The Seattle Mariners (81-76) take over the Houston Astros (85-72) Tuesday in Game 2 of a 3-game set at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mariners vs Astros Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Mariners lead 7-4

The Mariners are playing desperately, as they are 4 games back of the AL West and 1½ games out of a wild card spot. They have won 4 of 5 games after beating the ‘Stros 6-1 on Monday. RHP Bryce Miller allowed 2 hits and struck out 5 in 7 shutout frames. OF Julio Rodriguez had 3 hits and 2 RBIs. J-Rod has hit 12 for 21 (.571) with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs in his last 5 games.

The Astros’ magic number is 2. That means if they win on Tuesday or Wednesday, they’ll clinch the AL West. They’ve now lost 2 games in a row, allowing 15 runs. They’ve allowed 4+ runs in 4 games in a row. That’s something to keep an eye on in the final stretch. OF Kyle Tucker has a batting average of .356 with 3 home runs and 6 RBIs over the last 15 days.

Expected Mariners starters at the Astros

RHP Logan Gilbert against LHP Framber Valdez

Gilbert (8-11, 3.24 ERA) is making his 32nd start. He has an MLB-leading 0.90 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 197 innings.

• Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 9 K in Thursday’s 3-2 home win against the New York Yankees
• Last 5 starts against Astros: 3-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 26 K in 33 IP

Valdez (14-7, 2.85 ERA) is making his 28th start. He has a WHIP of 1.08, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 170 2/3 innings.

• Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K in Wednesday’s 4-0 loss to the San Diego Padres
• Last 5 starts against Mariners: 0-3, 6.58 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 25 K in 26 IP

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Mariners at Astros odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Mariners +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Astros -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Mariners +1.5 (-200) | Astros -1.5 (+165)
• Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Tips and predictions for the Mariners at the Astros

forecast

Mariners 5, Astros 3

Money line

Valdez’s numbers against Seattle are glaring. The Mariners have struggled to score for a couple of seasons, and Valdez has a 6.58 ERA in 26 IP against them.

The Sailor +120 Keep Houston’s champagne cold for another day.

Running Line/Against the Spread

Gilbert has been knocking out everyone and their mother lately. His last 7 GS K numbers: 9, 7, 10, 9, 10, 7, 6. Take LOGAN GILBERT OVER 5.5K (-125).

Or if you want to be mean, SGP LOGAN GILBERT OVER 5.5 K’S + OVER 5.5 RUNS TOTAL (+150) and slap the Any Sport No Sweat Token present on most BetMGM accounts on it.

Over/Under

The wind is blowing at 7 mph on a 90-degree evening. Add to that the Astros’ recent problems allowing runs and Valdez’s bad history against Seattle.

I take the OVER 7 (-115).

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