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Detroit Tigers Look to Upset Seattle Mariners in Second Game of Series

The Detroit Tigers are set to face the Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three-game series on Wednesday night. The Tigers' Tarik Skubal, with a 12-4 record and 2.57 ERA, will be on the mound, while the Mariners will have George Kirby, who has an 8-7 record and 3.04 ERA, starting for them. Seattle is the favored team with a betting line of -133.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +119 | Mariners -133
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-198) | Mariners -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 57%.

Detroit vs Seattle Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are currently fourth in the AL Central with a 53-60 record and are struggling as of late. The team has a .676 team OPS and averages 4.16 runs per game. Center fielder Matt Vierling has been hitting well with a .722 OPS and 52 runs. Right-hander Tarik Skubal has a 12-4 record with a 2.57 ERA but is coming off a losing effort in his last game. Detroit is ranked 21st in offense, 17th in defense, and has a power ranking of 17. They currently have a 54-60 record for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are currently leading the AL West with a 59-54 record and have been performing well as a solid contender this season. Despite hitting poorly at the plate with a .218/.302/.371 team slash line and scoring 3.96 runs per game, the team is being led by offensive catcher Cal Raleigh (.738 OPS, 67 RBIs). Young righty George Kirby (8-7, 3.04 ERA) will be pitching in the upcoming game, coming off a no-decision against the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners are ranked #10 in power rankings and have a strong defense, giving up an average of 3.74 points per game. In their last 3 matchups against Detroit, Seattle came out with a 1-2 record.

Tarik Skubal's Exceptional Pitching Puts Detroit Tigers in Favor for Victory Over Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have shown improvement in their performance this season, however, Tarik Skubal's pitching has been exceptional. Both starting pitchers are evenly matched and are expected to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming game. In terms of hitting with runners in scoring position, there is a significant disparity between the teams. The Tigers have a .808 team OPS, ranking them fifth in the Major League Baseball, while the Mariners are tied with the Minnesota Twins in 19th place with a .733 team OPS in the same situation. Taking all factors into consideration, it is advisable to place your bet on the Detroit Tigers to emerge victorious on the road. Despite Seattle Mariners posing a legitimate threat, the Detroit Tigers, as underdogs, offer better value in this matchup.

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