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Detroit Tigers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Athletics in Sutter Health Park Showdown

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Detroit Tigers will be playing against the Athletics in an American League matchup at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. This game is the second of a three-game series, with the Tigers having won two out of three games when they previously faced off in June. The Tigers are the -145 moneyline favorites for this game, with a total of 11.0 runs expected. For more information on this Tigers vs. Athletics prediction and other MLB picks for Tuesday's games, be sure to read on. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -125 | Athletics +112
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+118) | Athletics +1.5 (-137)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 56%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are currently on a hot streak, winning five consecutive series and going 12-4 in their last 16 games. They are leading the AL Central and were the best team in the American League as of Monday morning. Last week, the Tigers went 5-1, sweeping the Houston Astros and taking two out of three games against the Kansas City Royals. Their bullpen has been strong with a 2.33 ERA and their lineup has been productive with a .282/.371/.544 slash line. Charlie Morton will be pitching for the Tigers on Tuesday, with a 2-2 record and a 3.63 ERA in four starts with the team. He has a solid track record against the Athletics, with a 2-1 record and a 3.21 ERA in nine career starts.

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are currently at the bottom of the AL West and will not be making the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. Despite this, the team has shown improvement in their recent performance. They have won three of their previous five series and are 9-5 in their last 14 games. In their recent road games, they swept the Minnesota Twins but lost two out of three against the Seattle Mariners. During this six-game stretch, the Athletics scored 26 runs with a .215/.297/.368 triple-slash, while their bullpen has an impressive 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and .172 batting average against in 25 innings of work. Due to an injury, Jack Perkins is unavailable for the upcoming game, so the Athletics may call someone up or have a bullpen day. Osvaldo Bido is a potential option for a spot start, as he has recently performed well in relief.

Tigers set to capitalize on Athletics' bullpen fatigue in Tuesday night's game at Sutter Health Park

Charlie Morton has shown improvement in his recent starts, demonstrating his ability to limit runs and hits. Despite the Athletics bullpen performing well in the past week, the high number of innings thrown may result in fatigue for some pitchers. This may give the Tigers an advantage, especially considering their strong performance at the plate, with a higher wRC+ against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers compared to the A's. Based on these factors, the Tigers appear to have an edge in Tuesday night's game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

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