Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers 5/16/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers
MLB: 1:10 PM EST
May. 16, 2019
TV: MLBN
Latest Odds : OAK -130 Total 8.5
The Oakland A’s are set to visit Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan for an American League clash against the Detroit Tigers. The Oakland A’s come into this matchup with a 19-25 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Seattle Mariners, 4-3. Brett Anderson received the starting nod for the Oakland A’s, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings. Robbie Grossman had a solid game from the plate for the Oakland A’s as he went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
The Oakland A’s are set to start Chris Bassitt (1-1, 2.55 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 7.2 innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Bassitt had success in 1 start against the Detroit Tigers during the 2018 season as he went 6 scoreless innings.
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The Detroit Tigers come into this matchup with an 18-22 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Houston Astros, 11-4. Ryan Carpenter received the starting nod for the Detroit Tigers, and he struggled as he gave up 7 earned runs in 4 innings. Ronny Rodriguez had a solid game from the plate for the Detroit Tigers as he went 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Detroit Tigers are set to start Spencer Turnbull (2-2, 2.42 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5.2 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Spencer Turnbull has never recorded a start against the Oakland A’s, but he has struggled in day games this season as he is 0-2 with a 3.58 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Oakland Athletics -130
The Oakland A’s have dominated the Detroit Tigers on the road as of recent as they have won 7 consecutive matchups. The Detroit Tigers have proved in their recent series against the Houston Astros that they are once again a bottom feeder in the American League as they were outscored 19-5 in two games. The Oakland A’s also have a very good arm on the mound in Chris Bassitt as he is posting a 2.55 ERA, and the A’s also have more talent in their starting lineup rather than the rebuilding Tigers. Final Score Prediction, Oakland A’s win 6-3.