Away Team
Record 58-66
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 42-69-0 ATS
Road 25-37 road
Standings
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Schedule
First Pitch Countdown
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Start Time 7:20 PM EST
Date August 16, 2026
Venue Daikin Park
Where To Watch NBC
Where To Stream Peacock
Season Series Seattle leads 8-2.

Seattle has owned this season series, but Houston sends Hunter Brown into Sunday night's rubber game after the Mariners answered Friday's extra-inning collapse with a 10-5 win, putting divisional pressure back on both clubs.

Home Team
Record 63-61
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 58-54-0 ATS
Home 31-30 home
Analysis Updated: 2:26 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 2:25 AM ET
Odds Updated: 5:05 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
HOU -1.5
Open: HOU -1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
HOU -142
Open: HOU -132
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Total
7.5
Open: 8
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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | HOU -1.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetOnline.ag | HOU -135
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 7.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | SEA +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
Caesars | SEA +125
Best Under Line
BetRivers | 8
Updated 5:05 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +116
HOU -136
O 7.5
U 7.5
DraftKingsSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +118
HOU -142
O 7.5
U 7.5
BetMGMSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +118
HOU -145
O 7.5
U 7.5
BetRiversSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +115
HOU -136
O 8
U 8
FanaticsSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +115
HOU -140
O 7.5
U 7.5
BovadaSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +114
HOU -136
O 7.5
U 7.5
BetOnline.agSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +122
HOU -135
O 8
U 8
LowVig.agSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +122
HOU -135
O 8
U 8
MyBookie.agSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +117
HOU -137
O 7.5
U 7.5
BetUSSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +122
HOU -135
O 8
U 8
CaesarsSEA +1.5
HOU -1.5
SEA +125
HOU -135
O 8
U 8

Injury Report

Seattle placed Colt Emerson on the injured list with a lingering wrist issue and has not ruled out season-ending surgery, while Matt Brash is still progressing toward a return. Houston remains without Carlos Correa because of a left ankle tendon injury, and Mike Burrows is still on a rehab track for right elbow neuritis. Jose Altuve is active after negative imaging on his left foot.

Key Players

Seattle
Brendan Donovan
Shared seven combined RBIs with Cole Young in Saturday's victory.
Houston
Yordan Alvarez
Homered Friday, snapping a 13-game homerless streak against Seattle.

Key Matchup Edge

Houston's clearest edge is Hunter Brown against a Seattle club that has struggled to sustain offense away from home. The counter is matchup-specific: Seattle is 8-2 against Houston this season, and Saturday's 15-hit attack showed the Mariners can punish Houston quickly when the game reaches less reliable rotation depth.

3 Things to Watch

  • Hunter Brown's first-pitch command
  • Seattle's pressure against Houston pitching
  • Late-inning bullpen leverage and workload

Betting Breakdown

Seattle and Houston enter Sunday's rubber game with the standings pressure tilted in opposite directions. The Mariners are only 58-66, yet they have controlled this matchup all year, taking eight of ten meetings and responding to Friday's 10-inning loss with a 15-hit, 10-5 win Saturday. Houston remains in first place, but the rotation has become the central betting concern. Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco were tagged for five runs apiece Saturday, and Blanco owns a 7.71 ERA in 23 1/3 innings since returning. The Astros now turn to Hunter Brown, one of the starters they deliberately aligned for this series, which gives Houston a cleaner early-game case than it had Saturday. Seattle's road record remains a warning sign, and its recent form is only 2-3 over the last five. Still, an 8-2 season-series edge is too large to dismiss. Bettors should weigh Brown's stabilizing potential against Seattle's repeated ability to pressure this Houston staff before laying a premium on the home side.

Seattle Betting Outlook

Seattle's overall record and 25-37 road mark make the Mariners difficult to trust blindly, but this opponent has consistently brought out their best. Seattle is 8-2 against Houston this season and produced 15 hits in Saturday's 10-5 response after a painful extra-inning loss Friday. The recent 2-3 stretch still shows volatility, especially when the offense stalls, yet the matchup history gives the underdog profile more substance than the standings suggest. Seattle's cleanest route is to create early traffic, keep Hunter Brown working, and reach a Houston staff whose rotation depth remains unsettled.

Houston Betting Outlook

Houston owns the better record, the home field, and the more reassuring starting-pitching setup with Hunter Brown scheduled for Sunday. That matters after Saturday exposed the softer part of the staff, with Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco each allowing five runs. The Astros are 3-2 over their last five and remain atop the AL West, but Seattle has beaten them eight times in ten meetings this season. Yordan Alvarez's Friday homer was an encouraging sign, and Houston's offense has carried much of its second-half push. The betting question is whether Brown can suppress Seattle long enough for that lineup advantage to matter.

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Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros FAQ

What is the current spread for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

The current home spread is HOU -1.5, while the away spread is SEA +1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

The spread opened at HOU -1.5 and is now HOU -1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

The current moneyline is SEA +118 / HOU -142.

How far has the moneyline moved for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

The moneyline opened at SEA +109 / HOU -132 and is now SEA +118 / HOU -142.

What is the current total for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

The current total is 7.5.

How far has the total moved for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

The total opened at 8 and is now 7.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

Current market signal: Market Steady.

Is the market taking the favorite in Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

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Is the total dropping for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

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Is the total rising for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

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Where to watch Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

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Where to stream Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

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What is the best free prop bet for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

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What is the biggest matchup edge for Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros?

Houston's clearest edge is Hunter Brown against a Seattle club that has struggled to sustain offense away from home. The counter is matchup-specific: Seattle is 8-2 against Houston this season, and Saturday's 15-hit attack showed the Mariners can punish Houston quickly when the game reaches less reliable rotation depth.

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LEAN %WIN UNITS RESULT
BOS@PIT BOS -115 55.1% 5 WIN
SD@CLE GAVIN WILLIAMS OVER 4.5 STRIKEOUTS 54.5% 4 WIN
ARI@ATL UNDER 8 55.0% 5 WIN
SEA@HOU HOU -122 54.8% 4 WIN
MIL@LAD TOMMY EDMAN UNDER 1.5 BASES 54.4% 4 WIN
CLE@DET CLE -115 55.9% 6 LOSS
CIN@CHW CHW -130 55.0% 3 LOSS
PIT@MIA PIT -110 54.9% 4 WIN
NYM@ATL FRANCISCO LINDOR OVER 0.5 HITS 54.4% 4 LOSS
CLE@DET DET -118 54.8% 4 LOSS
SEA@NYY NYY -124 56.1% 6 WIN
TEX@LAA TEX -125 54.8% 4 LOSS
NYM@ATL NOLAN MCLEAN OVER 1.5 WALKS 54.5% 4 WIN
SEA@NYY OVER 8 54.7% 4 LOSS
BOS@TOR TOR -135 56.1% 4 WIN
CLE@DET DET -122 54.9% 4 WIN
MIL@SD JACKSON MERRILL OVER 0.5 HITS 55.1% 5 WIN
KC@LAD OVER 7.5 55.1% 5 WIN
TEX@LAA TEX -105 53.6% 3 WIN
TB@SEA JULIO RODRIGUEZ OVER 0.5 HITS 54.6% 4 LOSS
BAL@TEX TEX -127 54.2% 3 LOSS
LAD@ARI LAD -131 55.5% 4 LOSS
LAD@ARI BEN RORTVEDT UNDER 1.5 HITS + RUNS + RBIS 54.3% 4 PUSH
BAL@TEX OVER 7.5 55.1% 5 LOSS
ATL@NYY ATL -128 54.6% 3 LOSS
CIN@WAS CIN -131 56.1% 6 LOSS
LAD@ARI OVER 9 55.7% 5 LOSS
LAA@MIA OVER 9 55.3% 5 LOSS
DET@SF GLEYBER TORRES OVER 0.5 RUNS 53.4% 3 LOSS
MIA@ATL AUSTIN RILEY OVER 0.5 HITS 55.1% 5 LOSS
SD@ARI OVER 9 55.3% 4 LOSS
DET@SEA OVER 8 55.9% 4 WIN
DET@SEA SEA -121 54.9% 4 LOSS
SD@ARI NOLAN ARENADO OVER 0.5 HITS 54.1% 4 PUSH
PIT@MIL OVER 7 55.0% 5 LOSS
STL@NYY OVER 8.5 56.2% 6 LOSS
LAD@CHC UNDER 9.5 55.4% 5 LOSS
SD@ARI JASE BOWEN OVER 0.5 STRIKEOUTS 54.4% 4 WIN
SD@ARI OVER 8.5 54.5% 4 WIN
MIN@KC MIN -130 55.5% 4 LOSS
SD@ARI OVER 9 54.0% 3 LOSS
TOR@HOU HOU -124 54.4% 4 LOSS
SF@TEX CHRISTIAN KOSS UNDER 1.5 HITS + RUNS + RBIS 53.4% 3 WIN
ARI@CLE TIM TAWA UNDER 0.5 HITS 54.1% 4 LOSS
SF@SD UNDER 8 55.6% 5 LOSS
PIT@CIN UNDER 8.5 55.9% 5 LOSS
MIN@SEA SEA -133 55.0% 4 WIN
SF@SD TYLER MAHLE OVER 2.5 EARNED RUNS 54.2% 4 WIN
SF@SD SD -130 55.0% 3 WIN
PHI@BAL PHI -130 55.6% 4 WIN
BOS@LAD MASATAKA YOSHIDA OVER 0.5 HITS 54.6% 4 WIN