Oakland Athletics (2-7) vs. Detroit Tigers (6-2)
April 7, 2024 1:40 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Tigers -175 / Oakland Athletics +148; Over/Under: +7.5
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The Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers meet Sunday in MLB action at Comerica Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Athletics vs Tigers prediction.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics look to rebound from a 2-7 start before taking on the Rangers next. The Athletics have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Athletics are 2-3 this season when scoring 4 or more runs. J.D. Davis leads the Athletics with 9 hits and 2 RBI, while JJ Bleday and Ryan Noda have combined for 15 hits and 5 RBI. Joe Boyle gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 0-1 with a 23.63 ERA and 4 strikeouts this season. This will be Boyle’s second career game against the Dodgers.
Tigers Betting Preview
The Tigers look to build on their 6-2 record before playing the Pirates next. The Tigers have scored 6 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their first 8 games. The Tigers are 4-0 this season when scoring 4 or more runs. Gio Urshela leads the Tigers with 8 hits and 3 RBI, while Spencer Torkelson and Carson Kelly have combined for 13 hits and 7 RBI. Jack Flaherty gets the ball for the Tigers, and he is 0-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 7 strikeouts this season. This will be Flaherty’s second career game against the Athletics.
Detroit Tigers Team Facts
- The Tigers have lost each of their last six Sunday games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last eight games.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last 11 games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Tigers have lost the first inning in six of their last nine games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
Oakland Athletics Team Facts
- The Athletics have lost each of their last eight day games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in nine of the Athletics’ last 10 games at Comerica Park.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Athletics vs Tigers prediction
The Athletics just aren’t a team I’m excited to get behind because they’re one of the least talented teams in baseball. Joe Boyle has just four career MLB starts, and he was rocked in his season debut against the Red Sox. Jack Flaherty has been respectable over his career, and he was sharp in his season debut against the White Sox. The Tigers are playing well and finding ways to win. This should be no different against a poor A’s team. Give me the Tigers to get another victory.
