MLB Prediction: Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics (Tuesday, August 26 at 10:05 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | DET | OAK |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -145 | +118 |
| Total (O/U) | 11.0 | |
| Run Line | -1.5 (105) | +1.5 (-125) |
| Last 5 RPG | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Record | 78–54 | 60–72 |
| Lines: BetMGM, Bovada, Caesars, DraftKings +3 more | ||
More MLB picks: Detroit Tigers · Oakland Athletics
The Tigers enter this matchup analysis having averaged 5.8 runs per game across their last five, compared with the Athletics’ 4.8, creating a recent combined pace of 10.6 runs. Detroit Tigers’ consistency in producing offense on the road, paired with Oakland Athletics’ uneven home record, tilts the edge toward the visitors in this MLB prediction. With both clubs trending below the posted total of 11 in their recent scoring averages, the environment sets up for a disciplined betting angle.
Game Time
Game time: Tuesday, August 26 at 10:05 PM ET at pitcher-friendly Oakland Coliseum with spacious foul territory.
Odds & Spread Line
- Detroit Tigers: -145
- Oakland Athletics: +118
Total: 11
- Run Line — Detroit Tigers: -1.5 (+105)
- Run Line — Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-125)
Latest Team Records
Detroit Tigers: 78-54 (Win %: 0.591)
Oakland Athletics: 60-72 (Win %: 0.455)
Injury Report
Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Key Player Stats
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: 0.264 AVG, 31 HR, 95 RBI
- Spencer Torkelson: 0.243 AVG, 28 HR, 70 RBI
- Kerry Carpenter: 0.258 AVG, 22 HR, 50 RBI
Oakland Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 0.268 AVG, 26 HR, 74 RBI
- Tyler Soderstrom: 0.269 AVG, 23 HR, 74 RBI
- Shea Langeliers: 0.262 AVG, 28 HR, 61 RBI
Team Analysis
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers’ 7-3 mark over their last 10 games reflects a team playing with confidence and rhythm, and their 3-2 stretch in the last five confirms their ability to sustain pressure despite occasional setbacks. Riley Greene has been a steady source of production and sets the tone for an offense that continues to generate runs at a reliable clip. With a 34-30 road record, Detroit has consistently translated its offensive approach into results away from home.
Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter add balance to this lineup, ensuring that opposing pitchers cannot focus on a single threat. Detroit Tigers’ ability to maintain nearly six runs per game in the last five shows offensive depth that pairs well with a capable pitching staff. The Tigers’ consistent scoring profile makes them the more trustworthy side in a matchup against a weaker home opponent.
- Batting Average: 0.25
- Total Runs Scored: 641
- Home Runs: 170
- OBP: 0.319
- SLG: 0.425
- OPS: 0.744
- ERA: 3.8
- WHIP: 1.22
Away Record: 34-30 • Home Record: 44-25
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (5.8 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 7-3 (5.6 RPG)
Oakland Athletics
The Athletics’ 7-3 mark in their last 10 games suggests recent competitiveness, but a 27-37 home record underlines their inability to consistently protect their own field. Brent Rooker has delivered pop, yet the team’s run production at 4.8 per game over the last five trails Detroit Tigers’ pace. That gap becomes more pronounced when factoring in their struggles to string together consistent home wins.
Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers provide occasional sparks, but the Athletics’ lineup is less balanced compared with Detroit Tigers’ top-end hitters. Their neutral 3-2 record in the last five games shows they are competitive but not dominant, especially in a setting where their pitching staff has been vulnerable. The Athletics’ inconsistency at home makes them the less reliable betting side against a Tigers team that thrives on the road.
- Batting Average: 0.252
- Total Runs Scored: 592
- Home Runs: 180
- OBP: 0.319
- SLG: 0.431
- OPS: 0.75
- ERA: 4.83
- WHIP: 1.37
Away Record: 34-35 • Home Record: 27-37
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.8 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 7-3 (5.6 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Tied 2–2 (Last 4 games)
- August 25, 2025: DET 3 @ OAK 8
- June 26, 2025: OAK 0 @ DET 8
- June 25, 2025: OAK 3 @ DET 0
- June 24, 2025: OAK 4 @ DET 11
Over/Under Trends
Detroit Tigers’ last 10 games have averaged 9.6 total runs, with 3 games that would have cleared today’s total of 11.
Oakland Athletics’ last 10 games have averaged 9.8 combined runs, with 3 games clearing the same number of 11.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Detroit Tigers’ superior record, stronger road splits, and consistent scoring output make them the clear side against an Oakland team that has labored to defend home turf. With balanced contributions from Greene, Torkelson, and Carpenter, the Tigers are better positioned to control the pace and secure another win.
We’re backing the Detroit Tigers to handle business.
Over/Under Prediction
Recent five-game scoring: the Oakland Athletics are at 4.8 RPG and the Detroit Tigers at 5.8 — a useful baseline against the total.
These teams are combining for 10.6 runs per game recently — below the posted total of 11.0. That points toward the Under 11.0.
Bookmakers
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