The Athletics host the Detroit Tigers on July 31, 2026. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on DSN.
The Tigers are favored by -147 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Athletics are +124 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 10.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Tigers vs Athletics prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Tigers vs Athletics Prediction
- Tigers vs Athletics Pick: Dillon Dingler Over 1.5 Hits
My Tigers vs Athletics best bet is for Dingler to hit two or more hits. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Tigers vs Athletics Odds
| Tigers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -123 | 10.5 -120o / -100u | -147 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +103 | 10.5 -120o / -100u | +124 |
- Tigers vs Athletics moneyline: Tigers -147, Athletics +124
- Tigers vs Athletics over/under: 10.5 (-120o / -100u)
- Tigers vs Athletics spread: Tigers -1.5 (+103), Athletics +1.5 (-123)
Tigers vs Athletics Probable Pitchers
| Ty Madden (RHP, DET) | Stat | Jeffrey Springs (LHP, ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | W-L | 3-10 |
| 0.5 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.5 |
| 2.67 / 2.72 | ERA / xERA | 6.23 / 4.88 |
| 2.99 / 3.67 | FIP / xFIP | 6.01 / 4.87 |
| 19.3% | K-BB% | 10.2% |
| 38.8% | GB% | 32.8% |
| .231 | BABIP | .279 |
| 87 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 96 | Location+ | 101 |
Tigers vs Athletics MLB Betting Preview
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
Tigers' slugger Dillon Dingler has established himself as one of the premier hitting catchers in Major League Baseball this season.
Earning his first career All-Star nod, Dingler has been a driving force in Detroit's offense, combining elite power with disciplined contact metrics. Over the past two seasons, he’s posted a clean .273 batting average while launching 35 long balls, including a career-high 22 this season..
While Dingler’s track record against Springs is brief, having logged an infield single in his lone career plate appearance against the left-hander, the matchup dynamics couldn't be more favorable.
Facing a southpaw with noticeable command issues gives Dingler a high-floor opportunity to collect multiple hits.
Athletics Betting Preview
It has been a season to forget for Athletics' pitcher Jeffrey Springs and his 3-10 record. In addition to his 6.23 ERA, advanced pitch breakdowns show that right-handed hitters have completely dominated him over the last two years.
The split data this season paints a stark picture:
- Hits Allowed to RHH: 83
- Home Runs Allowed to RHH: 21
Springs' inability to keep the ball away from righties' sweet spots leaves him exposed early in games. Because right-handed hitters are putting up huge contact numbers against his repertoire, Detroit’s right-handed bats, led by Dingler, are positioned for a big night.
Tigers vs Athletics Pick, Betting Analysis
Action Network’s PRO Projections identify substantial value on taking the over on Dingler’s hit total at plus-money odds, offering a 14.1% edge.
Given Springs' propensity to surrender hit totals in bunches to right-handed batters—alongside Dingler's top-tier contact metrics—the model projects a strong probability for the Tigers catcher to put together a multi-hit performance.
Springs has offered very little resistance to right-handed bats all year. Expect Dingler to capitalize on hittable pitches in the zone and record at least two base hits against the struggling A's starter and bullpen.
Back the All-Star catcher to clear his hit total at attractive odds.
Pick: Dillon Dingler Over 1.5 Hits (+180, BetMGM)
