The Seattle Mariners (63-57) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (57-63) on Wednesday, August 14th. This game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit and televised on BSDET. The Tigers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mariners are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Tigers. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Mariners vs. Tigers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Tigers (+121)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- In their last 15 games, the Tigers have scored 15 runs in a single game against the Mariners, showcasing their offensive potential.
- The Tigers have won 5 of their last 10 games, indicating a balanced recent performance.
- Detroit has a winning streak of 2 games, suggesting positive momentum going into the game.
- The Tigers have a better home record (27-31) compared to the Mariners’ away record (26-31), giving them a home-field advantage.
- In their last series against the Mariners, the Tigers won 2 out of 3 games, demonstrating recent success against this opponent.
Mariners vs Tigers
Detroit cruised to a 15-1 win over the Mariners in the most recent game of this series. The Tigers had a huge 3rd inning, scoring four of their five runs. As for the Mariners, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Tigers were favored at -123 on the money line.
Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued five walks. George Kirby got the start for the Mariners and took the loss, giving up six earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.
Kerry Carpenter and Gio Urshela each homered for the Tigers, while Jake Rogers scored three times and drove in seven runs while going 3/5. Javier Baez also had a three-hit game and scored two runs for Detroit’s offense.
Seattle is 1.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West with a 63-57 record. The Mariners have a 37-26 home record but are 26-31 on the road. As favorites, they are 44-35 straight up but 19-22 against the run line. Their games have trended towards the under, with 62.5% of their games having an O/U line of less than 8 runs.
Looking at the run line, the Mariners have a losing record on the road but have covered the run line in three straight games as favorites. Overall, they have a positive run differential for the season. Today’s O/U line of 8 runs is in line with their season average of 7.8 runs per game.
Bryan Woo Gets The Start For The Mariners
Seattle is sending right-hander Bryan Woo to the mound today vs. the Tigers. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 5-1 with an ERA of 2.27. So far, Woo has made six quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he finished with a no-decision. In that start vs. the Tigers, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, seven hits, and one homer. Before that outing, he had not allowed a homer in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .206 off Woo this season.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
Cal Raleigh has had a strong season for the Mariners, as his 26 home runs are 10th in the league and leads the team. He also has 76 RBIs, which is 13th in the MLB. Over his last nine games, he is batting .241 with three homers. Randy Arozarena has been hot at the plate, going 10/33 in his last 10 games, but he is still batting just .224 for the season.
Seattle’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are 27th in scoring at 4 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .217, which is the worst in the league. The Mariners have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.6 runs per contest.
After winning two straight games, the Tigers are 57-63 overall and trail the Guardians by 14 games in the AL Central. Detroit has a 20-22 record against divisional opponents this season and is currently in 4th place. Their overall series record is 15-18-5, and they have lost three straight series at home.
When it comes to the run line, the Tigers have been more profitable on the road with a 38-24 record vs. the run line, compared to 24-34 at home. Detroit’s games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-53. The over has hit in their last two games, and when the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-12-2.
Beau Brieske Gets The Start For The Tigers
Beau Brieske is getting the start for the Tigers today and comes into the game with a record of 1-2 and ERA of 4.57. He has made three starts and 27 appearances this season. Brieske most recently faced the Giants on August 9th, where he went three innings, giving up no earned runs and coming away with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight appearances. Opponents are batting .244 off Brieske this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.8 strikeouts and 3.27 walks.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .232 and have an on-base percentage of .296. Detroit’s home run total of 124 is 17th in the league.
Riley Greene and Matt Vierling have been the Tigers’ top power threats this season, with Greene leading the team with 17 homers and Vierling right behind him with 14. Greene is also batting .264, while Vierling is hitting .255. In his last five games, Colt Keith has gone 6/21 (.286) with two runs scored.
Mariners vs Tigers Prediction
Our pick for this Mariners vs. Tigers matchup is to take the Tigers on the money line, with them currently sitting at +121. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Tigers, giving us some room to take them on the money line or to take the over, as the line is sitting at 8 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Bryan Woo is projected to finish with six strikeouts, while Tigers starter Beau Brieske is projected to finish with five. However, we have Brieske finishing with a better chance to pick up a win than Woo, as Woo is the sixth best among starters, and Brieske is 13th.
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Last updated:August 14, 2024 Mariners, Tigers