MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Athletics (July 7, 2026)
The Athletics (41-49) face the Detroit Tigers (40-50) at Comerica Park on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. J.T. Ginn is the probable pitcher for the Athletics, while Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -194, while the Athletics are at +159. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Athletics (-136) have a 43-47 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+113) hold a record of 44-46.
- The Athletics have a 44-42-4 O/U record this season (meaning 44 games have gone over the total runs line, 42 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 40-48-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Athletics are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging only 4.2 (21st).
- In the field, the Athletics are allowing a whopping 5.4 runs per game this season (29th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (8th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Athletics are at .248 (ranking 10th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .236 (24th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 105 (T14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Athletics have managed 114 (T9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Athletics have recorded 399 RBIs to rank 14th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 361 RBIs to rank 22nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.76 (6th in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.10 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Athletics have recorded 756 this season, ranking T14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 732.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .236 against the Tigers this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .267 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 19-26-45 | 11-16-20 | 8-10-25 | 8-10-16 | 11-16-29 | 0-0-0 | 0-3-7 |
| Tigers | 24-13-53 | 9-6-29 | 15-7-24 | 15-9-26 | 9-4-27 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 34-36-20 | 18-21-8 | 16-15-12 | 11-15-8 | 23-21-12 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Tigers | 42-32-16 | 21-15-8 | 21-17-8 | 23-19-8 | 19-13-8 | 0-0-0 | 7-2-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -135 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 41-49 in Athletics games this season. The Tigers have a 50-40 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Athletics recorded a 7-0 victory over the Tigers at Sutter Health Park when these teams last met on August 27, 2025. Zack Gelof was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs. The Athletics have now won three straight against the Tigers.
