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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-30-0) Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros (35-19-0)
Date: Tuesday, June 7th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston
Projected Pitchers: Chris Flexen vs. Justin Verlander
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mariners 195 Astros -240
MLB run line Betting Odds: Mariners +1.5, Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Seattle Mariners
Heading into the game, the Seattle Mariners have an overall record of 24-30-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 12-20. In the AL West division, Seattle currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 27-27-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 41.0% of their games. The Mariners’ over-under record is 28-25-1.
For Seattle, Chris Flexen gets the start with an overall record of 2-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.55. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.51 innings per outing, as well as 6.51 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.93 per 9. In total, Flexen has given up 9 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Mariners have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.35.
So far, the Seattle Mariners have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.11 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -14.0. On offense, the Mariners have a team batting average of 0.238, placing them 18th in the league. Seattle’s batting average on balls in play of 0.264 is ranked 12th. With runners on base, the Mariners are averaging just 0.7 stolen bases per game.
Seattle has been strong on defense, ranking 3rd in fewest errors at 0.41 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.7 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 35-19-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 14-6. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 27-27-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 83.0% of their games. The Astross’ over-under record is 15-39-0.
For Houston, Justin Verlander get the start with an overall record of 6-2. This includes a strong ERA of 2.23 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.42 innings per outing. as well as 8.49 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.67 per 9. In total, Verlander has given up 9 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Astros have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 2.64.
So far, the Houston Astros have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.13 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 48.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.234, placing them 20th in the league. On their balls in play, Houston has the 3rd ranked BABIP of 0.286. With runners on base, the Astros are averaging just 0.74 stolen bases per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 5th in fewest errors at 0.43 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.74 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Mariners are 7-18 in their last 25 games as a road underdog.
- Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. American League West.
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Houston Astros. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Justin Verlander has a better WHIP of 0.8 compared to Chris Flexen at 1.41. Flexen will be facing an Astros offense with a team batting average of 0.234 (20th). Verlander faces a Mariners offense that has a batting average of 0.238 (18th).
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