Athletics vs Tigers Prediction 7/7/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate an Athletics vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 7th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics are 41-49 this season after they lost all three games against the Marlins by scores of 5-12, 2-7, and 8-9. In game three, the Athletics allowed the first eight runs in the game, but they did cut the deficit to 9-8 in the ninth, before falling short in the loss. The Athletics recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Heim, who went 2-4 with one home run and six RBIs. Jump allowed eight hits and five earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while Barnett allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, the Athletics lost two out of three against the Dodgers and two out of three against the Angels. 

This season, the Athletics have a 5.10 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and a .267 opponent batting average, while they have scored 416 runs with a .248 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Nick Kurtz has led the Athletics with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is JT Ginn, who is 7-4 with a 3.04 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 94.2 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 40-50 this year after they won two out of three against the Rangers by scores of 4-10, 3-0, and 6-3. In game three, Detroit trailed 1-0 in the third inning, but they scored the next six runs to get the win. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Greene, who went 3-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Mize allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Jansen picked up the save. Prior to that series, Detroit swept the Yankees in three games, but lost two out of three against the Astros before that. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.76 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 379 runs with a .236 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 13 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Tarik Skubal, who is 4-4 with a 3.15 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP over 65.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won five of their last six games.
• The Athletics have lost four of their last five games against American League opponents.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in five of their last six games.
• The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Athletics have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Tigers.
• The Tigers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Athletics following a win.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games at Comerica Park following a loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Athletics at Comerica Park following a win.

Total Runs Facts

• Four of the Tigers’ last five games as favorites against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Six of the Athletics’ last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Athletics’ last six games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the Tigers’ last nine games against AL West opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit at least one home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as favorites against AL opponents.
• Tarik Skubal has recorded nine or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Tigers as favorites against AL West opponents.
• Kevin McGonigle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight games as home favorites.
• Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

• Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in five of his last six appearances with the Athletics as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• J.T. Ginn has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his last four road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Zack Gelof has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against AL opponents.
• J.T. Ginn has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances with the Athletics as underdogs.

Athletics vs Tigers Prediction

Detroit rolls into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five. The Tigers are 23-21 at home this year, while the Athletics are 22-21 on the road. The A’s have lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 7+ runs in all four of those losses. The Athletics are starting Ginn, who has allowed 1, 3, 3, 0, and 5 earned runs in his last five starts, while Skubal has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts. Take the Tigers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers -1.5