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In their last game the Astros lost to the Texas Rangers 4-3, and with the loss, Houston was swept in a series for the first time all season. Houston has now dropped four straight games and five of their last six. They’ll look to turn it around on the road where they’re an impressive 35-16 this season.
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In their last game, the Mariners beat the L.A. Angels 8-5 scoring seven runs in the first inning to avoid the sweep in Anaheim. They return home to Safeco Field where they’re 34-19 on the campaign.
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This season the Astros rank 4th in runs scored and 1st in team ERA and the Mariners rank 21st in runs scored and 17th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>Houston:</b> Gerrit Cole (10-2 2.54 ERA)<br />
<b>Seattle:</b> James Paxton (8-4 3.70 ERA)
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In Cole's last start he gave up two earned runs on five hits in six 1/3 innings in an 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. The Astros have won his last two starts, and in his previous three starts he has only given up three earned runs in 18 innings of work. Cole had a great outing in his only start against the Mariners early this season not giving up any runs and allowing five hits in seven innings in a 7-1 Houston win. The Astros have won nine of Cole’s last 11 road starts.
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In Paxton’s last start he gave up three earned runs on three hits in only 2/3 of an inning leaving with a back injury. That injury landed on the DL, and this will be his first start since July 12th. The Mariners have won both of Paxton's starts against the Astros this season where he only gave up one earned run in each outing and totaled 13 2/3 innings. The Mariners are 4-1 in Paxton's last five starts against the Astros. The Mariners are 11-5 in Paxton's previous 16 starts against a team with a winning record.
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Houston at Seattle MLB Betting Angles<br />
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The Astros are 27-11 in their last 28 games against the Mariners.
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The Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 road games against the Mariners.
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In the last 4 games between these teams, the total has gone Over every time.
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In the last 9 games between these teams in Seattle, the Under record is 7-2.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Houston Astros: </b>67-40 SU / O/U 48-53 / Run Line W/L 53-54<br />
<b>Seattle Mariners:</b> 62-43 SU / O/U 50-53 / Run Line W/L 53-52
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Astros at Mariners MLB Key Betting Trends<br />
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HOU is 0-4 in their last 4 games
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HOU is 36-16 in their previous 52 road games
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HOU has an Under record of 8-1-2 in their last 11 road games
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SEA is 25-9 in their last 34 home games
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SEA is 0-7 in their last 7 games following a win
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SEA has an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ASTROS </b>
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[C] 07/03/2018 - Brian McCann 10-day DL (07/01) ( Knee )<br />
(!)[SS] 06/28/2018 - Carlos Correa 10-day DL (06/26) ( Back )<br />
(!)[2B] 07/28/2018 - Jose Altuve 10-day DL (07/28) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 03/30/2018 - Brady Rodgers 10-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )<br />
[LF] 05/21/2018 - Derek Fisher 10-day DL (05/20) ( Intestinal )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Jandel Gustave 10-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )
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<b>MARINERS </b>
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[P] 06/09/2018 - Dan Altavilla 10-day DL (06/07) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 07/24/2018 - James Paxton 10-day DL (07/13) ( Back )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - David Phelps 60-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )<br />
[2B] 05/13/2018 - Robinson Cano 80-game suspension (eligible to return 8/14 vs. Oakland Athletics) ( Suspension )<br />
[P] 05/01/2018 - Erasmo Ramirez 10-day DL (05/01) ( Arm )<br />
[RF] 05/03/2018 - Ichiro Suzuki is out for season ( Retired )
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