MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Detroit Tigers (August 1, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (52-58) face the Athletics (45-65) at Sutter Health Park on Saturday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Jack Perkins is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Tigers are favored to win at -137, while the Athletics are at +114. The total runs line is set at 10.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Tigers (+113) have a 53-57 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-136) hold a record of 50-60.
- The Tigers have a 47-60-3 O/U record this season (meaning 47 games have gone over the total runs line, 60 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 52-54-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.4 (17th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing only 4.0 runs per game this season (T5th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.7 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 .240 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .244 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 133 (12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 134 (T10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 464 RBIs to rank 16th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 462 RBIs to rank 17th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.60 (4th in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.34 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 921 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 935.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .231 against the Tigers this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 31-19-60 | 13-8-36 | 18-11-24 | 21-13-32 | 10-6-28 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Athletics | 22-31-57 | 14-16-25 | 8-15-32 | 8-10-17 | 14-21-40 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Tigers are -135 to lead after three innings, while the Athletics are +105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 51-38-21 | 28-19-10 | 23-19-11 | 31-23-12 | 20-15-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Athletics | 41-43-26 | 23-22-10 | 18-21-16 | 11-16-8 | 30-27-18 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 57-53 in Tigers games this season. The Athletics have a 53-57 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a lopsided 13-1 victory against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park yesterday. Dillon Dingler was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs. The Tigers have now won four straight against the Athletics.
