Astros/Mariners: Who is stardust, who is out to sea
(MLB) Houston vs. Seattle, 07/27/2021 10:10 PM, Score: 8 - 6
Total: 8.00 | 101.00 Under
Result: Loss
Astros (McCullers Jr.) vs. Mariners (Flexen)

Both teams had won their last three starts before meeting up last night. The Astros face a more difficult opponent today in Chris Flexen.

Flexen has been nothing short of remarkable this season. He is 9-4 with an ERA of 3.35. The Mariners are 13- 5 with him pitching. You want more? How about 4-1, 1.60 last seven starts, or 20 innings pitched last three starts, allowing only three runs.

McCullers Jr is also having a fine season, but struggled somewhat last outing. He is 4-1 in his last 7 starts and 5-0 in away games this season.

The Astros pen has been good of late but have one surprising stat; they are 6-11 in W/L on the road. Mariners’ pen has been lights out of late, good at home, and looking at a similar stat, is 18-5 in win/loss at home for the season.

Of note: Astros are a very good road team, but their offense is down slightly lately. Mariners are a good road team, and their offense is up in their last games.

I am wagering that this game will go UNDER. 81/2 is a pretty high total for these starters. Both starters are likely to go long, and with strong relief corps at the moment, I see them stymieing the offense.