Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.