Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros Prediction 9-27-23 MLB Picks
The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners clash Wednesday in game 3 of an MLB series at T-Mobile Park. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Astros need a win after losing 7 of their last 10 games. The Astros are 2.5 games back in the AL West. The Astros pitching staff is 10th in ERA (4.00), 14th in WHIP (1.28) and 8th in quality starts (68). The Astros offense is 5th in runs per game (5.13), 5th in batting average (.259) and 7th in homers (217). Alex Bregman leads the Astros with 156 hits and 96 RBI, while Kyle Tucker and Jeremy Pena have combined for 302 hits and 161 RBI. Framber Valdez gets the ball, and he is 12-11 with a 3.39 ERA and 193 strikeouts this season. Valdez is 5-1 with a 2.76 ERA and 64 strikeouts in his career against the Mariners.
Houston Astros Team Facts
The Astros have won each of their last eight road games against AL West opponents following a loss.The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last eight Wednesday night road games.The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents.The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Astros' last six games at T-Mobile Park.
The Astros have won the first inning in each of their last five Wednesday night games against opponents that held a winning record.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Mariners need a win after losing 6 of their last 10 games. The Mariners are 2 games back in the AL wild card race. The Mariners pitching staff is 2nd in ERA (3.77), 3rd in WHIP (1.19) and 3rd in quality starts (71). The Mariners' offense is 12th in runs per game (4.72), 20th in batting average (.243) and 13th in homers (203). Julio Rodriguez leads the Mariners with 179 hits and 101 RBI, while Teoscar Hernandez and Ty France have combined for 300 hits and 148 RBI. Bryce Miller gets the ball, and he is 8-6 with a 4.17 ERA and 115 strikeouts this season. Miller is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Astros.
Seattle Mariners Team Facts
The Mariners have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Astros.The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Astros.The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the last six games between the Astros and Mariners at T-Mobile Park.The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
The Mariners have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
The Seattle Mariners rank T29th in the league for triples this season (12).The Seattle Mariners rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1551).The Houston Astros rank 3rd in the league for strikeouts against this season (1208).
The Houston Astros rank 4th in the league for hits this season (1404).
Randy’s Pick
As I said yesterday, these are two talented playoff contending teams that are falling apart at the worst possible time. It's weird to see, especially from the Astros given their championship experienced roster. I have no idea what to expect from either side from night to night. With that said, I'm going to lean toward the Mariners because they're at home, and we're getting the plus money. If forced to pick between these cold teams that may or may not want to make the postseason, give me the more favorable price.
