Seattle Mariners Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Detroit Tigers

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Detroit and Seattle on Thursday, with the host Tigers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

The Detroit Tigers will rely on Justin Verlander to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Hisashi Iwakuma will be his counterpart for the Seattle Mariners. Justin Verlander is 1-2 this season, and Hisashi Iwakuma is 0-2.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Detroit was a -142 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Mariners to win this game 6.2-5.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Detroit (11-9) will face the 9-13 Mariners in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Seattle injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Detroit Tigers at No. 25 and the Seattle Mariners at No. 10 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Detroit Tigers and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 5.15 runs per nine innings, against the No. 7 line up of the Seattle Mariners at 4.86 runs per outing.

Detroit owns the No. 30 defense, allowing 5.15 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Seattle's No. 26-rated defense.