Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers will face off against the Athletics in the American League battle on Wednesday, August 27 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. This game marks the closing contest of a three-game series, with the Athletics winning the opener 8-3. The Tigers are currently favored to win with a -128 moneyline and a total of 10.5 runs. This preview was written before the results of Tuesday's game. Detroit previously won two out of three home games against Oakland in June. Stay tuned for our Tigers vs. Athletics prediction and the latest odds update for Wednesday's matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -126 | Athletics +112

Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+125) | Athletics +1.5 (-144)

Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 56%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers suffered a disappointing loss to the Athletics last Monday, despite Tarik Skubal's strong performance on the mound. Skubal struck out 12 batters but the Tigers made costly errors and gave up five runs in the seventh inning. This defeat marked Detroit's second loss in a row, but they have been performing well overall with a record of 9-3 in their last 12 games. The Tigers currently lead the American League standings, just ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays. The team is expected to win the AL Central in 2025. Casey Mize is scheduled to pitch against the Athletics on Wednesday night, boasting a record of 64-98 with a 3.68 ERA this season. Mize has only faced the Athletics once before, with Brent Rooker being the only player from the current A's roster who has seen him pitch, going 0-for-4 in previous encounters.