Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Oakland Athletics dueling the Detroit Tigers on Thursday at Comerica Park.

The match puts starter Chris Bassitt for the Oakland Athletics on the hill facing Anibal Sanchez for the Detroit Tigers. Bassitt brings a 0-1 mark to the game, while Sanchez is 2-2 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Detroit was a -135 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.8-3.6 win for the Athletics on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

10-10 Detroit battles the Athletics, currently with a 11-11 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Oakland injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 18-ranked Detroit Tigers and the No. 19-rated Oakland Athletics in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Detroit Tigers No. 10-ranked scoring average of 4.45 runs per game, against a Oakland Athletics offense rated No. 25 and scoring 3.55 runs per game. The Tigers have averaged 8.8 hits per game to date this season, more than the Athletics hitters have managed (8.14 per nine innings).

Defensively, Oakland features the No. 13-rated defense on the road, allowing 4 runs per game. Detroit, meanwhile, comes in at No. 13 at home, scoring 4.2 runs per game.