T.M. Selection: Astros.

1) The Mariners have hit a very tough stretch and won only 32% of their last 25 games. The Astros have been on a tear ever since starting the season with a .333 win percentage 36 games in! Since then, Houston has looked like the Astros teams of old and, in fact, is now at the top of the division right next to the Mariners.

2) Seattle is at home for this one and the Mariners Bryan Woo has strong numbers on the season which is why this game is priced the way it is. I like the value here as Woo has not looked as strong as early this season when you look at his 5 recent starts.

3) Houston's Ronel Blanco has been amazing this season and is often seemingly unhittable. Blanco has kept hitters guessing all season long and holding them under a .170 batting average and we are past the half-way point of the season. All of the above factors plus the low line in the pick -110 range make this a must play best bet for me!

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Astros.