One of the best stories from this year’s MLB Playoffs has been the Seattle Mariners. After making the playoffs for the first time in over 20 years, the Mariners overcame a late 8-1 deficit to take Game 2 and sweep the Toronto Blue Jays. Unfortunately for Seattle, the road just got a whole lot tougher for this Mariners vs Astros ALDS. Do the Mariners have another miracle in them?
This MLB betting preview for the ALDS MLB Playoffs Mariners vs Astros Game 1 includes game info, starting pitchers, betting odds, trends and a prediction for tonight’s postseason matchup.
Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros Prediction | ALDS MLB Playoffs Game 1
ALDS MLB Playoffs Game 1
Seattle Mariners (90-72, 44-37 Away) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, 55-26 Home)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2021
Time: 3:37 p.m. EST
Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, TX
Coverage: TBS
Mariners vs Astros Starting Pitchers
Mariners: Logan Gilbert (13-6, 3.20 ERA)
Astros: Justin Verlander (18-4, 1.75 ERA)
Seattle Mariners Preview
In a league that often sees the same teams in the playoffs every year, seeing the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS is a refreshing change of pace. Make no mistake though, this Mariners team could very easily do some more damage in these playoffs. Luis Castillo pitched an absolute gem in Game 1, the bullpen has looked good, and they have their team leader in wins on the hill for Game 1 of the MLB ALDS.
The Toronto Blue Jays are not known for their elite pitching, but scoring 14 runs in just two games is impressive no matter what pitcher you face. Seattle has had some fantastic complimentary hitting and showed the ability to link hits together when it mattered most. This team may be the underdog, but they truly believe they can keep going and they certainly have looked good so far. Can this magic run continue for another round?
Houston Astros Preview
It seems odd that the Houston Astros have mostly flown underneath the radar this year despite winning 106 games. Whether it’s due to their prolonged success as true contenders or due to fans hating them for their past cheating scandal, one thing is for sure: this team is for real.
In Game 1 the Astros will have likely AL Cy Young award winner and ageless wonder Justin Verlander. It’s crazy to think that he’s playing his best baseball at the age of 39. Combine him with a high-octane offense with five batters who have hit 22 or more homers and you have a team that is in “World Series or bust” mode. While Toronto was a solid team, the Houston Astros are a completely different animal.
Mariners vs Astros Odds | MLB Playoffs Predictions
MLB betting odds for Mariners vs Astros are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.
Moneyline: SEA: (+195) | HOU: (-214)
Run Line: SEA: +1.5 (-118) | HOU: -1.5 (-102)
Total: 6.5 — Over: (-120) | Under: (+100)
Public (Spread) Betting via Action Network: SEA: (18%) | HOU: (82%)
Mariners vs Astros MLB Betting Trends
- Seattle is 5-0 straight up in their last five games.
- Seattle is 1-6 straight up in their last seven games against Houston.
- The over has hit in four of Seattle’s last six road games.
- Houston is 4-1 straight up in their last five games.
- The under has hit in four of Houston’s last five games.
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Mariners vs Astros Stats
- Seattle is averaging 4.26 runs per game (RPG) this season (No. 18 in the MLB).
- Seattle is surrendering 3.85 RPG this season (No. 7 in the MLB).
- Houston is averaging 4.55 RPG this season (No. 8 in the MLB).
- Houston is surrendering 3.20 RPG this season (No. 2 in the MLB).
Mariners vs Astros MLB Weather Report
Status: Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 84℉
Humidity: 44%
Precipitation: 0%
Wind: 10 MPH (blowing out to left)
Mariners vs Astros Prediction | ALDS MLB Playoffs Game 1
The Mariners vs Astros prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Houston a 60% chance to win Game 1 of this ALDS MLB Playoffs matchup.
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