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Oakland Athletics Look to Avoid Second Straight Series Loss Against Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

The Oakland Athletics will be looking to avoid their second consecutive series loss as they face the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Thursday afternoon. The game, scheduled for 1:10 PM ET, will feature Jeffrey Springs starting for the Athletics and Dietrich Enns starting for the Tigers. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings. Detroit is currently the betting favorite to win, opening at -158. Please note that this preview was written before Wednesday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +138 | Tigers -158
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-150) | Tigers -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 61%.

Oakland vs Detroit Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are currently struggling, with five losses in their last seven games. They will look to break their slump and avoid another series loss when they play on Thursday. Offensively, they are averaging 4.19 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league, with a batting average of .252 (11th) and an on base percentage of .318 (17th). Defensively, they are giving up 5.84 runs per game, with opponents batting .273 against them. With a power ranking of 25, Oakland is ranked 21st in offense, 29th in defense, and have a season record of 32-49.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers recently experienced a series win over Pittsburgh followed by a series loss to Tampa Bay. They are looking to secure their second series win in their last three games when they play on Thursday. The team's strong offensive statistics include averaging 5.03 runs per game, a .254 batting average (10th in the league), a .324 on-base percentage (10th), and a .422 slugging percentage (fifth). Riley Greene has been a standout player with a .299 batting average, 17 home runs, and 61 RBI. Defensively, the Tigers are giving up 3.91 runs per game (ninth in the league) with opponents batting .236 against them (12th). The team's 3.50 ERA ranks sixth, and their 1.20 WHIP ranks fifth. Enns will be making his first start since 2021 in the upcoming game. Despite having a power ranking of 14, the Tigers rank fifth in offense, ninth in defense, and hold a 50-30 record overall, with Oakland winning their last three matchups against Detroit.

Oakland Athletics have competitive advantage over Detroit Tigers in upcoming game

The Oakland Athletics have demonstrated strong performance in three out of their last four road games, whereas the Detroit Tigers have only split their last six home games. The Athletics have a competitive advantage due to their proficiency in batting against left-handed pitchers, a skill that will be tested against Enns, who is returning to starting after primarily serving in the bullpen since 2021. Additionally, Detroit's bullpen has shown signs of struggle in recent games, indicating they may face challenges in containing the Athletics' offense. Conversely, Detroit may encounter difficulties in their offensive game against Springs, who has delivered solid pitching performances by allowing only three runs in his last two starts. With a history of success against the Tigers, Springs is expected to limit Detroit's offensive capabilities. Therefore, it is recommended to place a wager on the Oakland Athletics to win.

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