Game 5 of the 2025 ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners takes place Friday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The series is tied 2-2 after Detroit’s 9-3 win in Game 4. The winner advances to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS.
Pitching Matchup
The Mariners turn to George Kirby (10-8, 4.21 ERA), while the Tigers counter with Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. Detroit enters as a -120 favorite, with Seattle at +100, and the total is set at 6 runs.
Why the Mariners Can Win
Catcher Cal Raleigh has been unstoppable this postseason, batting .438 with 4 RBIs and 7 hits, hitting safely in every game this series. Shortstop J.P. Crawford is batting .300 with a homer and 2 RBIs in the series. Seattle has been strong at home, going 8-4 as a home underdog and 52-31 overall.
Why the Tigers Can Win
Center fielder Javier Baez leads Detroit this postseason with a .346 average, 9 hits, and a .370 OBP. He had a 2-for-4 performance with a homer and four RBIs in Game 4. First baseman Spencer Torkelson is leading the team in RBIs (6) and brings consistent power from the regular season. Detroit is 64-50 following a win and 49-41 after a victory.
Betting Insight
A projection model simulates games 10,000 times and is leaning Over 6 on the total, projecting 8.2 runs. The model has strong confidence in one side of the money line, highlighting potential value for bettors.
The Tigers vs. Mariners Game 5 promises high stakes and exciting playoff action. For full betting picks, projections, and insights, check expert predictions.
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