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2022 MLB Handicapping
(54-45-0) Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros (64-35-0)
Date: Friday, July 29th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston
Projected Pitchers: Robbie Ray vs. Justin Verlander
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mariners 144 Astros -175
MLB run line Betting Odds: Mariners +1.5, Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Seattle Mariners
Heading into the game, the Seattle Mariners have an overall record of 54-45-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 27-22. In the AL West division, Seattle currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 50-49-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 49.0% of their games. The Mariners’ over-under record is 46-51-2.
For Seattle, Robbie Ray gets the start with an overall record of 8-7. His current ERA sits at 3.9, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.0 innings per outing, as well as 10.2 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.85 per 9. In total, Ray has given up 20 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Mariners 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 3.45.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Seattle Mariners, as they are averaging just 4.10 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 32.0. The Mariners head into the game ranked just 23rd in team batting average. On their balls in play, Seattle has the 7th ranked BABIP of 0.279. On the base paths, the Mariners have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 11th in the MLB in steals.
Seattle has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.61 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.83 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 64-35-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 30-14. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st. So far, the team has gone 51-48-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 84.0% of their games. The Astross’ over-under record is 36-60-3.
For Houston, Justin Verlander gets the start with an overall record of 13-3. This includes a strong ERA of 1.86. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.45 innings per outing. as well as 9.05 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.62 per 9. In total, Verlander has given up 12 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 2.75.
So far, the Houston Astros have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.43 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 103.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.239, placing them 19th in the league. On their balls in play, Houston has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.289. With runners on base, the Astros are averaging just 0.73 stolen bases per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 3rd in fewest errors at 0.42 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.73 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Seattle is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games at home
- Houston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
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 0.88 compared to Robbie Ray at 1.15. Ray will be facing an Astros offense with a team batting average of 0.239 (19th). Justin Verlander has an excellent matchup against a Mariners offense ranked just 23rd.
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