Mariners vs. Tigers Pick
After a big win last night, will the Detroit Tigers grab another victory over the Seattle Mariners tonight at 7:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Mariners are favored on the road tonight, as they are getting odds of -135 to win. The Tigers are listed with a money line of +125 to win, while the over/under total is set at 8.5 runs.
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Today’s pitching matchup has James Paxton (2-0, 1.78 ERA) taking the mound for the Mariners to face Daniel Norris (1-1, 3.71) of the Tigers. Paxton is coming off his worst outing of the season, allowing 5 runs in 4.1 innings against the Athletics. They were the first five runs he allowed all season. Paxton has 30 strikeouts in 25.1 innings of work compared to just five walks.
Detroit is coming off a 19-9 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. The Tigers forced Felix Hernandez out of the game after just two innings of work. Detroit is now 11-8 on the season and 6-2 at home. They are averaging 5.42 runs per game this season while allowing 5.63 defensively. Justin Upton has four home runs with 11 RBI and a .294 average to lead the team while catcher James McCann has five home runs with 11 RBI.
The Mariners have lost four of their last five games following Tuesday’s defeat. They are now 8-13 overall and 2-10 on the road. Seattle averages 4.71 runs per game this season while allowing 4.95. Mitch Haniger is leading the team with four home runs, 16 RBI and a .338 average. Nelson Cruz has four home runs with 17 RBI and a .297 average.
The Tigers have been a solid team at home this season despite having a poor pitching staff and bullpen. Seattle sends Paxton to the mound, who has great numbers thus far, but is coming off a poor showing. That could be a sign of things to come for Paxton. With Detroit playing so well and the home team winning eight straight in this series, I am going to take the Tigers at home.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: DETROIT TIGERS +125