Seattle Mariners Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Houston Astros

The Seattle Mariners battle the visiting Houston Astros on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Safeco Field.

For the Seattle Mariners, Roenis Elias gets the ball, charged with keeping the Houston Astros hitters off the base paths. He'll face Lance McCullers, 5-7 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Seattle Mariners in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 120 at Sportsbook for Monday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.6-5.1 victory for the Mariners. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Seattle Mariners sport a record of 74-82 heading into this matchup, while the Houston Astros sit at 82-74 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Houston injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 11 (Seattle Mariners) and the No. 17 (Houston Astros) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Seattle Mariners No. 22-rated offense, averaging 4.05 runs per game, against a Houston Astros defense that ranks No. 4 at 3.79 in runs allowed per game. The Seattle Mariners have averaged 8.53 hits per game so far, more than Houston Astros batters have averaged on the year (8.29 hits per game).

Houston brings the No. 4-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mariners's No. 21-ranked defense.