In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 13th 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 59-37 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 3-12 and 7-15. In their game two loss, Detroit led 1-0 in the first inning, but they allowed nine of the next twelve runs in the game for the loss. The Tigers recorded 10 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Greene, who went 1-3 with one home run and four RBIs in the loss. Detroit started Mize, who allowed six hits and six earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while Kahnle allowed four earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Tigers won two out of three against the Rays and swept the Guardians in three games. Detroit has lost three games in a row, and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.66 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 478 runs with a .252 batting average and a .325 on-base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 23 home runs and 77 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 21 home runs and 59 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 5-9 with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 95.2 innings pitched this season.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners are 50-45 this year after they won game two by a score of 15-7 on Saturday afternoon. Seattle had their lead cut to 11-7 in the eighth inning, but it added four runs in the ninth to pull away in the victory. The Mariners recorded 19 hits in the game, and they were led by Crawford, who went 2-6 with four RBIs in the win. Seattle started Kirby, who allowed five hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Brash picked up a hold in relief.
Prior to this series, the Mariners lost all three against the Yankees, but did sweep the Pirates in three games before that. Seattle has won five of their last eight games, and they are currently second in the AL West standings. The Seattle pitching staff has a 3.91 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 443 runs with a .249 batting average and a .325 on-base percentage this season. Cal Raleigh has led Seattle with 38 home runs and 82 RBIs, while Randy Arozarena has added 16 home runs and 46 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Seattle is Logan Gilbert, who is 2-3 with a 3.88 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP over 55.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Tigers will beat the Mariners
- The Tigers have won each of their last seven Sunday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have lost four of their last five games against the Tigers following a win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last seven Sunday day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games following a win.
- The Mariners have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against American League opponents.
Why the Mariners will beat the Tigers
- The Mariners have won each of their last seven games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have lost four of their last five games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have covered the run line each of their last four games at Comerica Park against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 home games against AL West opponents.
- The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against the Tigers.
- The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last nine day games against the Tigers.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Mariners’ last six road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Tigers’ last eight day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Mariners’ last six day games at Comerica Park.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Tigers’ last 11 day games against AL West opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit at least one home run in each of the Tigers’ last four day games.
- Jack Flaherty has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last six home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts
- Randy Arozarena has hit a home run in each of the Mariners’ last three day games.
- J.P. Crawford has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mariners’ last 13 games.
- Logan Gilbert has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances in day games.
- Randy Arozarena has recorded at least one Double in four of the Mariners’ last five day games against opponents that held a winning record.
Tigers vs Mariners Prediction
Detroit has one of the best records in the MLB so far this season, but they have been dominated in this series and will try to avoid being swept here. The Tigers are 32-17 at home this year, while the Mariners are 25-24 on the road. Seattle has scored 27 runs to start this series, and they will face Flaherty, who has been very inconsistent this year. Detroit is going up against Gilbert, who has allowed four earned runs in three of his last four starts. Take the over in this contest.