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On Friday, a matchup of AL West rivals is on the schedule, with the Seattle Mariners (15-16) hosting the Houston Astros (16-15) at 10:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Luis Castillo (2-0) for the Mariners, and Cristian Javier (2-1) for the Astros.
The Mariners are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-140) at home over the Astros (+118). The over/under for the Mariners-Astros game is set at 7.
Mariners vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Seattle Mariners (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mariners (-140)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -103, Under: -119)
When, Where, at What Time is Mariners vs. Astros
- Game Day: Friday, May 5, 2023
- Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: RSNW
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Stadium: T-Mobile Park
Mariners Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Easton McGee | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Andres Munoz | 15-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Robbie Ray | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Evan White | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Gabe Speier | Day-to-day | Illness |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Chas McCormick | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Jose Urquidy | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Luis Garcia | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Last Time Out: Mariners and Astros
The Mariners won 5-3 over the Athletics yesterday in their most recent game. George Kirby was the winning pitcher after throwing seven innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out two, while Taylor Trammell went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.
The Astros lost to the Giants Friday, with Framber Valdez registering the loss while pitching six innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out eight. Alex Bregman went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to pace the Astros’ offense.
Betting Trends
Mariners Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mariners have won 11, or 52.4%, of the 21 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Seattle has a record of 7-4, a 63.6% win rate, when favored by -140 or more by bookmakers this season. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mariners have a 58.3% chance to win. So far this season, Seattle and its opponents have hit the over in 15 of their 31 games with a total. The Mariners are 15-16-0 ATS in their 31 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic | 31 | .304 (20) | .363 (53) | .598 (7) | 6.2% (14) | 28.3% (148) | 8.8% (98) |
| Ty France | 31 | .235 (126) | .326 (97) | .339 (150) | 0.8% (159) | 13.6% (22) | 8.3% (107) |
| Julio Rodriguez | 29 | .223 (140) | .293 (143) | .413 (91) | 3.8% (59) | 27.8% (143) | 7.5% (122) |
| Cal Raleigh | 29 | .215 (152) | .324 (104) | .452 (65) | 4.7% (41) | 29.9% (157) | 14% (22) |
| J.P. Crawford | 31 | .226 (137) | .374 (37) | .333 (153) | 0.9% (153) | 20% (73) | 19.1% (5) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been underdogs in 10 games this season and have come away with the win seven times (70%) in those contests. Houston has been listed as an underdog of +118 or more on two occasions this season and split those games. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 45.9% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 16 of their 31 opportunities. The Astros are 15-16-0 against the spread in their 31 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 31 | .259 (83) | .374 (37) | .426 (87) | 3.9% (54) | 16.3% (39) | 16.3% (10) |
| Alex Bregman | 31 | .212 (155) | .336 (80) | .347 (141) | 2.9% (90) | 11.4% (11) | 15% (18) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 27 | .264 (74) | .387 (25) | .516 (34) | 5.5% (27) | 26.4% (132) | 13.6% (30) |
| Jeremy Pena | 31 | .236 (121) | .288 (152) | .439 (71) | 4.5% (44) | 25.8% (126) | 3.8% (170) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 30 | .303 (23) | .325 (99) | .385 (110) | 0% (165) | 10.5% (9) | 2.6% (176) |
Mariners vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+118). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (7 runs).