A’s vs. Tigers MLB Prediction
The A’s and Tigers will open a new series at Comerica Park on Tuesday night when Cole Irvin opposes Tarik Skubal at 7:10 p.m. ET. Oakland has had success in previous meetings with Detroit but are the A’s a safe play tonight?
Game Snapshot
915 Oakland A’s (-120) at 916 Detroit Tigers (+100); o/u 9
7:10 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Oakland A’s DFS SPIN
Starling Marte went 0-for-4 but still managed to steal two bases during the Athletics victory over the Yankees on Saturday. The star outfielder reached base on a throwing error in both the third inning and fifth inning for those confused by the logistics. Marte becomes the first player in MLB history to record 20-plus stolen bases in both the American and National Leagues in the same season. The 32-year-old leads the majors with 42 stolen bases and sits 17 above Trea Turner in the National League. Marte is going to appear on quite a few championship rosters in fantasy this season.
Detroit Tigers DFS Spin
Akil Baddoo is back in the Tigers’ lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Blue Jays. Baddoo has sat out two consecutive games after making his return from the injured list earlier this week. He’s back patrolling left field and occupying the leadoff spot on Saturday evening against the Blue Jays. The electrifying 23-year-old rookie outfielder is hitting .261/.327/.458 with 44 runs scored, 10 home runs, 45 RBI and 14 stolen bases across 339 plate appearances.
A’s vs. Tigers Betting Prediction
The A’s are 36-17 in their last 53 games versus the Tigers and are 15-3 in their last 18 games in Detroit. The A’s are also 73-24 in their last 97 games versus American League Central opponents, are 13-5 in their last 18 games following an off day and are 38-16 in their last 54 road games versus a left-handed starter. On the other side, the Tigers are 1-6 in their last seven home games, are 24-63 in their last 87 home games versus a team with a winning record and are 64-147 in their last 211 games versus a team with a winning record.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: OAKLAND A’S -120