| MATCHUP | Detroit Tigers | Oakland Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 78-55 | 61-72 |
| Where | Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California | |
| When | Monday, August 25, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:05 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Athletics Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 25th at the Sutter Health Park in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Preview
The Athletics have a 60-72 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the AL West. The Athletics have a 26-37 home record and are 66-60 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-11 road defeat by the Mariners, and are 4-2 in their last 6 games. They are playing the Cardinals and the Rangers next.
The Athletics have a .252 batting average this season, .319 OBP and .431 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 4.83 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Brent Rooker leads the Athletics with 138 hits, while Tyler Soderstrom is the team’s best hitter with a .269 batting average, leading the team in RBI, with 74. Shea Langeliers adds a team-high 28 home runs.
J.T. Ginn (L) is the projected starter for the Athletics, and he has a 2-5 record, 4.95 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.
Detroit Tigers Preview
The Detroit Tigers have a 78-54 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the AL Central. The Tigers have a 34-29 road record and are 68-56 in over/under. They are coming off an 8-10 home defeat by the Royals, which ended their previous five-game winning streak. Over is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games and are playing the Royals and the Mets next.
The Tigers have a .250 batting average this season, .319 OBP and .425 slugging percentage. Detroit’s pitching staff has a 3.80 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Tigers with 129 hits, leading the team both in RBI, with 95, and in home runs, with 31. Zach McKinstry the team’s best hitter with a .266 batting average.
Tarik Skubal (R) is the projected starter for the Tigers, and he has a 11-3 record, 2.32 ERA and 0.87 WHIP.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won each of their last seven games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games following a loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last seven night games against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have lost five of their last six home games following a road loss.
- The road team has covered the run line in six of the Athletics’ last seven games.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 11 home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last eight Monday home games.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against the Athletics.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Athletics’ last four night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Tigers’ last six games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last six games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank T2nd in the league for doubles this season (235).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for home runs allowed this season (186).
- The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (57).
- The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for triples this season (30).
Tigers vs Athletics Prediction
The Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 head-to-head meetings against the Athletics, and are 3-1 their last 4 meetings in Oakland.
In this Tigers vs Athletics Prediction, the Tigers are coming as -220 home favorites. Despite yesterday’s loss, the Tigers are playing once again good baseball, and are putting their ace on the mound in Tarik Skubal, who bounced back after three shaky starts, with a shutout against the Astros. Ginn has been much weaker at home for the A’s, with a 6.75 home ERA, and he has not been in his best form lately. The Tigers also have a better bullpen and a better offense, so I expect them to dominate this game and get away with a comfortable win. Take the Detroit Tigers on the runline in this one.