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Seattle Mariners Favored to Win Against Detroit Tigers in Opening Game of Three-Game Series

The Detroit Tigers will face off against the Seattle Mariners in the opening game of a three-game series on Tuesday night. The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a recent road loss against the Kansas City Royals, while the Mariners are coming off a home defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies. Keider Montero will take the mound for Detroit, with a 1-5 record and 6.18 ERA, while Luis Castillo will pitch for Seattle with a 9-10 record and 3.43 ERA. The Mariners are the favored team according to current betting odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +175 | Mariners -195
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-130) | Mariners -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 7.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 66%.

Detroit vs Seattle Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been facing challenges in their recent games but are determined to turn things around and compete for a spot in the playoffs. Currently, they are in fourth place in the AL Central with a 53-60 record. The team's performance statistics show that they are 26th in MLB with a .676 team OPS and average 4.16 runs per game. Left fielder Riley Greene has been a standout player with an impressive .842 OPS and 17 home runs. However, rookie righty Keider Montero has been struggling with a 1-5 record and a 6.18 ERA. In their recent game against the Kansas City Royals, Montero pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on six hits with one walk and three strikeouts. With a power ranking of 18, Detroit is ranked 22nd in offense, 15th in defense, and overall have a 53-60 record for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners made significant improvements at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline by adding reinforcements to their roster. Currently leading the AL West with a 59-54 record, the team needs to maintain their strong performance to stay ahead of the Houston Astros. Despite struggling at the plate with a .218/.302/.371 team slash line and scoring an average of 3.96 runs per game, designated hitter Mitch Garver (.616 OPS, .167 BA) has been underperforming and could improve. Right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo (9-10, 3.43 ERA) will be on the mound, coming off a victory over the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners have a power ranking of 10 and rank #2 for defense, giving up an average of 3.72 points per game, but are ranked #28 for offense, scoring an average of 3.99 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Detroit went 1-2 against Seattle.

Seattle Mariners strengthen lineup and show improvement ahead of matchup against struggling Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have faced challenges and made strategic moves during the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, while the Seattle Mariners have strengthened their lineup and shown improvement. When analyzing the performance of starting pitchers post All-Star break, Keider Montero has struggled with a 0-3 record, 7.27 ERA, and .306 batting average against in 17.1 innings across three starts, whereas Luis Castillo has shown more success with a 1-1 record, 2.84 ERA, and .236 opposing batting average in 19.0 innings over three starts. The offensive capabilities of both teams differ significantly in the past five games, with the Tigers averaging 2.2 runs per game and the Mariners averaging 5.6 runs per game. Based on these factors, it is advisable to favor the Seattle Mariners to win multiple runs at home in this matchup.

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