10th in the league. So far, Houston's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 159 home runs, which ranks 9th. To date, Houston has the MLB's 9th best OBP at .325.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Mariners vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Seattle, the Astros are the betting favorite at -150 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 60.0%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Astros on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline -150
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