Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Prediction: Tigers are expected to get an easy win

Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers will square it off at Dodger Stadium in the opener of a three-game series. This will be the opener of this series. Below is a match preview and betting opportunities. 

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are coming off a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners. In that series, the Oakland Athletics started with consecutive victories, winning 5-4 and 3-2 in the first two games. However, the last two encounters ended in 3-16 and 4-6 defeats. In the meantime, their prior series saw the Oakland Athletics lose to the Texas Rangers while securing a win over the Cincinnati Reds. In the MLB, the Oakland Athletics have a 61-80 record, leaving them seated 13th in the American League.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers' last series was against the San Diego Padres, and they lost. In the series, the Detroit Tigers lost the first two games, scoring only five runs. In the meantime, the Detroit Tigers ended the series with a 3-4 win, which is good enough to see them avoid being swept in that series. However, the Detroit Tigers have struggled in recent series, losing to the Boston Red Sox but then securing wins over the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox. In the MLB this season, the Detroit Tigers have a 71-70 record, leaving them seated 7th in the American League. 

Expert Betting Tips

Without a doubt, the Detroit Tigers should win this game. Looking at the Oakland Athletics this season, they have not shown what they can do in difficult situations, and coming in as underdogs here is not worth giving a chance. While the Detroit Tigers are expected to avoid consecutive series losses, I am confident they will open this series with a win.