Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction for ALDS 2 on 10/5

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners are set for Game 2 of the ALDS. The game will be held at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, where the Tigers will try to take the lead in the series. Both teams aim to advance in this best-of-5 series, with the Tigers led by manager A.J. Hinch and the Mariners by Dan Wilson.

The Tigers ended the regular season with a record of 87-75, while the Mariners finished at 90-72. Detroit will rely on Tarik Skubal, who posted an ERA of 2.21 during the season. Seattle counters with Luis Castillo, who had an ERA of 3.54. The game starts at 8:03 PM on FS1, and weather conditions are expected to be mild, with a light breeze.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers have shown a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Seattle Mariners with a score of 3-2. Kerry Carpenter played a key role by hitting a home run and driving in two runs. In the game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Tigers won 6-3. Dillon Dingler contributed with a home run and an RBI. The team collected 10 hits in that game.

In their last five games, the Tigers won three times. Their offense has been consistent, with players like Spencer Torkelson and Gleyber Torres making significant impacts. Torkelson leads the team with 31 home runs this season. On the pitching side, Tarik Skubal is set to start the next game. He has been effective with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 0.89.

The Tigers have a batting average of .247, placing them ninth in the league. Their on-base percentage stands at .316, ranking tenth. They have hit 198 home runs this season. The team ranks 13th in the league for strikeouts, with a total of 1375. They will aim to continue their recent success against the Mariners.

Tigers vs Mariners Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -126, Mariners Moneyline +105, Total Over/Under 6.5

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners have been struggling in recent games. They lost their last game to the Detroit Tigers, 3-2. George Kirby pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out eight batters.

The Mariners’ offense has not been very strong. In the regular season, they have a batting average of .244, which ranks 11th. Cal Raleigh is a key player, leading the team with 60 home runs and a batting average of .247.

Pitching has been a mixed bag for the Mariners. Luis Castillo is set to start the next game with an ERA of 3.54. The team has an overall ERA of 3.87, placing them 12th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tigers are favored with a moneyline of -126 against the Mariners at +105. The Tigers have a slightly better batting average and on-base percentage, which could give them an edge. The Tigers’ pitching is also slightly better, with a lower earned run average. The projected score is Tigers 4, Mariners 3. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Tigers to win.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. Both teams have solid pitching, with earned run averages close to each other. Given the expected low score of 4-3, the recommendation is to pick the under 6.5 runs. This aligns with both teams’ rankings in pitching and batting average against.