Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Betting Splits — May 12, 2026

Modest split in Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros — Houston Astros draws 26% of bets, 13% of money.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline Seattle Mariners 74% 87% -180
Houston Astros 26% 13% +168
Run line Seattle Mariners -1.5 80% 89% -117
Houston Astros +1.5 20% 11% +115
Total Over 9 78% 83% -118
Under 9 22% 17% -121

What the data says

Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros has a modest split worth noting on the moneyline market. 26% of bets are on Houston Astros, with 13% of dollars on the same side — a 13-point gap. It's a small edge, not a top opportunity, but it's a directional signal in the same direction as a real sharp-money tell.

Splits in the 10 to 15-point range are common — most games on most nights land in this band. It's not nothing, and it's not enough on its own to override the price. The money side here is Seattle Mariners if the gap matters. The public side is the one the line is built around. Most professional bettors don't act on a split this size in isolation; they use it as one input among several.

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Frequently asked questions

What does it mean when Houston Astros has 26% of bets but 13% of money?

When the bet count and the dollars don't agree, the dollars usually carry the sharper signal. A {gap}pp gap means the average bet on Houston Astros is smaller than the average bet on the other side.

Should I bet on Houston Astros tonight?

We don't issue picks. The splits show what the public and the money are doing — use them to inform your own read of the game.

What is a good bet% gap to look for?

Look for 15+ point gaps where the money is on the unpopular side. Those are the games where the average bet size is doing the talking.

How often does the team with more money% cover?

In our season-to-date sample, the side with more money than bets covers slightly more than half the time. The edge grows with the size of the bet/money gap.

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side. See our learn page for more.

What's a meaningful bet/money split?

A 10-point gap between the share of bets and the share of dollars on a side is the threshold we treat as meaningful. 15+ points usually means the average bet on the money side is materially larger — that's where sharp money lives. See our methodology →

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Last updated: May 27, 2026 at 9:43 PM UTC

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