Astros vs. Mariners Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 18

Updated Aug. 18, 2023 8:10 p.m. ET

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Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros will see Bryce Miller starting for the Seattle Mariners on Friday at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros are -156 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Mariners (+133). Houston is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The contest's over/under is set at 8 runs.

The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to J.P. France (9-3), and Miller (7-4) answering the bell for the Seattle Mariners.

Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Astros-Mariners game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):

Astros vs. Mariners Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet SW

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Run Line	Favorite Run Line Odds	Underdog Run Line Odds
Astros	-156	+133	8	-103	-117	-1.5	+135	-162

Astros vs. Mariners Prediction

Score Prediction: Astros 5, Mariners 4
Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Win Probabilities: Astros 54%, Mariners 46%

Astros vs. Mariners Betting Insights

The Astros have won 49, or 56.3%, of the 87 games they've played as favorites this season.
Houston has a record of 30-12 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -156 on the moneyline.
The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 60.9%.
The Mariners have been underdogs in 39 games this season and have come away with the win 19 times (48.7%) in those contests.
This season, Seattle has come away with a win three times in seven chances when named as an underdog of at least +133 or longer on the moneyline.
The Mariners have an implied victory probability of 42.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Astros Recent Betting Performance

The Astros went 5-3 over the eight games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
Over their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Astros combined with their opponents to hit the over on the run total six times.
The Astros' record against the spread is 5-5-0 over their past 10 games.

Astros Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	7-3
Runs Per Game	7.0
HR	17
ERA	3.99
K/9	7.6

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Astros Player Insights

Tucker paces the Astros in home runs (24), runs batted in (92) and has put up a team-high batting average of .297.
Tucker ranks 18th in homers and second in RBI among all batters in the majors.
Tucker has collected a hit in two games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .381 with a double, three home runs, two walks and eight RBI.
Alex Bregman is hitting .251 with 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 68 walks.
Bregman is 47th in home runs and 12th in RBI among all major league batters this year.
Yordan Alvarez is batting .275 with 14 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs and 42 walks.
Alvarez is on a three-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .278 with a double, a triple, four walks and an RBI.
Chas McCormick has 13 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 32 walks while hitting .288.
McCormick is riding a seven-game hitting streak into this one. During his last 10 games he is hitting .303 with a double, two home runs, four walks and three RBI.

Astros Team Props

	Hits O/U	Total Bases O/U	HR O/U	RBI O/U
Kyle Tucker	0.5 (-278)	1.5 (-105)	0.5 (+310)	0.5 (+135)
Alex Bregman	0.5 (-204)	1.5 (+145)	0.5 (+550)	0.5 (+225)
Mauricio Dubon	0.5 (-213)	1.5 (+160)	0.5 (+800)	0.5 (+210)
Yordan Alvarez	0.5 (-263)	1.5 (-115)	0.5 (+210)	0.5 (+115)
Jose Altuve	0.5 (-256)	1.5 (+120)	0.5 (+550)	0.5 (+220)

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Mariners Recent Betting Performance

The Mariners have been underdogs twice in the last 10 games and won both contests.
The Mariners and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times in their last 10 games with a total.
The Mariners have a record of 6-4-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Mariners Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	7-3
Runs Per Game	5.1
HR	14
ERA	2.80
K/9	8.1

Mariners Player Insights

The Mariners are led in runs batted in by Julio Rodriguez with a mark of 78, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .269.
Rodriguez's home run total places him 38th in the big leagues, and he is 14th in RBI.
Rodriguez brings a hitting streak of five games into this game. In his last five games he is batting .500 with four doubles, a home run, a walk and 12 RBI.
Ty France is batting .256 with 28 doubles, 10 home runs and 33 walks.
Ty France is currently 174th in home runs and 96th in RBI in the major leagues.
Cal Raleigh has 22 home runs, best in the lineup.
Eugenio Suarez is hitting .231 with 18 doubles, 17 home runs and 53 walks.

Mariners Team Props

	Hits O/U	Total Bases O/U	HR O/U	RBI O/U
Teoscar Hernández	0.5 (-233)	1.5 (+110)	0.5 (+340)	0.5 (+155)
Ty France	0.5 (-233)	1.5 (+140)	0.5 (+550)	0.5 (+190)
Julio Rodríguez	1.5 (+160)	1.5 (-125)	0.5 (+330)	0.5 (+155)
Eugenio Suárez	0.5 (-200)	1.5 (+130)	0.5 (+360)	0.5 (+160)
Cal Raleigh	0.5 (-175)	0.5 (-175)	0.5 (+360)	0.5 (+175)

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