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Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 9-7-24 MLB Picks

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Evan Walker

Detroit Tigers (71-70) vs. Oakland Athletics (61-80)
September 7, 2024 4:07 pm EDT
The Line: Oakland Athletics -112 / Detroit Tigers -105; Over/Under: +8
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The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics meet Saturday in MLB game 2 action at Oakland Coliseum. Here’s an Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Prediction. This article will include an Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Pick.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 71-71 on the year after playing the Red Sox and Padres. The Detroit Tigers have scored 15 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 7 Games. The Detroit Tigers have won 4 of their last 7 Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Matt Vierling leads the Detroit Tigers with 119 hits and 51 RBI, while Colt Keith and Riley Greene have combined for 226 hits and 111 RBI.

Oakland Athletics Betting Preview

The Oakland Athletics are 62-80 on the year after playing the Rangers and Mariners. The Oakland Athletics have scored 14 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 Games. The Oakland Athletics have won 6 of their last 9 Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Brent Rooker leads the Oakland Athletics with 140 hits and 99 RBI, while JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers have combined for 218 hits and 123 RBI.

Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Pitching Pick Matchup

Brant Hurter gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 3-1 with a 3.25 ERA and 26 strikeouts this season. Hurter has allowed 10 hits and 3 runs in his last 10 innings. Hurter has a 5.19 ERA and .206 allowed batting average in 8.2 road innings. This will be Hurter’s first career Game against the Oakland Athletics.

Brady Basso gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics, and he is 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 3 strikeouts this season. Basso has allowed 3 hits and 2 runs in 3.1 innings this season. This will be Basso’s first career MLB start. This will be Basso’s first career Game against the Detroit Tigers.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight home games following a home win.
The Tigers have won each of their last four-day games against AL West opponents following a road loss.
The Tigers have covered the run line in 14 of their last 15 road games against American League opponents.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven-day games against AL Central opponents.
The Athletics have lost the first inning in each of their last three-day games against American League opponents.
The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven-day games against AL Central opponents.
The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven-day games against AL Central opponents.

Oakland Athletics Player Prop Facts

Brent Rooker has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games against AL opponents.
Brent Rooker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 10 games against AL opponents.
Zack Gelof has scored at least one run in each of the Athletics’ last four games against the Tigers.
Brent Rooker has recorded at least one total base in each of the Athletics’ last 10 games against AL opponents.
Seth Brown has recorded at least one Single in seven of the Athletics’ last eight home games.
Brent Rooker has hit a home run in five of the Athletics’ last six Saturday day games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

Colt Keith has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers’ last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
Colt Keith has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 12 road games.
Wenceel Perez has scored a run in each of his last six appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
Colt Keith has recorded at least one total base in each of the Tigers’ last 12 road games.
Javier Baez has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against AL West opponents.
Riley Greene has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against AL opponents.
Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a losing record.

Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Prediction

I’m not excited to get behind either inexperienced pitcher in Brant Hurter or Brady Basso. The Oakland Athletics are worth a look given how their offense continues to produce, and it’s a quick turnaround after an impressive extra innings win last night. However, this is a pick ’em spot, and it’s why I have to lean toward the better team in the Tigers. I need some bang for my buck to side with the Athletics. Give me the Tigers at this price point.