Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/31

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers will play against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The game is set for Friday, July 31, 2026, at 9:40 PM. The Tigers hold a record of 51-58 and are fourth in the AL Central.

The Athletics also rank fourth in their division, the AL West, with a record of 45-63. The weather forecast calls for a very hot day with clear skies. Casey Mize will start for the Tigers, while Jeffrey Springs will pitch for the Athletics.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers have had a mixed run in their recent games. They scored a big 14-0 win against the Orioles on July 28th. However, they also faced close losses, including a 10-9 game on July 29th and an 8-5 game on July 27th.

In terms of hitting, the Tigers are ranked 16th in batting average at .238. They have a strong performance in home runs, ranking 9th with 131 homers this season. Dillon Dingler is a key player with 22 home runs and a .268 batting average.

Casey Mize will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers in the upcoming game. He has a record of 4-6 with a 2.70 ERA this season. His performance will be crucial as they face the Athletics’ Jeffrey Springs, who has a higher ERA of 6.23.

Tigers vs Athletics Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. None Athletics
  • Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
  • Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -158, Athletics Moneyline +134

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics are set to play their next game against the Detroit Tigers. Jeffrey Springs will take the mound for the Athletics. So far this season, Springs has a 6.23 ERA and 86 strikeouts.

Recently, the Athletics secured a win against the Boston Red Sox, 4-3. Gage Jump pitched six innings, allowing only three hits and no earned runs. Brian Serven hit a home run, contributing two RBIs.

The team’s batting average this season stands at .245, ranking 10th in the league. Nick Kurtz leads the team with 21 home runs and a .260 batting average. Shea Langeliers follows closely with 23 home runs and a .263 average.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tigers are favored to win with a moneyline of -158. They have a strong pitching staff with a 3.63 ERA, ranked 5th in the league. The Athletics have a higher team ERA of 5.31, which is ranked 29th. This suggests the Tigers have the edge in pitching, making them the likely winners.

The total for the game is set at 10.5. The Tigers’ pitching is solid, but the Athletics’ higher ERA and batting average against suggest runs could be scored. However, considering the Tigers’ strong pitching, the game might not reach the total. The recommendation is to take the under 10.5 at +100. The projected score is Tigers 6, Athletics 4.