Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Pick – 8/26/2025
The Detroit Tigers took a surprising loss on Monday night against the Athletics in Sacramento. Those American League opponents will run it back on Tuesday night and the Tigers will look to even this series at a game apiece. Detroit no longer has its ace on the mound in this game but is still a favorite on the road. Before this matchup begins, continue reading to get my Tigers vs Athletics prediction.
Our Tigers vs Athletics Pick
- Pick: Athletics Moneyline
- Confidence: 2/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs Athletics
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:05 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Charlie Morton (DET) vs. Osvaldo Bido (ATH)
- Stadium: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: MLB Network
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Charlie Morton is 9-10 with a 5.09 ERA for the season. He will take the mound for the Tigers tonight. He is experienced but has lacked consistency on the mound for his team this year. Osvaldo Bido will get the start for the Athletics. Bido has a losing record and a high ERA but has shown flashes of potential and will look to capitalize on the Tigers’ recent struggles.
Key Players
- Gleyber Torres (DET): The Tigers slugger clubbed a home run to open the scoring between these teams last night and he will try to help his team get back into the win column tonight.
- Shea Langeliers (ATH): Langeliers hit a grand slam against the Tigers last night and will be a key player for the Athletics again in this contest.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Tigers have lost their last two games and wasted a chance to win with Tarik Skubal on the mound yesterday.
- The Athletics are 3-2 over their last two games and could secure a series win with a victory tonight.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Riley Greene | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Shea Langeliers | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Charlie Morton | Under 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The regular season series between these teams is tied at two games apiece.
- The Athletics are 46-48 against American League opponents this season.
- The Tigers are 57-37 against American League foes for the year.
Tigers vs Athletics Model Projection
- Score Projection: Athletics 5 – Tigers 4
- Win Probability: Athletics 51%, Tigers 49%
Final Thoughts
The Tigers have the stronger overall record this season. But Charlie Morton doesn’t inspire confidence on the mound going into this matchup with the A’s. This game could go either way as far as I’m concerned. That means there is some value on the underdog and I’ll back the Athletics to win a second straight game over the Tigers at home.
