Prop Bets: Seattle Mariners VS Detroit Tigers 2025-07-12
Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners: A Tale of Two Lineups (With a Side of Props)
The Detroit Tigers (-128) are favored to stomp the Seattle Mariners (+108) like a rookie on a group chat—aggressively, and with zero subtlety. Let’s break it down:
- The Tigers’ Case for Victory: Their 6th-ranked offense (5.0 RPG) will likely outgun the Mariners’ 13th-place attack (416 total runs, but hey, that’s a lot of RBI hopefuls). Casey Mize (3.46 ERA) vs. George Kirby (3.94 ERA)? It’s like sending a math tutor to duel a guy who still uses a slide rule.
- The Mariners’ Hilariously Desperate Counterpunch: They’ll need Julio Rodriguez to double like he’s late for a meeting (his over/under on total bases is 1.5, per DraftKings). Good luck—his implied probability to exceed that? A laughable 52%.
- Player Props to Waste Your Money On:
- Gleyber Torres (Tigers): Over 1.5 total bases at +120? He’s a human exclamation mark.
- Cal Raleigh (Mariners): Over 1.5 RBIs at -125? A Hail Mary for your soul.
- Julio Rodriguez: Over 0.5 doubles at +320? If he connects, you’ll cry happy tears.
Implied Probabilities (Because Math):
- Tigers to win: 56% (based on -128 odds).
- Mariners to win: 49% (based on +108 odds).
- Total runs under 8.0: 51% (per FanDuel’s 1.85 line).
Final Verdict: The Tigers are the prudent bet, but if you must chase chaos, take the Mariners’ over on Julio Rodriguez’s total bases. It’s the only way to guarantee a story for the week after.
Disclaimer: This prediction is 75% statistical analysis and 25% caffeine-induced delusions. Take it with a grain of salt, or better yet, a bag of ballpark franks. 🍔
Created: July 12, 2025, 8:58 a.m. GMT