The Detroit Tigers have not made it to the American League Championship Series for 12 years, while the Seattle Mariners have waited 24 years. Yet, one of these teams will find their way to the ALCS as they start off their best-of-five ALDS series this Saturday.
Series Overview
- Game 1: Saturday (here’s the full schedule).
- The Mariners reached the ALDS after claiming victory in the AL West, marking its last appearance in the ALCS back in 2001. Centerpiece player Cal Raleigh is determined to change this history as he hit an impressive 60 homers this season.
- The Tigers, earning the No. 6 seed, are looking to redeem themselves after losing the AL Central crown but advanced by beating the Cleveland Guardians in the Wild Card round.
Expert Predictions
picks considered fairly:
- R.J. Anderson: Sees Mariners edging out with a final prediction: Mariners in 4.
- Mike Axisa: Acknowledges the Mariners’ formidable offense and expects them to win 3 out of 4, recommending them to win in 4.
- Julian McWilliams: Predicts an easy win for the Mariners, naming the win in 4.
- Dayn Perry: Prefers Mariners due to their strong team capabilities, stating Mariners in 5.
- Matt Snyder: Expects the Tigers to take a win on one Tarik Skubal start, but views Mariners winning 4.
Series Odds
- Mariners: -175 | Tigers: +145
By the end, both teams will look to secure their spot in the ALCS, with mariners maintaining the upper hand based on current predictions.
