The Seattle Mariners (65-50) begin a crucial divisional series with the World Series champion Houston Astros (73-42) on Thursday as solid road underdogs at the sportsbooks.
The American League West-leading Astros have won two straight games, while the Mariners have lost two in a row, as they continue to chase the Oakland Athletics for the second and final AL wild-card spot.
MLB betting line: The Astros opened as -145 favorites (wager $145 to win $100); the total is at seven runs, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
MLB betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 3.