Tigers vs Athletics: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Detroit Tigers will try to avoid being swept by the Athletics. The Tigers are 78-56 and lead the AL Central Division. They lead the American League standings by half a game over the Toronto…
The Detroit Tigers will try to avoid being swept by the Athletics.
The Tigers are 78-56 and lead the AL Central Division. They lead the American League standings by half a game over the Toronto Blue Jays. Detroit has dropped three games in a row, with the pitching staff allowing at least seven runs in each of those losses. In the first game of the series, they wasted a 3-0 advantage late. In Game 2, both sides had some early offense, but the Athletics prevailed in 10 innings. The top of the lineup performed admirably in Game 2, but they must improve the defense and avoid the big inning.
The Athletics are 62-72 and last in the AL West Division. They have won three of their previous four games, and the offense is improving. In Game 2, the A's led 3-0 early, gave up four runs in the third, and the offense scored two more runs. The top of the lineup performed well, as Jacob Wilson smacked a three-run homer. The Athletics are finding ways to win close games and mount comebacks late in games.
Spread
- Tigers -1.5 (+113)
- Athletics +1.5 (-139)
Moneyline
- Tigers -133
- Athletics +108
Total
- OVER 10.5 (-114)
- UNDER 10.5 (-114)
*The above data was collected on Aug. 27, 2025, and may have changed since writing.
Tigers vs Athletics Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in five of Detroit's last six games.
- Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games.
- Detroit is 4-3 SU in its last seven games against the Athletics.
- Athletics is 6-2 SU in its last eight games.
- The total has gone OVER in five of Athletics' last six games at home.
- Athletics is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Detroit.
Tigers vs Athletics Injury Reports
Detroit Tigers
- Parker Meadows, CF - 10-day IL
- Matt Vierling, CF - 10-day IL
- Franyerber Montilla, SS - Day-to-day
- Bryce Rainer, SS - Day-to-day
Athletics
- Denzel Clarke, CF - 10-day IL
- Max Muncy, 3B - 10-day IL
Tigers vs Athletics Predictions and Picks
Detroit is 34-31 on the road and 6-4 in its last 10 games. The Tigers are ranked eighth in runs scored, 10th in batting average, 12th in on-base percentage, and seventh in slugging percentage. They are ranked eighth in ERA.
Riley Greene leads the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. In Game 2, he had two hits, including a home run, and four RBIs. Detroit needs to play with the lead better in the finale and set the tone, with some good pitching and defense. On the mound for the Tigers is Casey Mize, who is 12-4, with a 3.68 ERA. He has seven quality starts this season and is 3-0 in August.
The Athletics are 28-37 at home and 7-3 in their last 10 games. The A's are ranked 12th in runs scored, sixth in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging percentage. They are ranked 28th in ERA.
Shea Langeliers leads the team in home runs. In Game 2, he had three hits and two runs scored. The A's are playing with some confidence, and they just need to have the pitching get more consistent. On the mound for the Athletics is Luis Morales, who is 1-0, with a 1.72 ERA. He has pitched four times this season, and the A's have won three of those outings.
Best Bet: Under
The Tigers have suffered two demoralizing losses and are in a tight competition for first place in the AL. Detroit needs to improve its defensive performance and get its pitching back on track. The Athletics have found methods to win both low-scoring and high-scoring games. Both teams will aim to avoid the big inning in the finale.
