Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Oakland Athletics will face the Detroit Tigers on the road in the second game of the series at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon. Paul Blackburn will start for the A's,
Game outlook
The Oakland Athletics will face the Detroit Tigers on the road in the second game of the series at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon. Paul Blackburn will start for the A's, while Kenta Maeda will take the mound for the Tigers. The A's have won two of their previous three matchups with the Tigers. Detroit is the favorite to win the game, with the scheduled start time at 1:10 pm Eastern time.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +148 | Tigers -170
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-140) | Tigers -1.5 (+115)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 63%.
Oakland Athletics
The Red Sox swept the A's in a three-game series earlier this week in Oakland, with the A's losing the final game 1-0. Starter Ross Stripling pitched effectively but was saddled with his second loss of the season. Despite strong performances from individual players like J.D. Davis, Oakland's pitching staff is struggling, allowing five runs or more in five of their first seven games. Manager Mark Kotsay noted that the team's at-bats were better in the loss to the Sox. In terms of offense and defense, Oakland ranks low in both categories and has struggled to a 64-98 record this season. Reliever Freddy Tamok was placed on the injured list with a hip issue. Additionally, pitcher Blackburn has a 1-1 record with a 1.17 ERA over two career starts against the Tigers.