Tigers vs Mariners Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 16 (Batters Kept Quiet at T-Mobile Park)

The Detroit Tigers (41-50) have the chance to complete the improbable sweep of the Seattle Mariners (45-46) during a collision at T-Mobile Park on Sunday.

Tigers vs Mariners Game Info

• Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
• Venue: T-Mobile Park -- Seattle, Washington
• Coverage: Bally Sports Detroit, DIRECTV Sports Net Northwest

The Tigers silenced the Mariners' bats during Saturday's 6-0 win. Detroit starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen racked up seven strikeouts with only two hits allowed over 6 2/3 innings while right fielder Kerry Carpenter led the offensive charge with 10th and 11th home runs of the season.

Tigers vs Mariners Odds & Spread

• All MLB betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: DET: (+146) | SEA: (-174)
• Spread: DET: +1.5 (-137) | SEA: -1.5 (+114)
• Total: 8 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)

The Mariners enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 8 runs with the Under being favored at -115 odds. 

Tigers vs Mariners Betting Trends

• Detroit is 5-1 straight up (SU) in its last six road games.
• Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last six games against the AL Central.
• The total has hit the Over in four of Detroit's last five games on a Sunday.
• The total has hit the Under in six of Seattle's last eight games.

Tigers vs Mariners Prediction & Pick

Few people expect the Tigers to be up 2-0 in this series, but here we are. They're now 5-1 SU in their last six road games, boasting a plus-2.3 average run margin along the way. Detroit will rely on rookie starting pitcher Reese Olson to keep the momentum going. He's been playing well recently, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in his last four games (two starts).

The Mariners, on the other hand, need a bounce-back performance. Their offense has been lifeless lately, averaging 2.3 runs while slashing .159/.279/.246 in their last four games — a span where they've gone 1-3 SU. Though he can't generate runs, SP Bryce Miller must be atop his game. Fortunately, he's 2-0 with a 2.20 ERA in his last three starts at T-Mobile Park.

In a game that I could see going either way, I'm taking the Tigers to complete the sweep. The Mariners' offense simply can't be trusted, especially with how well Olson has been pitching on the mound. Miller will do a good job keeping up with his fellow rookie hurler, however, Detroit's bats will be the difference in the end.

Final Score Prediction: Tigers: 4 | Mariners: 2

Tigers vs Mariners Best Bet

Let's side with the Under on the 8-run total as the best bet today. For starters, this series has only seen an average of 7.5 runs scored through two games. Secondly, both Olson and Miller have been pitching well lately, lowering the probability of a high-scoring affair.

Considering how the Tigers and Mariners are also both in the bottom half when it comes to runs per game this season, I don't anticipate much offense today.

Bet: Under 8 Total Runs (-115)

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