MLB Betting Line Favors the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers

The Seattle Mariners look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Detroit Tigers arrive at Safeco Field on Friday.

Felix Hernandez will take the mound for the Seattle Mariners, and he'll carry a 5-3 record into the contest. Michael Fulmer gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers; he's 1-3 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Detroit Tigers listed as underdogs of 145 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Mariners to win this game 5.6-3.1. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Seattle Mariners bring a 24-19 record to the battle against the 20-23 Tigers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Detroit injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 7 (Seattle Mariners) and the No. 19 (Detroit Tigers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Seattle Mariners No. 12 ranked offense (4.56 runs per game) against a Detroit Tigers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 20 at 4.7 runs allowed per game. The Seattle Mariners have been averaging 8.88 hits per game, less than the Detroit Tigers have managed so far this season (9.14 hits on average).

Detroit brings the No. 20-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mariners's No. 16-ranked defense.