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Oakland Athletics to Face Detroit Tigers in Second Game of Series, Tigers Favored in Betting Odds at -166

The Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers are set to face off in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday. Jacob Lopez will be starting on the mound for the Athletics, with Jack Flaherty taking the mound for the Tigers. The first game of the series took place on Tuesday, with results not yet available at the time of publishing. Detroit is coming in as the favorite in the betting odds, opening at -166. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM EST. Stay tuned for further analysis on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +143 | Tigers -166
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-148) | Tigers -1.5 (+127)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 62%.

Oakland vs Detroit Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics recently completed a homestand against the Astros and the Guardians, splitting with Houston and dropping two of three against Cleveland. They are currently in last place in the AL West, 14 games behind the division leading Astros. In their last game against Cleveland, despite recording nine hits, they were unable to score in a 3-0 loss. Brent Rooker, the designated hitter, leads the team with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Jacob Wilson, the shortstop, is having an impressive season with a .349 batting average. Lawrence Butler, the leadoff hitter, has 11 home runs and 32 RBIs. Jacob Lopez, the left-handed pitcher, will be making his seventh start of the season. The Athletics have a power ranking of 25 and are currently 32-48 this season, ranking 15th in offense, scoring an average of 4.24 runs per game, and 29th in defense, allowing an average of 5.81 runs per game.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers have maintained control of the AL Central throughout the season, but suffered a setback by dropping two out of three games against Tampa Bay. Despite this, they still hold an 8.5 game lead over the Guardians in second place. Wenceel Perez played a key role in their recent win, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. Riley Greene has been a standout performer for the team, leading in several offensive categories. Spencer Torkelson has also been a solid contributor with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs. Jack Flaherty will be making his 16th start of the season for the Tigers, with a 5-8 record and a 4.83 ERA. The team has a power ranking of 18 and is rated 5th in offense and 10th in defense, with an overall record of 49-30. Oakland recently won 2 out of 3 games against Detroit in their last matchups.

Jack Flaherty Looks to Bounce Back Against Struggling Athletics as Tigers Aim to Take Advantage

Jack Flaherty, a talented pitcher, has had a few challenging outings recently, allowing 15 earned runs over his last two games. However, based on his performance against the Cubs and Giants, where he held them scoreless over six innings in two of his last five games, it is likely that Flaherty will bounce back. The Athletics, who rank 15th in run production, are struggling in their division, indicating weaknesses in their pitching staff. With Greene and Torkelson healthy, the Tigers are poised to take advantage of the Athletics' vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the Tigers to cover the runline in this matchup.

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