On the evening of August 7, 2024, the Seattle Mariners will welcome the Detroit Tigers to T-Mobile Park for a highly anticipated baseball showdown, starting at 9:40 PM under a clear sky. Tarik Skubal, with an impressive 2.575 ERA, is set to start for the Tigers, while the Mariners will counter with George Kirby, who brings a 3.044 ERA to the mound.

This season, the Tigers are currently 11th in the AL Central Division with a 54-60 record, indicating a .47 winning percentage. They also hold a 20-22 record within the division. Lately, the Tigers have won 3 of their last 10 games and are coming off a recent win. Their performance on the road has mirrored their home efforts, with a slight edge in road wins.

Contrastingly, the Mariners sit 7th in the AL West Division, sporting a 59-55 record and a .52 winning percentage. They are first in their division with a 19-13 record. The team has won 6 out of their last 10 games but are currently on a 2-game losing streak. They have shown strength at home with a 33-25 record that overshadows their road performances.

As for the odds of this match, the Seattle Mariners are currently favored with a -135 money line compared to the Detroit Tigers at +115. The point spread is set at -1.5, suggesting expectations for a competitive game. The over/under for the match is listed at 6.5, indicating that a low-scoring affair is anticipated by oddsmakers. These odds accentuate the competitive spirit expected in the game, hinting at the Mariners’ slight home advantage and the possible tight contest between these two teams.