Mariners vs. Astros Prediction
Will Felix Hernandez lead the Mariners to a win over the Astros tonight when the two teams clash at 8:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -140 moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, who have odds of +120 to pull off the upset. With Hernandez set to face Dallas Keuchel in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs for tonight’s game.
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In his final outing before the regular season, Hernandez struck out four in a two-inning start last Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed a solo home run to Brandon Drury in the first inning but settled in and was sharp. The M’s lineup for Hernandez tonight has Jean Segura leading off, followed by Mitch Haniger, Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Kyle Seager, Danny Valencia, Leonys Martin, Mike Zunino and Jarrod Dyson.
The Astros will counter with George Springer leading off, followed in the order by Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Carlos Beltran, Josh Reddick, Yulieski Gurriel, Brian McCann and Nori Aoki. Keuchel, who surrendered three runs in 4 2/3 innings last Tuesday in a no-decision against the Marlins, will toe the rubber in the club’s opener.
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MLB PREDICTION: Dating back to last season, the Mariners have won Hernandez’s last five starts during Game 1 of a series, are 10-2 in their last 12 road games and are 13-5 in their last 18 division games. On the other side, the Astros are also 3-7 in their last 10 games versus American League West, are 3-8 in their last 11 home games, and are 4-12 in their last 16 home games versus right-handed starter.
MONDAY MLB PREDICTION: SEATTLE MARINERS +120