On the evening of August 8, 2024, at 9:40 PM, the Detroit Tigers are set to challenge the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park under scattered clouds. The Tigers’ starting pitcher has not been named yet, while Bryan Woo, with a remarkable ERA of 2.077, will take the mound for the Mariners.
As of now in the AL Central Division, the Detroit Tigers are placed tenth, with a season record of 55-60, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.48. They hold a 20-22 divisional record and are positioned fourth in the division. The Tigers have won four out of their last ten games, currently riding a two-win streak. Their performance includes 26 wins and 31 losses at home, and an even 29-29 record on the road. They have managed to score 480 runs while conceding 498 this season.
Conversely, the Seattle Mariners are eighth in the AL West Division with 59 wins and 56 losses, denoting a 0.51 winning percentage. They are second in their division with a 19-13 record. The Mariners find themselves in a spot with 33 home wins versus 26 losses and have fared slightly worse on the road with a 26-30 record. They boast stronger performances in night games with 39 wins against 20 during day games, scoring a total of 451 runs and allowing 433.
In terms of betting odds, the Seattle Mariners are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and a total Over/Under of 7.0. For moneyline bettors, the odds are -205 for the Mariners, indicating a stronger likelihood of a Mariners victory, and +172 for the Tigers, offering a higher payout for a potential upset. These odds suggest a close game with the Mariners expected to have a slight edge.