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Detroit Tigers (55-58) vs. Seattle Mariners (55-59)
August 5, 2026 9:40 pm EDT
The Line: Seattle Mariners -155 / Detroit Tigers 128; Over/Under: 8
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In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Mariners Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, August 5th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Seattle Mariners Preview

The Seattle Mariners have a 55-59 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the AL West. They have a 32-25 home record and are coming off a 0-8 home loss against the Tigers. They will face the Rays and the Yankees next.

The Seattle Mariners have a .230 batting average this season, .310 OBP and .377 Slugging percentage. Seattle’s pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Randy Arozarena is the team’s best hitter with a .282 batting average. Cole Young leads the team in RBI with 51, while Dominic Canzone adds a team-high 18 home runs.

Bryan Woo (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, and he has a 7-8 record, 4.56 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.

Detroit Tigers Preview

The Detroit Tigers have a 55-58 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the AL Central. They have a 25-31 away record and are coming off an 8-0 road win against the Mariners. They will face the Giants and the Guardians next.

The Detroit Tigers have a .243 batting average this season, .319 OBP and .412 Slugging percentage. Detroit’s pitching staff has a 3.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. Kevin McGonigle is the team’s best hitter with a .284 batting average. Dillon Dingler leads the team in RBI with 73 and adds a team-high 24 home runs.

Drew Anderson (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, and he has a 4-4 record, 4.24 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.

Detroit Tigers @ Seattle Mariners Betting Trends: August 5, 2026

 

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryan Woo      Record this season: 7-8      ERA: 4.56
  • Home Record: 6-0
  • Last 5 against Tigers: 0-1

Why the Seattle Mariners will win

  • The Mariners have won six of their last seven home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
  • The favorites have covered the run line in three of the Tigers’ last four games.
  • The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
  • The Mariners have won the first inning in six of their last eight games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against American League opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 5 innings in five of their last six home games against American League opponents.

 

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Drew Anderson      Record this season: 4-4      ERA: 4.24
  • Road Record: 1-4
  • Last 5 against Mariners: 0-0

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the Tigers’ last seven games at T-Mobile Park.
  • The Mariners have lost each of their last six night games against American League opponents.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games at T-Mobile Park.
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
  • The Mariners have lost the first inning in six of their last eight night games.
  • The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs against American League opponents.
  • The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Tigers’ last five games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the last six games between the Tigers and Mariners at T-Mobile Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 10 of the Mariners’ last 11 games.
  • There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Tigers’ last 10 road games.

Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts

  • Randy Arozarena has hit a home run in three of the Mariners’ last six games against AL opponents.
  • Bryan Woo has recorded a win in six of his last seven home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
  • Bryan Woo has recorded eight or more strikeouts in three of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents.
  • Julio Rodriguez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mariners’ last 11 games against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

  • Dillon Dingler has hit at least one home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as underdogs.
  • Dillon Dingler has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last seven road games.
  • Kevin McGonigle ranks 7th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.391) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Mariners rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (282).
  • The Mariners rank 29th in the league for hits this season (867).
  • The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (35).
  • The Tigers rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (109).

Tigers vs Mariners Prediction

The Tigers are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Mariners and have won two of their last three meetings in Seattle.

In this Tigers vs Mariners Prediction, the Mariners are coming as -145 home favorites. I like the Mariners in a bounce-back spot today at home after being shut out yesterday by 8-0. Bryan Woo has been another beast at home with a 6-0 record and 2.20 ERA and the Tigers are going for a bullpen game today. The Mariners have a better bullpen and I expect their bats to wake up today after being shut out yesterday. Take the Mariners to win this one at home.

 

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