Mariners vs. Astros Prediction and Odds for ALDS Game 1 (Value on Houston to Win Big)

Seattle Mariners knocked off the top wild card in the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays, in two games to advance to play the Houston Astros in ALDS. Houston finished with the No. 1 seed in MLB. Justin Verlander (18-4, 1.75 ERA) gets the ball for the Astros against Logan Gilbert (13-6, 3.20 ERA). Gilbert has struggled at times in second half of the season, but he pitched three starts against the Texans this season.

The Mariners have a solid group at the top of their rotation. Gilbert has the best stuff of all the starters. Verlander has been dominant over his last 15 starts, posting a 1.26 ERA. The total in this game is low at 6.5. Peter Dewey’s full betting record is here.