In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 8th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 41-50 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday night. Detroit scored two runs in the first inning and added four more in the sixth for the victory. The Tigers recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Keith, who went 1-2 with one home run and two RBIs. Skubal allowed five hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings for the win, while Finnegan picked up a hold. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Rangers and all three against the Yankees.
This season, Detroit has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 385 runs with a .236 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 13 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Troy Melton, who is 4-1 with a 2.05 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP over 44.0 innings pitched this year.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 41-50 this season after they lost game one by a score of 2-6 last night. The Athletics cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third inning, but only scored once in the last six innings for the loss. The A’s recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Bolte, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Ginn allowed two hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Lopez allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, the Athletics lost all three against the Marlins and two out of three against the Dodgers.
This season, the Athletics have a 5.11 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and a .267 opponent batting average, while they have scored 418 runs with a .248 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Nick Kurtz has led the Athletics with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jeffrey Springs, who is 3-8 with a 5.79 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 93.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Athletics have lost eight of their last nine games.
- The home team has won each of the last five games between the Athletics and Tigers.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the last five games between the Athletics and Tigers.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Athletics have lost the first inning in three of their last four games.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won each of their last seven games against the Tigers following a road loss.
- The Tigers have lost each of their last three games as favorites against the Athletics following a home win.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last nine Wednesday night games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a home win.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday games against the Tigers.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in three of their last four road games against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Tigers’ last seven games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Athletics’ last five games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Athletics’ last eight road games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in six of the Tigers’ last seven home games against AL West opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Troy Melton has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances.
- Kevin McGonigle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last nine games as home favorites.
- Troy Melton has recorded a win in three of his last four home appearances.
- Colt Keith has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in four of the Athletics’ last five games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Jeffrey Springs has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with the Athletics as underdogs against AL opponents.
- Zack Gelof has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 appearances after playing the previous day.
Tigers vs Athletics Prediction
The Athletics come into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 34 runs during that span. The A’s are 22-22 on the road this year, while the Tigers are 24-21 at home. Detroit has won three in a row, with all three wins coming by at least three runs. The Tigers are starting Melton, who has allowed two earned runs in his last 18.1 innings, while Springs has allowed 5+ earned runs in four of his last five outings. Take the Tigers -1.5 in this one.