Mariners vs. Astros Game 1 Picks, Predictions: Verlander Ready to Shine in October

Seattle Mariners are playing in the American League Division Series against Houston Astros. Seattle won the Wild Card Series in two games. The odds are good for the Mariners. The picks are based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

The Astros are the favorites against the Mariners. The total opened at 6.5 and has remained there at DraftKings.

Logan Gilbert has a 2.52 ERA against the Astros this season. Justin Verlander has an 18-4 record.

Mariners vs. Astros Game 1 is on.

The Mariners beat Toronto in a wild-card game to earn a Wild Card berth. The Astros won the season series against the Mariners 12-7. Justin Verlander is the ace for the Astros. The team is 11-4 in games started by Verler at Minute Maid Park in 2022.

Both teams are better against left-handers than right-handed pitchers. Verlander and Gilbert are the best pitchers in the league. The game is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Seattle is the sixth best bullpen in MLB.

Gilbert has a low strikeout rate, but he's been good against Houston this season. He's won three of four starts against the Astros this year. He has won five of his six starts since September 1.

Mariners vs. Astros Game 1 is on 10/11/2022 at 12:46 p.m. ET.