Tigers vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 8

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  • The Tigers are +100 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Tigers vs Athletics Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Tigers / Athletics TV Channel: BSDT | NSCA | MLBN

The Detroit Tigers (+100) visit Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (-120) on Sunday, September 8, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07pm EDT in Oakland, CA.

This season, the Tigers are 72-71 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 78-65 ATS.

Tigers vs Athletics Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Tigers starting pitcher: Undecided 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Athletics starting pitcher: J.T. Ginn 0-0, 4.30 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers-1.5 +165O 8.5 -120+100
Athletics +1.5 -200U 8.5 +100-120

Tigers vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Tigers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Parker Meadows has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 30 games (+15.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Kerry Carpenter has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 19 games (+14.90 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Parker Meadows has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 28 games (+12.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Dillon Dingler has hit the Runs Under in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Parker Meadows has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 30 games (+9.15 Units / 24% ROI)

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

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • JJ Bleday has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 23 games (+22.00 Units / 96% ROI)
  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 34 of his last 48 games (+19.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 20 games (+18.15 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Total Bases Over in 33 of his last 48 games (+17.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Runs Over in 30 of his last 50 games (+16.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 37 of their last 56 games (+17.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 58 games (+13.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 away games (+10.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 away games (+9.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 57 games (+13.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 37 of their last 57 games (+13.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 21 of their last 33 games at home (+7.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 55 of their last 100 games (+6.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 20 of their last 39 games at home (+5.40 Units / 12% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 75-68 against the Run Line (+0.2 Units / 0.1% ROI).

  • 72-71 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.18% ROI
  • 70-65 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.3 Units / -0.85% ROI
  • 65-70 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.1 Units / -7.83% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 78-65 against the Run Line (-1.2 Units / -0.64% ROI).

  • 62-81 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 0.07% ROI
  • 66-74 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.1 Units / -10.23% ROI
  • 74-66 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.9 Units / 0.57% ROI

Athletics vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
Shea Langeliers (OAK) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Kerry Carpenter (DET) 0.5 +425 0.5 -650
Lawrence Butler (OAK) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Riley Greene (DET) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Athletics vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lawrence Butler (OAK) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Riley Greene (DET) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Colt Keith (DET) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Kerry Carpenter (DET) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175

Athletics vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kerry Carpenter (DET) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Shea Langeliers (OAK) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Riley Greene (DET) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Matt Vierling (DET) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Athletics vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.T. Ginn (OAK) 4.5 +125 4.5 -160

Opponents are hitting just .160 (12-for-75) against Tyler Holton on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .325 — 100th Percentile.

Tyler Holton has allowed an OBP of just .233 (669 PA’s) since the 2022 season — 2nd best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .304 — 99th Percentile.

Tyler Holton has allowed an OBP of just .197 (249 PA’s) vs left-handed batters since last season — best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .313 — 100th Percentile.

Tyler Holton has allowed an OBP of just .192 (260 PA’s) vs left-handed batters since the 2022 season — best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .310 — 100th Percentile.

Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

J.T. Ginn had a first-pitch strike rate of just 36% (8/22) in his last start — 2nd lowest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 64% — second Percentile.

J.T. Ginn has a first-pitch strike rate of just 36% (8/22) over the past seven days (1 games) — 2nd lowest among AL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 64% — third Percentile.

J.T. Ginn has thrown breaking pitches 42% of the time (37/88) over the past seven days (1 games) — 9th highest among AL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 30% — 84th Percentile.

J.T. Ginn has thrown his slider 42% of the time (37/88) over the past seven days (1 games) — 4th highest among AL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 21% — 93rd Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Tigers are 33-3 (.917) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .751.

The Tigers are 11-51 (.177) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .102.

The Tigers are 24-1 (.960) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .800.

The Tigers are 15-49 (.234) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .142.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Athletics are 7-1 (.875) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .580.

The Athletics are just 90-143 (.386) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .525.

The Athletics are just 108-156 (.409) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .539.

The Athletics are just 136-86 (.613) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .720.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .292 (13,184 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .657 (13,184 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .716.

The Tigers are batting just .311 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .339.

The Tigers are batting .449 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .294 (17,146 PA’s) since the 2022 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

The Athletics are batting just .123 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .153.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .291 (8,518 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .296 (4,379 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Tigers pitchers have won only 16% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 849 of 11,363 batters (7%) since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 373 of 5,290 batters (7%) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 343 of 4,151 batters (8%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.49 (1264.0 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.34.

Athletics vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Oakland Athletics – No Injuries Reported
  • Detroit Tigers – No Injuries Reported

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