Mariners vs. Astros Prediction
Bryce Miller will oppose J.P. France in Friday night’s pitching matchup at Minute Maid Park, where the Astros will host the Mariners at 8:10 p.m. ET. With the Astros listed as moneyline home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the smart bet tonight in Houston?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
915 Seattle Mariners (+124) at 916 Houston Astros (-148); o/u 8.5
8:10 p.m. ET, Friday, August 18, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Mariners vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 70% of bets are on the Astros’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Seattle Mariners DFS SPIN
Julio Rodríguez tallied a career-high five hits, including a go-ahead three-run homer, and recorded five RBI on Thursday, leading the Mariners to a 6-4 victory over the Royals. Rodríguez recorded his second consecutive four-hit performance on Thursday afternoon — after making a slight mechanical adjustment to widen his batting stance earlier this week — capping an incredible offensive explosion with a go-ahead blast off hard-throwing Royals reliever Carlos Hernández in the eighth inning. The 22-year-old franchise cornerstone delivered arguably the best game of his young career in this one and remains in the midst of a sizzling-hot stretch at the dish since the All-Star break, batting .320 (43-for-134) with seven homers, 29 RBI and eight stolen bases in 31 games since the Midsummer Classic.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Alex Bregman had two hits, a home run, and three RBI in Houston’s 12-5 win over Miami on Wednesday. The third baseman got the scoring started in the first inning with a 413-foot blast that left the bat at 107.5 mph. It was his 19th home run of the season. He would later add a double and finish 2-for-5 on the night with three RBI and two runs scored. The effort upped his season line to .251/.349/.418 and continues a solid second half that has seen him hit .291 with seven home runs in 31 games.
Mariners vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Mariners vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Miller is 1-1 with a 4.94 ERA and 5.24 FIP over his last 27 1/3 innings (five starts), so he’s struggling entering play tonight in Houston. On the other side, France has been outstanding over his last four outings (28 innings), posting a 4-0 record with a 1.61 ERA and 2.55 FIP. Both offenses have been great of late, with the Mariners posting a 126 wRC+ over the past month, and the Astros posting a 117 wRC+. That said, Houston has the edge in the pitching matchup tonight. Give me the Astros.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS -148