After four days off, the MLB regular season is back in action. With 15 games on the slate, we asked the AI Model for some help to point out the best bets. Some of the bets might be shocking, but they also make sense. Here’s one of three bets to think about before playing at the top-rated sportsbooks.
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MLB Pick
- Astros ML (+105) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners
Friday, July 19, 2024 – 10:10 PM ET at T-Mobile Park
Our AI Model likes the Astros to sneak in a win over the Mariners, 3.9-3.1. With Houston sitting at +105, the value is all over the Astros in tonight’s game.
The Mariners Stink
It’s unfathomable how the Mariners have even stayed at the top of the AL West all this time. Seattle’s projected lineup has struck out nearly 40% of the time in the last 30 days against righties, with every batter striking out at least 28.4%.
The Mariners have also hit a .105 ISO and wOBA of .233 and have only walked 6.3% of the time over the last month.
Hunter Brown of the Astros has turned things around and currently looks like the ace of the Astros. He’s struck out 23% of batters in the last 30 days and has allowed a .088 ISO and woBA of .293 to his previous 126 batters.
Luis Castillo Struggles Against Lefties
The Mariners will run it back with Luis Castillo to begin the second half of the season. The notable ace has often struggled with lefties this season. He’s allowed a .217 ISO and wOBA of .367 to 223 lefties this year. He’s also added just 17.9% of strikeouts.
Yordan Alvarez, Jon Singleton, and Joey Loperfido are three batters that can battle Castillo and help the Astros hold off the Mariners.
The Pick
Thanks to the AI Model, we’ll back the Astros at +105.
MLB Pick: Astros ML (+105) at Bet365
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