The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to face the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on September 8, 2024, with first pitch set for 4:07 PM under what is expected to be clear skies. The Tigers have yet to announce their starting pitcher, while the Athletics will have J.T. Ginn on the mound, who is carrying an ERA of 4.295.

In the AL Central Division, the Tigers are positioned 8th with a record of 72-71, achieving a .50 win percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 24-22 record and show recent success with five wins in their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one game. Their home and away game performances are nearly balanced, with a home record of 35-34 and an away record of 37-37. The Tigers have scored 599 runs and conceded 585.

Conversely, in the AL West Division, the Athletics are in the 13th spot with a less favorable 62-81 record, giving them a .43 win percentage. They are also fourth in their division, having won 19 games and lost 24. The Athletics have a mixed record of 36-38 at home and a struggling 26-43 record on the road. They have scored 583 runs and allowed 669 runs this season.

Now, turning to the betting odds for this match-up: the Tigers are slightly favored over the Athletics with an Away Team Money Line of -108 against the Home Team Money Line of -116. The game features a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. Bettors might lean towards the Tigers to continue their recent form, but with Ginn pitching, potential adjustments could tilt the balance. These odds suggest a tight contest, possibly reflecting the competitive nature of this divisional match-up.