Mariners vs Astros Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 18
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Houston is 4-3 against Seattle this season and 3-1 in the last four, but struggled entering the All-Star break. The Astros are 1-5 over the last six games after going on a 6-1 stretch prior to that. Houston is leading the AL West by 5.0 games and has the second-easiest strength of schedule remaining.
The Houston Astros won’t start the second half with either of their aces for Friday’s second-half opener against the Seattle Mariners.
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