Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners 08/07/24 – The match between the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners on August 7, 2024 as Major League Baseball becomes a dog in August can be said to be an interesting one. Tigers with a record of 54-60 will visit Mariners who stand at 59-55 implying that their game may greatly influence the playoff race. This game is scheduled to take place on T-Mobile Park at 9:40 PM ET and it will be aired live on ESP+. It’s also worth watching for those interested in exclusive game picks that are unique to this event.
Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners 08/07/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Detroit Tigers (54-60) vs. Seattle Mariners (59-55)
The Tigers have been underwhelming this season posting a sub-.500 record. Nonetheless, they are not pushovers as shown by their resilience, especially on the road where in the last 11 games away from home, they hold an 8-3 record. Inconsistent offense with team batting average at .230 and scored 470 runs with 114 home runs had plagued Detroit, but a few key performances could ignite them to their full potential. The team has an on-base percentage of .295 and a slugging percentage of .381.
On the other hand, it is a decisive period for the Seattle Mariners who are having slightly better results than the Detroit Tigers. The Mariners’ offense has struggled but made up ground with their power hitting, evident from their 130 home runs despite having lower team batting average of .218 but just a slightly better on-base percentage of .302 and slugging percentage of .371. A great deal of credit for keeping the team in games should go to their pitching staff which boasts solid figures like 3.48 ERA and 1.09 WHIP.
Tarik Skubal (12-4, 2.57 ERA) vs. George Kirby (8-7, 3.04 ERA)
The Tigers’ season has been consistently excellent largely because of Tarik Skubal. He has had a 12-4 record this year and a stunning ERA of 2.57 in 136.1 innings that he pitched; therefore, it is noteworthy that he possesses such control and command on the mound. A WHIP of 0.95 along with 162 strikeouts to only 26 walks shows his game management skills. In addition, his ability to pitch deep into games while holding opponents to a .245 batting average against him makes him an important weapon for Detroit in today’s match.
On the Mariners’ side is George Kirby who also had a good season by all standards set by him. His impeccable control has seen him go 8-7 with a great ERA of around 3.04, leading towards an exceptional low WHIP (1) as well as just fifteen bases on balls over about 136 innings on the bump for Seattle pitchers . The tactical approach helps keep home runs at bay (11) while still making it possible for many strikeout numbers (131) this indicates that they have a reliable option for starters.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Detroit Tigers -1.5 +189, Total Odds: 6
The betting odds suggest a closely contested game, with the Tigers slightly favored on the spread but the Mariners favored to win on the moneyline. The total set at 6 runs, reflecting expectations of a pitcher-dominated game, particularly with the form both starters are in.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The Tigers have seen the total go UNDER in 4 of their last 6 games, reflecting their pitching strength and offensive struggles. However, their recent success against Seattle and their performance on the road provide a mixed bag of trends for bettors.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
Seattle has experienced a surge in OVERs in their recent matchups, except when playing Detroit, where the trend favors the UNDER. Their home performance has been lackluster with a 3-9 record in their last 12 games, making them less favorable in the eyes of some bettors despite their pitching strengths.
Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners 8/7/24 Betting Picks
Considering the strong pitching contest and current tendencies, it is expected that this will be a lower scoring game. Both teams have been inconsistent but if Skubal remains in dominant form then the pitching matchup slightly favors Detroit. Thus, the Seattle Mariners will need to leverage on their small home-field advantage and hope for Kirby to give innings as good as those of Skubal.
When it comes to betting, taking the under on total points looks like a safer bet based on what pitchers are playing and recent trends. People looking at money line or spread bets may find value in Tigers considering they have dominated Mariners lately besides Skubal might dominate their opponents’ batters.Expect a tight low scoring game that could swing on a few key plays – one of the more intriguing MLB score free picks for this week.