MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Detroit Tigers (August 2, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (53-58) face the Athletics (45-66) at Sutter Health Park on Sunday at 4:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Keider Montero is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Gage Jump is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Tigers are favored to win at -115, while the Athletics are at -105. The total runs line is set at 11.0, with OVER at -109 and UNDER at -111.
- The Tigers (+135) have a 54-57 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-163) hold a record of 50-61.
- The Tigers have a 48-60-3 O/U record this season (meaning 48 games have gone over the total runs line, 60 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 53-54-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.4 (17th).
- 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 5.7 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 .241 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .245 (12th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 134 (12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 137 (10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 472 RBIs to rank 15th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 468 RBIs to rank 16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.62 (5th in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.37 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 930 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 946.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .268 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 | 32-19-60 | 13-8-36 | 19-11-24 | 22-13-32 | 10-6-28 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Athletics | 22-32-57 | 14-17-25 | 8-15-32 | 8-10-17 | 14-22-40 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Tigers are -110 to lead after three innings, while the Athletics are -120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 52-38-21 | 28-19-10 | 24-19-11 | 32-23-12 | 20-15-9 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Athletics | 41-44-26 | 23-23-10 | 18-21-16 | 11-16-8 | 30-28-18 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +115 and the YRFI is paying -145.
- The NRFI is 57-54 in Tigers games this season. The Athletics have a 53-58 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded an 8-6 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park yesterday. Henry Bolte was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The Tigers have now won five straight against the Athletics.
