Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros 5/4/24 MLB Betting Picks

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros 5/4/24 – As Major League Baseball progresses into the month of May, an intriguing matchup is set to take place at Minute Maid Park where the Seattle Mariners (17-13) will clash with the Houston Astros (10-19) on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Fans and bettors alike are gearing up for this showdown, seeking insights and free MLB daily predictions to capitalize on. The Mariners come into the game with a stronger win-loss record compared to the struggling Astros, setting the stage for a competitive game aired nationally on FOX.

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros 5/4/24

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros 5/4/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Mariners	TBD	O 8 -120	+126
Astros	TBD	U 8 -108	-149

DMO. Destroyed. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/mAg4WufwJA

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 4, 2024

Currently, the betting odds for the Mariners and Astros have yet to be determined, reflecting the unpredictability of early-season baseball. As the game day approaches, these odds will be pivotal in shaping bettor strategies, especially considering the recent performances and historical matchups of these two teams.

Logan Gilbert (2-0, 2.03 ERA) vs. Framber Valdez (1-0, 2.6 ERA)

Seattle’s Logan Gilbert with two game wins and an enviable earned run average of 2.03 gets ready for the season’s opener. He was able to hold a WHIP of 0.8 in 40 innings, the reflection of his virtuosity, by striking out 44 people and only allowing 23 hits. And most vital, Gilbert will have to keep control and efficiency when he meets strong hitting Astros lineup. His skill to prevent the ball from going over the fence, giving up only five home runs, is a crucial strength for him in a game like Minute Maid Park, where it is an advantage to the hitters.

Conversely, Houston introduces Framber Valdez, who enters the game with a 1-0 record and a respectable 2.6 ERA. In terms of innings pitched (17.1), Valdez has been a real ace, holding a decent strikeout-to.-walk ratio with 16 strikeouts against six walks. His skill at keeping balls from flying out of the park will be pitted against the Mariners’ power-hitters. While Valdez’s higher WHIP of 1.27 may indicate that he could let up more possibilities, which could be a problem for an attacking team like the Seattle Mariners.

Mariners: Analyzing the Offense

Seattle’s batting exhibition is of a team that has a low batting percentage of .217, but is making up with some strength numbers as well, like 31 home runs. Their OBP (.296) and SLG (.353) along with overall striking approach at the plate, shall be boosted to get them on-target to take advantage of scoring chances. To make the most of the missteps by Valdez and the Astro pitching staff, the team’s main players should play their part.

Astros: Power at the Plate

Despite their defensive weaknesses, the Astros make up for it with their batting dynamics, having a .265 average and leading in the offensive categories compared to the Mariners. Their excellent .419 slugging percentage shows what they undoubtedly can do with a bat in their hands. The clash for Houston is to find a balance between their offensive energy and upgrading their pitching ability to compete with Seattle’s lineup.

Trends

Seattle Mariners Betting Trends

Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Seattle Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Mariners are 6-6 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Mariners’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Mariners’ 18 last games at home

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 5-10 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Astros’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Astros’ 14 last games at home