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Scheduled for an evening battle on August 7, 2024, at T-Mobile Park, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Seattle Mariners under a clear sky starting at 09:40 PM. Tarik Skubal, with an impressive 2.575 ERA, will lead the pitching for the Detroit Tigers, while George Kirby, holding a 3.044 ERA, will handle the mound for the Mariners.
In terms of standings within the AL Central Division, the Detroit Tigers currently hold the 11th spot with a record of 54-60, translating to a winning percentage of .47. They hold the fourth place in their division with records of 20-22 against divisional opponents. The Tigers have won 3 of their last 10 games and are on a single game winning streak. Their performance differs at home (26-31) versus on the road (28-29), with better outcomes in night games (26 wins) compared to day games (28 wins). They’ve scored 474 runs this season and allowed 496.
In the AL West Division, the Seattle Mariners are in 7th place with a record of 59-55, reflecting a .52 winning percentage. Positioned at the top of their division with a 19-13 record against divisional opponents, the Mariners have a better recent form with 6 victories in their last 10 games, albeit currently on a 2 game losing streak. Their home games tally stands at 33-25 compared to 26-30 for away games, and they have shown a preference for night games with 39 wins against 20 in day games, scoring a total of 449 runs while surrendering 427.
Examining the betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 with an over/under of 6.5 runs. For those betting on straight outcomes, the MoneyLine for the visiting Tigers stands at +115, indicating slight underdog status, while the home team Mariners are favored with odds of -135. These figures suggest a slightly tilted field but predict a relatively tight contest between these divisional teams.