Mariners vs. Astros Game 1 Odds
| Mariners Odds | +190 |
| Astros Odds | -230 |
| Over/Under | 6.5 |
| Time | 3:37 p.m. ET |
| TV | TBS |
After 21 years, the Seattle Mariners proved they are not going down without a fight. Seattle went on the road and swept the Toronto Blue Jays and did so in miraculous fashion as it came back from down 8-1 to win Game 2. The prize is a date with the Houston Astros.
The team with the best record in the American League during the regular season is well-rested and raring to go. If there’s anyone who couldn’t be more ready, it’s Astros ace Justin Verlander. The 39-year-old had a likely Cy Young-winning campaign in his return from Tommy John surgery as he posted a 1.75 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 28 starts.
Opposing Verlander for Seattle will be Logan Gilbert, who had an excellent sophomore season as he cemented himself in the rotation. However, while the young righty was consistent this season, a closer look reveals that he may be in trouble in his first postseason start.
If that’s true, how does that impact our angle for this matchup? Let’s dive in and find out.