Athletics vs Tigers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 7

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  • The Tigers are -190 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics vs Tigers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Athletics / Tigers TV Channel: NSCA | BSDT

The Oakland Athletics (+155) visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers (-190) on Sunday, April 7, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm EDT in Detroit, MI.

This season, the Athletics are 2-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Tigers are 3-5 ATS.

Athletics vs Tigers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Athletics starting pitcher: Joe Boyle 0-1, 23.65 ERA
  • Tigers starting pitcher: Jack Flaherty 0-0, 1.50 ERA

Athletics vs. Tigers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 -130O 8 -105+155
Tigers -1.5 +105U 8 -115-190

Athletics vs Tigers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 58.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Seth Brown has hit the RBIs Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+9.80 Units / 140% ROI)
  • Ryan Noda has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 22 away games (+8.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ryan Noda has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+8.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Zack Gelof has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 23 away games (+8.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • JP Sears has hit the Earned Runs Under in 11 of his last 14 away games (+7.65 Units / 42% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Tarik Skubal has hit the Strikeouts Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Andy Ibanez has hit the RBIs Over in 6 of his last 8 games at home (+9.20 Units / 115% ROI)
  • Andy Ibanez has hit the Hits Over in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+9.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Tarik Skubal has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+8.45 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Andy Ibanez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 86 of their last 148 games (+15.73 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.14 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 84 games (+9.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 52 away games (+6.81 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 76 of their last 151 games (+15.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 29 games (+11.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.89 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 41 of their last 75 games (+8.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+7.39 Units / 74% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 5-4 against the Run Line (-0.7 Units / -5.69% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units / -52.22% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.75 Units / 28.35% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.8 Units / -37.44% ROI

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 3-5 against the Run Line (-2.15 Units / -20% ROI).

  • 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.85 Units / 34.68% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -28.98% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.65 Units / 18.75% ROI

Tigers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Meadows 0.5 +750 0.5 -1200
Noda 0.5 +800 0.5 -1400
Keith 0.5 +825 0.5 -1400
Canha 0.5 +825 0.5 -1400
Urshela 0.5 +1000 0.5 -2000

Tigers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Flaherty 6.5 -155 6.5 +120
Boyle 5.5 +115 5.5 -150

Joe Boyle has limited playing time.

Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jack Flaherty allowed an OBP of .453 (236 PA’s) versus the 2-3-4 hitters in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .325 — first Percentile.

Jack Flaherty allowed an OBP of .317 (357 PA’s) with two-strikes in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .246 — first Percentile.

Jack Flaherty walked 39 of 236 batters (17%) versus the 2-3-4 hitters in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

Opponents batted .438 (7-for-16) against Jack Flaherty in close and late situations in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .231 — first Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Athletics are just 4-8 (.333) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .592.

The Athletics are just 88-63 (.579) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Athletics are just 30-87 (.254) after a loss since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .487.

The Athletics are just 37-12 (.740) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .858.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Tigers were 32-9 (.780) when they scored in the first inning in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .612.

The Tigers are 32-9 (.762) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .614.

The Tigers are just 18-24 (.429) after a home win since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .528.

The Tigers are 56-20 (.727) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2022 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .638.

The Athletics are batting just .212 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .289 (12,158 PA’s) since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .288 (8,910 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .642 (8,910 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .645 (9,265 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .295 (12,256 PA’s) since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

The Tigers are batting just .217 on pitches 95 mph or greater since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .355 against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.01 (693.2 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.42.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 38% against Athletics pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Athletics allowed 5.95 runs per game (482/81) on the road in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.60.

Athletics pitchers walked 694 of 6,384 batters (11%) in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .107 against Tigers pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .261.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 33% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Opponents are hitting just .162 against Tigers pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .154 against Tigers pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Tigers vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Austin Meadows (Detroit Tigers): Personal, Out
  • Matthew Boyd (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, Out
  • Sawyer Gipson-Long (Detroit Tigers): Groin, 15-Day IL
  • Brendan White (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Freddy Pacheco (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, Out
  • Garrett Hill (Detroit Tigers): Lat, Out
  • Ken Waldichuk (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Aledmys Diaz (Oakland Athletics): Calf, 60-Day IL
  • Freddy Tarnok (Oakland Athletics): Hip, 15-Day IL
  • James Kaprielian (Oakland Athletics): Shoulder, Out
  • Trevor Gott (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Drew Rucinski (Oakland Athletics): Back, Out
  • Sean Newcomb (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Luis Medina (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 15-Day IL
  • Angel Felipe (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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