Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 5/29/24 MLB Betting Picks

Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 5/29/24 – As the MLB season progresses, the upcoming clash between the Houston Astros (24-29) and the Seattle Mariners (28-26) on May 29, 2024, promises to excite baseball fans and bettors alike. This game, pivotal for both teams’ standings, will be showcased at T-Mobile Park and is one of today’s most anticipated matchups, offering free baseball picks today.

Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 5/29/24

Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 5/29/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Astros	-1.5 +160	O 7 -120	-105
Mariners	+1.5 -200	U 7 -108	-112

Game 1 vs. Seattle #Relentless pic.twitter.com/XKwDaMnPUI

— Houston Astros (@astros) May 28, 2024

The betting odds for this game are yet to be announced. However, considering the recent performances and statistical strengths of both teams, bettors should keep a close eye on the moneyline and spread as they become available. The odds will play a crucial role in determining the value bets for this matchup.

Hunter Brown (1-5, 7.06 ERA) vs. George Kirby (4-5, 4.33 ERA)

Hunter Brown has been unimpressive throughout the season; he has worse statistics of 1-5 win loss and rather high 7.06 ERA. However, Brown has displayed slight fightines with 44 strikeouts in 43.1 innings pitched. His problems with control as seen by the number of walks 24 and home runs allowed 9 will require him to buckle up and deliver a better performance against the Mariners.

On the other hand, George Kirby offers the Mariners clearer certainty that he will be a quality big-league pitcher. Dealing with a 4-5 record and a 4.33 ERA, Kirby has kept a statistically sound 1.03 WHIP through 62.1 in innings pitched; he did well on keeping the opponents off from taking bases which he provided only 6 walks. He must rise to the occasion of keeping the Astros’ offense dormant, primarily because the team has been inconsistent in terms of scoring.

Astros’ Offensive Might

The Astros’ batting power has not been so lucky most of the time with not such impressive win and loss ratios. The Houston Astros is a team which has a very sturdy .264 batting average and a .421 slugging percentage, making it clear that they are capable of establishing high offense in a rather powerful manner. Their batting squad posted 64 home runs and 242 runs scored meaning their batters have the capacity to test the Mariners pitchers when fielding, maybe even tilt the game to their side provided they seize scoring chances when they come.

Mariners’ Strategic Defense

The Seattle Mariners have a team earned run average of 3.69 and a commendable 1.09 WHIP, depending greatly on their pitching staff to minimize the number of runs allowed, for them to snatch wins in close games. They have to shut down the strengths of the Astros’ offense, that is, the ability to score runs and reduce the opportunities of the Rangers to score by picking the best strategy .220 batting average to restrain Houston’s hitters.

Trends

Houston Astros Betting Trends

Astros are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Houston Astros are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Astros are 10-14 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Astros’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Astros’ 29 last games at home

Seattle Mariners Betting Trends

Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Seattle Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Mariners are 13-16 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Mariners’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Mariners’ 25 last games at home