The Houston Astros are set to clash with the Seattle Mariners on May 28, 2024, with the action set to unfold at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 PM under the expected light rain conditions. Houston’s starting pitcher, Hunter Brown, steps onto the mound with a 7.062 ERA, while Seattle entrusts Luis Castillo, who holds a 3.306 ERA, to counter.
In the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros find themselves in the 12th position with a 24-30 record, translating to a .440 winning rate. Their divisional matches have seen them notch 12 wins against 9 defeats. The Astros have chalked up 5 wins in their last 10 outings, but currently, they are trying to rebound from a recent loss. The team records 14 wins to 15 losses at home, with an away record that mirrors a similar struggle. The Astros have shown an ability to perform slightly better during the night with 18 wins compared to only 6 during daytime games, tallying up 244 runs scored while conceding 249.
Conversely, the Seattle Mariners stand in 6th place in the division with a win-loss mark of 29-26, boasting a .530 winning percentage. At the top of the division rankings, they have an impressive division record of 7-3. The Mariners are riding a wave of success with two consecutive wins and have maintained a strong home record of 16-10, compared to a less stellar 13-16 on the road. The Mariners typically excel in night games, capturing 20 victories as opposed to 9 in daylight, with 205 runs scored and 211 conceded.
From a betting perspective, the odds are shaping up intriguingly for this matchup. The Mariners are slightly favored with a -1.5 point spread and a -131 money line at home, reflecting their strong home game performance and the robust season form of Luis Castillo. Conversely, despite the Astros’ challenging season, the away team money line stands at +112, pointing to a potentially closer contest than the records suggest. The over/under is pegged at 7.5, hinting toward a generally low-scoring game possibly influenced by the pitching duel and weather conditions.