Athletics vs Tigers Prediction 7/9/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate an Athletics vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, July 9th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics are 41-51 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 2-6 and 1-6. In game two, the Athletics cut the deficit to 3-1 in the fourth inning, but couldn’t find anymore runs in the loss. The Athletics recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Kuroda-Grauer, who went 3-4. Springs allowed six hits and six earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Suarez threw two relief innings. Prior to this series, the Athletics lost all three against the Marlins and two out of three against the Dodgers. 

This season, the Athletics have a 5.13 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and a .266 opponent batting average, while they have scored 419 runs with a .247 batting average and a .325 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 Jack Perkins, who is 2-4 with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 54.2 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 42-50 this year after they won game two by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday night. Detroit led 3-0 after the second inning and they added three more runs in the fifth to seal the win. The Tigers recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Torkelson, who went 1-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Melton allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 5.1 innings for the win, while Montero threw 1.2 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Rangers and all three against the Yankees. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.69 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while they have scored 391 runs with a .236 batting average and a .315 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 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 4-6 with a 4.29 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 100.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won seven of their last eight games.
• The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in 10 of their last 11 games against American League opponents.
• The Athletics have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Athletics have won four of their last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
• The Tigers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against the Athletics following a home win.
• The Athletics have covered the run line each of their last eight Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites against AL West opponents following a home win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last four games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Tigers’ last six games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last four games between the Athletics and Tigers.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Athletics’ last seven games against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Framber Valdez has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his six previous Thursday appearances against AL West teams that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in two of the Tigers’ last three home games against the Athletics.
• Kevin McGonigle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games as home favorites against AL opponents.
• Framber Valdez has recorded a win in seven of his last nine appearances with his team as a favorite against the Athletics .

Athletics Player Prop Facts

• Jack Perkins has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances.
• Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in six of his last 10 road appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 Thursday appearances.

Athletics vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored six runs in three straight games. The Tigers are 25-21 at home this year, while the Athletics are 22-23 on the road. The Athletics have lost five in a row and they have allowed 6+ runs in all five of those games. The A’s are starting Perkins, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five outings, while Valdez has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last five starts. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 9