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Detroit Tigers Look to Continue Dominant Run Against Seattle Mariners in Final Game of Series

In the final game of their three-game series, the Seattle Mariners (2-3) will host the Detroit Tigers (1-3) on Wednesday. Detroit secured their first win of the season by defeating Seattle 9-6 on Monday night. The Tigers will have Tarik Skubal (ERA: 7.2) as their starting pitcher, while the Mariners will have Luis Castillo (ERA: 3.6) on the mound. Detroit is the betting favorite, opening at -120 and currently sitting at -125. Stay tuned for our Mariners vs. Tigers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -125 | Mariners +108
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+150) | Mariners +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 56%.

Detroit vs Seattle Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers, after an impressive playoff run last season, were swept in their opening series against the Dodgers. The team's over/under win total for this season stands at 83.5 on DraftKings. They will be looking to pitcher Tarik Skubal, the 2024 AL Cy Young winner, to lead them to success. Skubal had a strong performance last season with a 2.39 ERA in 31 starts. Despite a loss in his first start this season, Skubal remains a key player for the Tigers. Offensively, Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler have been standout performers, with Torkelson batting .429 and Dingler hitting .455 with a team-best five RBIs. Detroit currently holds a power ranking of 11, with a strong offense averaging 5.25 runs per game, but struggling defense allowing 6.50 runs per game against them. They are off to a 1-3 start this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are expected to be competitive in the AL West this year, with a preseason over/under win total of 84.5. Despite splitting their opening four-game series against the Athletics, they have shown promise. Luis Castillo will be starting for the Mariners, coming off a solid first start of the season where he allowed two earned runs in five innings. Last season, Castillo had a 3.64 ERA with an 11-12 record in 30 starts. Randy Arozarena leads the team with two home runs, while Jorge Polanco leads in RBI with four. The Mariners have a power ranking of 4 and rank #25 for offense, scoring an average of 2.80 runs per game, #19 for defense, giving up an average of 4.60 runs per game, and have a 2-3 overall record. Detroit has struggled against Seattle in their last three matchups, going 0-3.

Detroit Tigers continue dominant run with win over Seattle Mariners

The Detroit Tigers have emerged as the dominant team in recent matchups with the Seattle Mariners, securing victory in eight out of their last 10 head-to-head meetings, including Monday's win. Pitching prowess has been a key factor in Detroit's success, particularly with Skubal boasting a perfect 3-0 record and a 2.50 ERA in three career starts against Seattle. In contrast, Luis Castillo has struggled in five career starts against the Tigers, accumulating a winless 0-4 record and a 4.03 ERA. Detroit's strong performance extends beyond their pitching, as evidenced by their impressive gameplay against formidable opponents like the Dodgers, with only narrow losses. Conversely, the Mariners have struggled to score, recording two runs or less in three of their last four games. Taking all these factors into consideration, it is prudent to favor the Detroit Tigers in this matchup.

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