Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers Prediction MLB Picks 8/15/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Seattle

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent betting trends in games played between Seattle and Detroit

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Mariners and Tigers.

A Terrible Loss for the Mariners

The Mariners can’t be losing games like they did on Wednesday. The Mariners were up 2-0 before they gave up a run in the bottom of the 8th and that was the difference as they were defeated. The Mariners are averaging 3.98 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.76 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 1st. The offense has really let them down, but the pitching hasn’t gotten enough attention this season. Cal Raleigh has hit 26 home runs and driven in 76 RBIs. Getting the start for the Mariners will be Bryce Miller, who sits with a 9-7 record and an ERA of 3.46. In his last start against the New York Mets, he went six innings, giving up three hits and zero runs. The Mariners will meet the Pirates and Dodgers after this series.

Why the Mariners Will Beat the Tigers

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Mariners have won six of their last seven day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Mariners have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Tigers at Comerica Park following a loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents following a home win.

A Solid Win for the Tigers

The Tigers scored only three runs on Wednesday, and it was the pitching that was the difference. Kerry Carpenter hit a two home run. Bryan Sammons went 5.2 innings, giving up two hits and one run. The Tigers are averaging 4.22 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.28 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 13th. They have a negative run differential of -0.06 which is 19th. Riley Greene has hit 17 home runs and driven in 51 RBIs so far this season. 

Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers Prediction

The Mariners pitching has been strong all season, and it’s going to be no different in this game. Miller sits with a 9-7 record and in his last start he gave up zero runs. The Tigers are averaging 4.22 runs per game, and they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. The Mariners' offense might not be elite, but they will score enough to get the job done. Back the Mariners on the money line.