The Houston Astros (50-46) and Seattle Mariners (52-46) open a 3-game set at T-Mobile Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Astros vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mariners lead 5-2
The Astros lost 2 of 3 games at home vs. the Texas Rangers before the All-Star break. Houston wrapped up the series with a 4-2 loss as -120 favorites Sunday with the Under (8) hitting.
The Mariners had a disappointing finish to the 1st half of the season, losing 3 of 4 games at the Los Angeles Angels July 11-14. However, Seattle is still in 1st place in the AL West, with an ever-so-slight 1-game lead over the 2nd-place Astros.