In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 5th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 25-38 this year after they swept the Rays in three games by scores of 10-9, 8-0, and 7-2. In game three, Detroit was tied at two in the second inning, but they scored the last five runs to get the win. The Tigers recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Dingler, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Melton allowed four hits and two earned runs over 8.0 innings for the win, while Anderson pitched the ninth. Prior to that series, Detroit lost all three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Angels.
This season, Detroit has a 4.02 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 248 runs with a .235 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 14 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added six home runs and 29 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 2-4 with a 4.39 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 67.2 innings pitched this year.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners are 33-30 this season after they won two out of three against the Mets by scores of 3-2, 8-3, and 1-7. In game three, Seattle tied the game at one in the first inning, but they went scoreless over the last eight innings for the loss. The Mariners recorded six hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Crawford, who went 3-4 with one home run and one RBI. Kirby allowed nine hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Bazardo allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Seattle won all three against the Diamondbacks and all three against the Athletics.
This season, Seattle has a 3.47 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while they have scored 267 runs with a .234 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Julio Rodriguez has led the Mariners with 13 home runs and 32 RBIs, while Luke Raley has added 13 home runs and 31 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Seattle is Bryan Woo, who is 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 70.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The underdogs have won 11 of the last 13 games between the Mariners and Tigers.
- The Mariners have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last seven games.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against the Tigers following a loss.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in three of their last four games.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
Why the Seattle Mariners will win
- The Tigers have lost nine of their last 10 home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 road games against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four home games following a road win.
- The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games.
- The Mariners have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Mariners and Tigers at Comerica Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Mariners’ last five road games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Tigers’ last nine games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Mariners’ last seven night games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four home games against the Mariners.
- Framber Valdez has recorded five or more strikeouts in 13 of his last 14 appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with the Tigers as home underdogs against the Mariners.
- Riley Greene ranks T4th in the league in Hits (71) this season.
Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts
- Julio Rodriguez has hit a home run in three of the Mariners’ last four night games.
- Julio Rodriguez has recorded two or more hits in each of his nine previous Friday appearances against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Randy Arozarena ranks 5th in the league in Steals (17) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Tigers rank 28th in the league for steals this season (23).
- The Tigers rank 25th in the league for runs scored this season (248).
- The Mariners rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (158).
- The Mariners are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and walks allowed this season.
Tigers vs Mariners Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after sweeping the Rays on the road and they finally have some much needed momentum. The Tigers are 14-14 at home this year, while the Mariners are 14-14 on the road. Seattle had their winning streak snapped in their last game, but they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five. The M’s are starting Woo, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Valdez has allowed 4, 1, 4, 2, and 7 earned runs in his last five. I think Seattle has the better starter, but Detroit looks like a different team. Take the Tigers at home.