Game Details:
Matchup: Athletics vs. Tigers
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 6:40 PM ET
Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Betting Line: Tigers -140 | Over/Under: 8.0
Key Storylines
Pitching Duel on Tap
Tuesday night’s matchup in Detroit features a clash of young arms as the rebuilding Athletics look to cool off a surging Tigers team. Detroit is expected to send right-hander Reese Olson (5-6, 3.41 ERA) to the mound, while Oakland counters with lefty JP Sears (3-7, 4.11 ERA). With both teams struggling offensively, pitching will likely dictate the course of this game.
Tigers Gaining Momentum
Despite a slow start to the season, the Tigers have quietly put together a solid run in June, winning 6 of their last 9 games heading into Tuesday’s contest. Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson have flashed their power of late, and Detroit’s young core is beginning to show signs of life at the plate.
Athletics’ Offensive Woes Continue
The Athletics have the second-worst batting average in MLB entering this game (.216) and have scored fewer than 3 runs in five of their last seven games. Brent Rooker leads the team with 14 home runs but has received little support in the order. This could be a tough matchup against Olson, who has allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of his last five starts.
Injury Report
Athletics:
Out: Mason Miller (shoulder), Manny Piña (knee)
Day-to-Day: Zack Gelof (wrist)
Tigers:
Out: Tarik Skubal (elbow), Kerry Carpenter (oblique)
Day-to-Day: Javier Báez (back stiffness)
Betting Trends
- Athletics: 29-45 overall, 31-43 ATS
- Tigers: 37-37 overall, 40-34 ATS
- The total has gone under in 6 of Oakland’s last 8 games
- The Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games
Player Prop to Watch
Reese Olson (Tigers) – Strikeouts Total: 5.5
Oakland ranks in the bottom five in MLB in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching. Take a close look at the over if Olson’s prop line is set at 5.5 or lower.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+130) → With strong recent pitching and weak opposition, the Tigers could grab a multi-run win.
Total: Under 8.0 → Both teams struggle offensively, and we expect another low-scoring affair.
Player Prop: Reese Olson Over 5.5 Ks → Solid matchup against a high-strikeout A’s lineup.
Final Score Prediction: Tigers 4, Athletics 2