Houston Astros (50-46) vs. Seattle Mariners (52-46)
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners July 19 2024 – The Houston Astros, boasting a record of 50-46, are set to take on the Seattle Mariners, who stand slightly better at 52-46, on a promising Friday night. This matchup, scheduled for July 19, 2024, is one to watch for fans and bettors alike, and with the game being aired on MLBN, it promises widespread attention from viewers and legal online sportsbooks.
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Game Info
| When: | Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners July 19 2024 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Astros | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Mariners | TBD | TBD | TBD |
The specific betting odds for this game remain to be announced, but considering the recent performance and historical matchups between these two teams, it’s expected to be a closely contested battle. Bettors should keep an eye on the odds as they develop to gauge the potential value in various betting markets.
Framber Valdez (8-5, 3.66 ERA) vs. Luis Castillo (8-9, 3.53 ERA)
Framber Valdez of the Astros has been relatively good this season with 8-5 win-loss record and the ERA of 3.66. Being notorious for his ground ball pitches, Valdez has kept a 1.28 WHIP in 98.1 IP. Another strength is his talent for regulating the pace of the game and guarding against the yielding of home runs which are scored an average of only eight in a game.
On the Mariners’ side we have Luis Castillo who may have slightly higher ERA – 3.53 but better WHIP of 1.17 – a sign that he allows fewer baserunners. Opposition baserunners. With the team record of eight wins and nine loses Castillo stands out; he notched 116 strikeouts in 117.1 innings. Although his earned home runs per nine innings 1.93 might not be considered high, his total home runs allowed at 15 may considerately be a cog in the team’s wheel especially against teams like the Astros who are well known to capitalize for such issues.
In Valdez and Castillo, the control and the strikeout artists are pitted against each other when they graced the diamond. Valdez will have to keep a low home run rate while Castillo has to exploit the strikeout prediction to go through the Astros team. This is a pitching battle that is very important and the fate of the game rests on the performance of the two at that given night.
Astros’ Artillery: Batting and On-Base Skills
The Astros’ batting order has been effective this season, getting a batting average of .262 and an on base plus percentage of .322 and thus 457 runs. Their 110 home runs prove this by a slugging of at a .418 percentage to show they have the potential to take hits to score big. This attacking prowess, which is anchored especially by players possessing the ability to unlock the opposition defense, makes for rather hostile conditions for any team.
Mariners’ Mound Mastery: Pitching and Defense
Compared to other aspects, the Mariners are weaker in batting averaging only .219 but stronger in pitching with a 3.46 team ERA and a very good WHIP of 1.08. Their pitchers have maintained a very low average for the opponents’ batting which stands at .218, meaning that the opposing teams’ hitters have been contained well. This specific pitching stat is one of the strongest that emphasizes their approach of clutching victories with outstanding pitching and defense as opposed to firepower.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
Houston are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
Astros are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston’s last 10 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
Houston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American League.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games against Houston.
Seattle are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing at home against Houston.
Seattle are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 11 games against an opponent in the American League West Division division.
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners Betting Picks
Considering the robust pitching on both sides and recent UNDER trends, the game could lean towards a lower-scoring affair. Bettors might find value in under markets or prop bets focusing on pitchers’ performances. The key to this game will be the effectiveness of each starting pitcher and the ability of the Astros’ hitters to break through Castillo’s defenses.
Given the current dynamics and the Mariners’ recent dominance over the Astros in similar settings, Seattle might be the more appealing pick for those looking at moneyline opportunities. However, specific prop bets related to strikeouts or innings pitched could also offer value given the strengths of both starting pitchers. Enjoy the game, and consider these insights for winning free baseball picks.
Score Prediction: Mariners 4, Astros 3.
