SEA vs HOU prediction for August 16, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects HOU 4.3 - SEA 4.3. HOU is favored with a 51.1% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 7.5. Model projects 8.6 total runs.
HOU
4.3
Projected Score
VS
O/U 7.5
SEA
4.3
Projected Score
Win Probability
HOUSEA
-1.5
Run Line (HOU)
7.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 51.6% (3,320 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
SEA
246
HOU
246
Projected
HOU 4.3 — SEA 4.3
Actual
HOU 2 — SEA 3
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Bryan Woo R
SEA
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FF47%96 mph21% whiff
SI18%96 mph10% whiff
SL15%87 mph31% whiff
Hunter Brown R
HOU
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FF34%96 mph20% whiff
SI28%96 mph19% whiff
KC20%83 mph35% whiff
Weather Impact
Daikin Park
90°F9 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.075 Total: 1.041
thin air, 8mph out
Bullpen Comparison
SEA
3.64ERA
3.93FIP
8.93K/9
3.39BB/9
1.29WHIP
HOU
3.42ERA
4.00FIP
9.25K/9
3.57BB/9
1.18WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
SEA F5
2.4 runs
43.0% win
HOU F5
2.3 runs
40.7% win
F5 Total
4.8
NRFI
53.7%
YRFI
46.3%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.98
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
SEA8 injured
Taylor Ward LFDAY-TO-DAY
Matt Brash RP15-DAY-IL
Colt Emerson SS10-DAY-IL
Cooper Criswell RP60-DAY-IL
J.P. Crawford SS10-DAY-IL
Carlos Vargas RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
HOU4 injured
Carlos Correa SS60-DAY-IL
Mike Burrows SP15-DAY-IL
Brice Matthews CF10-DAY-IL
Brandon Walter SP60-DAY-IL
Model Edge & Sizing
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.