Seattle at Houston

Seattle won 8-1 on Saturday, part of a 5-0 run as a road dog. The Mariners have lefty Roenis Elias (3-3, 2.79 ERA) going, quietly throwing great. He has allowed one run four times in his last six starts. Elias has a 2.60 ERA in three career starts against Houston, and the Mariners are 5-2 when Elias starts on the road. Seattle is also 6-2 its last eight road games. Slumping Houston is home, but on a 1-8 run, plus reigning American League batting champion Jose Altuve (hamstring) will miss his second straight contest. The Astros are a money-burning 3-7 as a favorite. Righty Lance McCullers goes for Houston, but the Mariners are 6-1 on the road against a right-handed starter. Play Seattle.