Astros vs Mariners Prediction and MLB Tips - 7 July 2023
Last updated: Jul 7, 2023, 12:10AM | Published: Jul 6, 2023, 9:33PM
The Houston Astros play the Seattle Mariners in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Friday, starting at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will have Ronel Blanco (2-0, 4.72 ERA) start, while the Mariners will counter with George Kirby (7-7, 3.21 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Astros vs Mariners, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Astros vs Mariners
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Houston-Seattle MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mariners a 53% chance of beating the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Mariners: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $2.25, Mariners $1.67
- Line: Astros +1.5 ($1.77), Mariners -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Astros at $2.25 and the Mariners at $1.67.
The Astros are 1.5-run underdogs against the Mariners, with odds of $1.77 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the favourite Mariners (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.10.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 8 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Astros vs Mariners: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.25 with PointsBet (2.9% edge)
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.77 with PointsBet (61% probability) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $2.00 with bet365 (0.1% edge)
When you see a 🔥, you know it's one of our best bets of the day across any sport.
These Astros vs Mariners predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Mariners have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our recommended option due to the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from bet365.
Astros vs Mariners: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Houston vs Seattle on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Seattle match-up at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Mariners: Preview
The match-up between the Astros and Mariners at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 10:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
- Date: Friday 7 July 2023
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Houston vs Seattle have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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