MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Detroit Tigers (July 31, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (51-58) face the Athletics (45-64) at Sutter Health Park on Friday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Casey Mize is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Jeffrey Springs is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Tigers are favored to win at -163, while the Athletics are at +135. The total runs line is set at 10.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Tigers (-105) have a 52-57 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-115) hold a record of 50-59.
- The Tigers have a 46-60-3 O/U record this season (meaning 46 games have gone over the total runs line, 60 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 51-54-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (T18th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.4 (15th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (7th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.6 runs (29th).
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 Tigers are at .239 (ranking 22nd in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .245 (13th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 133 (11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 131 (12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 452 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 461 RBIs to rank 16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.63 (5th in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.28 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 914 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 928.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .267 against the Athletics this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .232 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 31-18-60 | 13-8-36 | 18-10-24 | 21-12-32 | 10-6-28 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Athletics | 21-31-57 | 13-16-25 | 8-15-32 | 8-10-17 | 13-21-40 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 51-38-20 | 28-19-10 | 23-19-10 | 31-23-11 | 20-15-9 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Athletics | 41-43-25 | 23-22-9 | 18-21-16 | 11-16-8 | 30-27-17 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 57-52 in Tigers games this season. The Athletics have a 53-56 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 4-1 victory over the Athletics at Comerica Park when these teams last met on July 9. Jake Rogers went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Tigers have now won four straight at Comerica Park against the Athletics.
