The Detroit Tigers host the Athletics on Thursday, June 26, 2025. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA and FanDuel Sports Detroit.
Find my Athletics vs Tigers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends and more.
The A's and Tigers are set to play the rubber match of their three-game on series on Thursday. Jeffrey Springs gets the ball for the Athletics while Dietrich Enns — who will be making his first MLB appearance since 2021 — starts for the Tigers.
My Athletics vs Tigers Prediction, Pick
- Athletics vs Tigers picks: Tigers moneyline (-158 | Play to -170)
My Athletics vs Tigers best bet is the Tigers moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Athletics vs Tigers Odds
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+1.5 -150 | 8.5 -120o / 100u | +135 |
| Tigers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-1.5 +125 | 8.5 -120o / 100u | -160 |
Athletics vs Tigers Starting Pitchers
| LHP Jeffrey Springs (ATH) | Stat | LHP Dietrich Enns (DET) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | W-L | Season Debut |
| 0.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | — |
| 4.24 / 3.92 | ERA / xERA | — |
| 4.50 / 4.63 | FIP / xFIP | — |
| 1.23 | WHIP | — |
| 10.8% | K-BB% | — |
| 31.1% | GB% | — |
| 94 | Stuff+ | — |
| 97 | Location+ | — |
Tony Sartori's Athletics vs Tigers Betting Preview
Athletics Betting Analysis
Jeffrey Springs has nearly doubled his workload this season compared to the previous two combined. However, with increased opportunity has come decreased results.
Through 16 appearances, Springs has a 4.24 ERA. His underlying metrics suggest those struggles may continue, as he ranks in the bottom half of the league in expected ERA (xERA), expected batting average (xBA), strikeout rate and walk rate.
Following Springs is a fade-worthy bullpen. This season, the Athletics’ relief corps ranks in the bottom four in ERA, fielding independent pitching (FIP), expected FIP (xFIP) and wins above replacement (WAR).
Unfortunately for this weak pitching staff, run support is also unlikely. Entering this matchup, the A’s rank in the bottom half of the league in runs scored per game.
Detroit Tigers Betting Analysis
An interesting storyline is developing for Detroit as left-hander Dietrich Enns makes his return to Major League Baseball. It will be his first appearance in the league since 2021.
Since then, Enns has spent one season as a reliever, a few years in the minors and a few overseas. This year, he has served as a starting pitcher for the Toledo Mud Hens in Triple-A.
Enns has been spectacular there, posting a 2.89 ERA through 14 starts. While he’ll certainly be on a short leash in this outing, the Tigers’ bullpen is well-equipped to provide support.
This season, Detroit’s relief corps ranks in the top half of the league in ERA and xFIP. Not only do the Tigers hold the pitching advantage, but they also boast the hitting edge.
Athletics vs Tigers Prediction, Betting Analysis
Detroit’s lineup has been fantastic this season, ranking in the top five in runs scored per game, slugging percentage and OPS. They outrank the Athletics in each of those three categories.
Furthermore, the Tigers have thrived at Comerica Park. They are 27-12 at home this year, while the Athletics are 17-22 on the road.
Pick: Tigers moneyline (-158 | Play to -170)
Moneyline
As mentioned, I'm betting on the Tigers moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
I also like Detroit to cover, but find more value in just taking the outright moneyline price.
Over/Under
I lean toward the Under, but I don't trust Springs.
Athletics vs Tigers Betting Trends
