The Houston Astros are set to go head-to-head with the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 21, 2024, with first pitch at 4:10 PM under overcast skies. This matchup features a pitching duel between Ronel Blanco of the Astros, who carries a 2.56 ERA, and Bryan Woo of the Mariners, who holds a slightly lower ERA of 2.455.

As of the current season in the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros are positioned 7th with a 52-46 record, a win rate of 0.53, and a divisional record of 18-14, ranking them first in the division. In contrast, the Mariners rank 8th with a 52-48 record and a 0.52 win percentage. They have a softer divisional record at 18-10, placing them second. The Astros have shown a stronger recent performance, notching 6 wins in their last 10 games and enjoying a two-game win streak. Conversely, the Mariners have only 3 wins in their recent 10, accompanied by a five-game losing streak.

Examining game day specifics, the betting landscape is poised with a 1.5 point spread and an over/under mark set at 7 runs. In monetary terms, both teams are equally priced with MoneyLine odds at -109. Betting enthusiasts have a closely matched game to look forward to, potentially nudging a bet against the spread towards the more consistent Astros, particularly given their divisional performance.