On September 7, 2024, the Detroit Tigers will go head-to-head with the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum, starting at 4:07 PM under an anticipated clear sky. Brant Hurter, with an impressive ERA of 3.253, will take the mound for the Tigers, while the starting pitcher for the Athletics remains undisclosed.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers are currently 9th with a balanced record of 71 wins and 71 losses, indicating a winning percentage of .500. They hold 4th place within their division, showcasing a divide record of 24-22 and coming off a recent trend of 5 wins in their last 10 games albeit with a current loss streak of 1. Tigers’ performance metrics show an almost equal distribution of home (35-34) and away (36-37) game victories. They’ve performed slightly better during night games, securing 38 wins in contrast to 33 during day matches. The team has scored 597 runs while conceding 584.

In contrast, the Athletics have struggled in the 2024 AL West Division, standing 13th with a record of 62 wins to 80 losses, which translates to a .440 win percentage. Also fourth in their division, their record in divisional play stands at 19-24. With a momentary surge as indicated by a recent win and 5 victories in their last 10 games, challenges persist, illustrated by their lop-sided home (36-37) and particularly poor away (26-43) performances. The Athletics have managed to score 582 runs but have allowed a higher number of runs at 667.

Analyzing the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under at 8.0. The betting line favors the home team slightly with the Athletics at -120 compared to the Tigers at +101. These odds suggest close competition but tilt the prospect of winning slightly towards Oakland, potentially making them the favorites to take advantage of their home field.