The Seattle Mariners (72-58) take on the Detroit Tigers (50-80) Thursday in the finale of a 3-game set at Comerica Park. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mariners lead 2-0
Seattle has taken the first 2 games of the series, 9-3 Tuesday and 5-3 Wednesday. The Wednesday affair didn’t come easy as the M’s were down 3-2 before posting 2 runs in the 7th inning and another in the 9th to seal it. The Mariners have won 3 games in a row and 5 of 6.
Detroit is 5-5 over the last 10 but has been outscored 14-6 the last 2 nights. 2B Javier Baez continues to have a rough 1st season in Detroit, hitting .223 with 11 homers and 47 RBIs. The Tigers are 29-37 at home and hope to get that 30th victory in Thursday’s matinee.
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Mariners at Tigers projected starters
RHP Logan Gilbert vs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez
Gilbert (10-5, 3.49 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 149 2/3 IP.
- Had a horrible August: 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.69 WHIP in 5 GS
- Road warrior: 6-1, 3.15 ERA, 1.26 WHIP in 15 GS
Rodriguez (3-3, 3.60 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 50 IP.
- In 2 Aug. starts: 11 IP, 10 H, 1 ER, 6 BB, 7 K
- Good at home: 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA and 7.1 K/9
Mariners at Tigers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:23 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Mariners -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Tigers +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+110) | Tigers +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Mariners at Tigers picks and predictions
Prediction
Tigers 4, Mariners 2
Money line
Detroit almost got it done Wednesday before their bullpen imploded. I like them to salvage a game Thursday. E-Rod has been solid the last 2 starts, and if he can clean up the walks, this should have a pretty good shot at cashing. Seattle is just 14-18 against lefties. Take the TIGERS (+133).
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Run line/Against the spread
Since we’re taking the underdog today, I really like the price on the RL. Detroit had 5 wins in 7 games before Seattle came to town and have enough to avoid a sweep. Gilbert has allowed at least 2 ER in 7 straight starts, and he had a rough August, which means fatigue could be setting in. Take the TIGERS +1.5 (-135).
Over/Under
The number curiously dipped after almost cashing at 8.5 Wednesday and going Over Tuesday. The Over is 2-5 for Seattle over its last 7 contests. Detroit has just scored 3 runs each game this series. I look for them to add another and keep it tight defensively. LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-120).
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