MLB Prediction: Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics (Wednesday, August 27 at 10:05 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | DET | OAK |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -141 | +115 |
| Total (O/U) | 10.5 | |
| Run Line | -1.5 (118) | +1.5 (-140) |
| Last 5 RPG | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Record | 78–55 | 61–72 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
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The Athletics have taken two straight from Detroit, and with both clubs averaging under 10.5 combined runs across their last 10 games, this matchup analysis points toward a disciplined betting angle. The Tigers enter off a 2-3 stretch with 5.6 RPG, while Oakland has steadied at 3-2 over the last five with 4.6 RPG. With Oakland holding a 3–2 edge in the season series, the momentum and situational data tilt toward the home side and an Under lean on the total.
Game Time
Coverage starts at Wednesday, August 27 at 10:05 PM ET at pitcher-friendly Oakland Coliseum with spacious foul territory.
Odds & Spread Line
- Detroit Tigers: -141
- Oakland Athletics: +115
Total: 10.5
- Run Line — Detroit Tigers: -1.5 (+118)
- Run Line — Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-140)
Latest Team Records
Detroit Tigers: 78-55 (Win %: 0.586)
Oakland Athletics: 61-72 (Win %: 0.459)
Injury Report
Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Key Player Stats
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: 0.266 AVG, 31 HR, 95 RBI
- Spencer Torkelson: 0.242 AVG, 28 HR, 70 RBI
- Kerry Carpenter: 0.264 AVG, 22 HR, 50 RBI
Oakland Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 0.266 AVG, 26 HR, 74 RBI
- Tyler Soderstrom: 0.273 AVG, 23 HR, 74 RBI
- Shea Langeliers: 0.262 AVG, 29 HR, 65 RBI
Team Analysis
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers sit at 78-55 overall, but their recent 2-3 record in the last five reflects inconsistency at the plate despite averaging 5.6 runs per game in that span. On the road they have been competitive at 34-31, yet the offense has leaned heavily on streaky production from Riley Greene without consistent secondary support. That lack of rhythm has left them vulnerable against opponents who pressure them early in games.
Detroit Tigers’ last 10 contests at 6-4 show they can grind results, but the scoring profile remains uneven and reliant on timely hits from Spencer Torkelson or Kerry Carpenter. When those bats fail to connect, the lineup struggles to sustain rallies, and that has been evident in their recent losses. Against an Oakland side that has tightened execution at home, this inconsistent Tigers offense looks less reliable.
- Batting Average: 0.251
- Total Runs Scored: 644
- Home Runs: 171
- OBP: 0.319
- SLG: 0.425
- OPS: 0.745
- ERA: 3.8
- WHIP: 1.22
Away Record: 34-31 • Home Record: 44-25
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (5.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 6-4 (5.5 RPG)
Oakland Athletics
The Athletics enter with a 61-72 record, but their last five at 3-2 and last 10 at 7-3 reveal a group finding traction. Brent Rooker has delivered timely power to stabilize the order, and the team has averaged 4.6 runs across the last five to keep opponents under pressure. At home, despite a 28-37 mark, the recent improvement in form has been enough to tilt momentum in their favor.
Tyler Soderstrom’s steady production and Shea Langeliers’ ability to drive in runs have added balance to Oakland Athletics’ attack. The Athletics’ 5.3 runs per game over the last 10 underline their improved rhythm, especially when compared to Detroit Tigers’ uneven output. With the home side carrying both recent form and head-to-head success, Oakland holds the sharper betting profile.
- Batting Average: 0.253
- Total Runs Scored: 600
- Home Runs: 183
- OBP: 0.319
- SLG: 0.432
- OPS: 0.751
- ERA: 4.82
- WHIP: 1.37
Away Record: 34-35 • Home Record: 28-37
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 7-3 (5.3 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Oakland Athletics lead 3–2 (Last 5 games)
- August 26, 2025: DET 6 @ OAK 7
- 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 10.2 total runs, with 5 games that would have cleared today’s total of 10.5.
Oakland Athletics’ last 10 games have averaged 9.8 combined runs, with 5 games clearing the same number of 10.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Oakland Athletics’ 7-3 performance over the last 10 combined with back-to-back wins in this series signals a team trending upward, while Detroit Tigers’ recent 2-3 stretch reflects inconsistency. With balanced contributions from Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, and Shea Langeliers, along with a 3–2 head-to-head edge, the Athletics are the sharper side to back at home.
Trend and context support the Oakland Athletics at +115 as the bet.
Over/Under Prediction
Last five form shows the Oakland Athletics at 4.6 RPG and the Detroit Tigers at 5.6, giving context for the number.
These teams are combining for 10.2 runs per game recently — below the posted total of 10.5. That points toward the Under 10.5.
Bookmakers
These lines come from: FanDuel, BetOnline.ag, LowVig.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, MyBookie.ag, Bovada, BetRivers, BetMGM, BetUS, Fanatics.
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