Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction for ALDS 1 on 10/4

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners begin their ALDS series at T-Mobile Park. This game is the first in a best-of-5 series. The Tigers had a regular-season record of 87-75 and finished one game behind in the AL Central. They are led by manager A.J. Hinch and pitching coach Chris Fetter. The Tigers had a road record of 41-40 this season.

The Seattle Mariners finished the regular season with a 90-72 record. They have a strong home record of 51-30 at T-Mobile Park. Dan Wilson manages the team, with Pete Woodworth as the pitching coach. George Kirby will start for the Mariners, while Troy Melton takes the mound for the Tigers. The game is set for Saturday night, October 4, 2025, at 8:38 PM, with FS1 airing the game.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers are heading into their next game with some strong recent performances. They won their last game against the Cleveland Guardians, 6-3. Jack Flaherty had a good start, allowing only one earned run in 4 2/3 innings.

Offensively, the Tigers have been getting contributions from several players. Dillon Dingler hit a home run in the last game, while Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter also chipped in with hits. The team has a batting average of .247 this season, which ranks 9th in the league.

On the pitching side, Troy Melton will start against the Mariners. Melton has a 2.76 ERA and a WHIP of 1.01. The Tigers’ pitching staff holds a 3.97 ERA, ranking 16th overall in the league.

Tigers vs Mariners Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tigers +183, Mariners -218

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners are looking to bounce back after a series of tough games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the recent game on September 28, they fell to the Dodgers 6-1, managing only five hits. Bryce Miller started on the mound, giving up four earned runs in four innings.

In the previous game on September 27, the Mariners lost 5-3 but showed some power with a home run from Jorge Polanco. The team collected eight hits in total. Logan Gilbert pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs with five strikeouts.

Despite recent losses, the Mariners have shown they can score runs, as seen in their 6-2 win against the Colorado Rockies on September 25. Eugenio Suárez had a strong game with three hits and three RBIs, including a home run. Emerson Hancock delivered four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mariners are favored to win with a moneyline of -218. The Tigers have a moneyline of +183. The Mariners have a strong hitting lineup with a batting average of .244 and rank 3rd in home runs with 238. This suggests they have the edge over the Tigers, who have a batting average of .247 and rank 10th in home runs with 198. The projected score is Mariners 5, Tigers 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.0. The Mariners have a solid pitching staff with an earned run average of 3.87, ranking 12th. The Tigers have an ERA of 3.97, ranking 16th. Both teams have decent pitching, which may keep the total score low. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 7.0.