Mariners vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 16

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena reacts after flying out during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston.
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The Seattle Mariners (+115) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (-140) on August 16, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 pm in Houston, TX.

This season, the Mariners are 58-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 63-61 ATS.

Mariners vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Mariners starting pitcher: Bryan Woo 8-8, 4.16 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Hunter Brown 3-2, 3.68 ERA

Mariners vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mariners+1.5 -190O 7.5 -105+115
Astros -1.5 +155U 7.5 -115-140

Mariners vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 54.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mariners players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mariners Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Cal Raleigh has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 25 games (+16.90 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Randy Arozarena has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 away games (+15.60 Units / 156% ROI)
  • Cal Raleigh has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+13.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cal Raleigh has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 25 away games (+12.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 away games (+10.90 Units / 26% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games at home (+14.70 Units / 163% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Hits Under in his last 10 games (+12.55 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+12.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Walks Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.75 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Daulton Varsho has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+10.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games (+11.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 away games (+10.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+1.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 50 games (+10.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 games (+7.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+7.25 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 games (+6.20 Units / 21% ROI)

Mariners Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Mariners are 46-77 against the Run Line (-25.95 Units / -18.63% ROI).

  • 58-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -24.25 Units / -14.6% ROI
  • 61-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.45 Units / -0.33% ROI
  • 56-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.8 Units / -7.94% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 63-61 against the Run Line (-2.45 Units / -1.48% ROI).

  • 63-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.15 Units / -2.85% ROI
  • 66-51 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.05 Units / 6.58% ROI
  • 51-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -21.55 Units / -15.92% ROI

Astros vs Mariners Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Yordan Alvarez +240
Cal Raleigh +360
Julio Rodriguez +390
Christian Walker +400
Dominic Canzone +400

Astros vs Mariners Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Julio Rodriguez 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Brendan Donovan 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Randy Arozarena 0.5 -220 0.5 +165

Astros vs Mariners Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Taylor Trammell 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Julio Rodriguez 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Cam Smith 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Mariners Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Mariners are just 3-6 (.333) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Mariners are just 3-7 (.300) this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Mariners are just 3-7 (.300) since the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Mariners are just 3-6 (.333) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Mariners

The Astros were just 0-56 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Astros were just 5-13 (.278) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros were 56-7 (.889) when they scored 5 or more runs in the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .797.

The Astros were 10-5 (.667) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Mariners are batting just .218 against LHP this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .343 against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .483 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB.

Mariners hitters have an OPS of just .642 (1,415 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros hitters have struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.

The Astros are batting .269 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

The Astros are batting just .233 against LHP this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have walked 7% of batters this season — best in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 66% this season — highest in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 69% of opposing batters this season — highest in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 53% of their games this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

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