On the evening of September 6, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to take on the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM under clear skies.

Detroit will send Tarik Skubal to the mound, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.513 this season. Opposing him will be Oakland’s Mitch Spence, who enters the game with a 4.500 ERA. The Tigers find themselves in 7th place within the AL Central Division boasting a record of 71-70, equating to a .500 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division with a 24-22 record against divisional opponents. The team’s recent performance shows strength, with six wins in their last 10 outings and a current one-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, the Athletics are placed 13th in the AL West Division, holding a record of 61-80 and a winning percentage of .430. They are also 4th in their division, with a 19-24 record against division rivals. Oakland has won 5 of their last 10 games but is currently experiencing a two-game skid.

From a betting perspective, the Tigers are favored with a -175 money line as the away team, while the Athletics are at +146. The point spread is set at 1.5, indicating expectations of a relatively close game, while the over/under is positioned at 7.0 runs, suggesting a lower-scoring affair might be anticipated.