As the Seattle Mariners (81-76) prepare for their clash with the Houston Astros (85-72) on a Tuesday evening at Minute Maid Park, the buzz regarding MLB free predictions and tips around this matchup is quite reasonable. This contest is set to begin at 8:10 PM ET on 24 September 2024 and includes teams currently in the playoff hunt from the American league which makes a lot of sense. The action will be available live on ROOT Sports NW, ESPN and MLB.TV making it a must-watch affair.
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros 9/24/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Minute Maid Park |
| Watch: | ROOT Sports NW, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Mariners odds: | +137 Moneyline |
| Astros odds: | -161 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Seattle Mariners (81-76) vs. Houston Astros (85-72)
The Seattle Mariners are making a strong late-season push, demonstrated by their impressive record in recent games. They’ve won four out of their last five, including a convincing 6-1 victory against the Astros just the day before and the Texas Rangers. Seattle’s ability to outplay Houston on the road, where they have a 6-1 record in their recent matchups, adds an extra layer of intrigue to this game.
| Seattle Mariners Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 23, 2024 | HOU | 6-1 | Win |
| Sep 22, 2024 | TEX | 5-6 | Lose |
| Sep 21, 2024 | TEX | 8-4 | Win |
| Sep 20, 2024 | TEX | 8-2 | Win |
| Sep 19, 2024 | NYY | 3-2 | Win |
Conversely, the Houston Astros have shown resilience and strategic prowess throughout the season, which reflects in their superior standings. Despite a recent stumble against the Mariners, Houston’s home record remains formidable with a recent streak of scoring high against teams like the Angels. Their ability to bounce back from defeats, as shown in their victory margins against the Angels, underscores their potential to turn the tables in any situation.
| Houston Astros Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 23, 2024 | SEA | 1-6 | Lose |
| Sep 22, 2024 | LAA | 8-9 | Lose |
| Sep 21, 2024 | LAA | 10-4 | Win |
| Sep 20, 2024 | LAA | 9-7 | Win |
| Sep 19, 2024 | LAA | 3-1 | Win |
Logan Gilbert (8-11, 3.24 ERA) vs. Framber Valdez (14-7, 2.85 ERA)
The Mariners’ starter Logan Gilbert has an 8-11 win-loss record with an average ERA of 3.24. However, his win-loss record is not impressive, all his peripheral numbers show that he can beast out games with a low 0.9 WHIP of 207 strikeouts over 197 innings pitched. Especially considering how Gilbert has pitched low all his career and avoided giving up a lot of home runs, Gilbert’s about to be extremely important as well.
For the Astros, Framber Valdez has a solid 14-7 win-loss record with a brilliant earned run average of 2.85. For 170.2 innings of work, Valdez retired 165 batters and yielded only 12 home runs, showcasing his mastery at pitching. Gilbert’s WHIP of 1.08 shows that he is somewhat hittable and in comparison to Gilbert argues against Gilbert then, however, in this season there is nothing in consistency that has even made him more dangerous on the mound than at this point.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Houston Astros -1.5 (+140), Total Odds: 7.5
As per the current betting lines, the Astros have the least moneyline odds of -161, moneyline meaning a win by a team or any score. This indicates the level of trust that the oddsmakers have for Houston winning in their own backyard. The spread at -1.5 +140 for Houston also represents the assumption of the team winning by more than one run. The total lines stand at 7.5 meaning there will be a norm in the amount of runs scored.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The Mariners have indicated that they can pack a surprise, especially given their 4-1 straight up (SU) record in the last five games as well as a respectable 7-3 record versus Houston. This makes them a strong candidate for those considering the voodoo over shock ideals because of their strength in road games recently, and because they have come alive offensively, scoring big in three of the last five games.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
The Houston team has shown great toughness, reflected in their 8-4 SU record in their last 12 games and being UNDER in their recent games with Seattle. Their propensity to outscore their opponents at home suggests that there would be good value in over bets after noting the low trends in total scores of games versus the Mariners.
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros 9/24/24 Betting Picks
With both teams’ defenses so pronounced and aggressive, the intensity of the clash in this contest is expected to be brought to another level. Both teams have competed in the last several games. The current starting pitchers of both sides, Logan Gilbert and Framber Valdez, only emphasize this as they also aim to deliver their best game ever, which could minimize the runs scored even though both have high-scoring offensives.
In this tendency, the win 1.5 handicap for Seattle looks quite reasonable considering their good performance at Minute Maid Park and the spread. Additionally, betting offered is the over on 7.5 total runs, which is a fair line, especially when considering how dangerous the two teams can be in a few games. Explore these exclusive sports picks to enhance your betting strategy.