The Detroit Tigers (78-54) visit the A’s (60-72) Monday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento is set for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 2-1

The Tigers had their 5-game winning streak snapped in a 10-8 home loss Sunday to the Kansas City Royals, barely missing their second straight sweep. Detroit has been the second-best road team in the majors at 34-29. OF Riley Greene is the player to watch, leading the team with 31 HRs and 95 RBIs.

The A’s, who are returning home after 2 straight road series, lost to the Seattle Mariners 11-4 Sunday. They dropped 2 of 3 games in the series, after a 3-game sweep at the Minnesota Twins. The A’s have gone 6-3 over their last 9 games.

Tigers at A’s projected starters

LHP Tarik Skubal vs. RHP J.T. Ginn

Skubal (11-3, 2.32 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 159 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 1-0 home victory vs. Houston Astros Tuesday2025 road stats: 3-2, 2.28 ERA (71 IP, 18 ER), 0.80 WHIP, 48 H, 9 BB, 82 K in 11 startsCareer vs. A’s: 4-2, 3.00 ERA (51 IP, 17 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 in 9 starts

Ginn (2-5, 4.95 ERA) makes his 11th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 60 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 4-2 road win vs. Twins Wednesday2025 home stats: 1-3, 6.75 ERA (28 IP, 21 ER), 1.68 WHIP, 34 H, 13 BB, 29 K in 9 games (5 starts)Career vs. Tigers: 0-1, 6.43 ERA (7 IP, 5 ER), 1.71 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 2 games (1 start)

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Tigers at A’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tigers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | A’s +180 (bet $100 to win $180)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers -2.5 (+110) | A’s +2.5 (-145)Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)Tigers at A’s picks and predictionsPrediction

Tigers 6, A’s 3

PASS.

There’s no playable moneyline wager. The Tigers (-220) are far too expensive to consider, especially with how well the A’s are playing. Similarly, the A’s (+180) are too risky to take to win outright.

BET TIGERS -2.5 (+110).

When Skubal pitches at least 6 innings, which he should against a team that ranks sixth in strikeouts, and is on the road, the Tigers are 5-3 ATS. Detroit has won 2 of its last 3 road games by at least a run and 4 of its last 5 games overall by multiple runs.

Meanwhile, the A’s have gone 1-3 in Ginn’s last 4 starts and have allowed at least 7 runs in 2 of those. They are just 29-34 ATS at home. Back TIGERS -2.5 (+110).

BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

Both teams have been solid offensively over the last few weeks. The A’s have scored at least 4 runs in 7 of their last 9 contests. They are 4-2 O/U in their last 6 games at home as well.

The Tigers can top even that, having scored at least 4 runs in 5 straight games and tallying a minimum of 7 runs in 3 of their last 4 games. Considering how both sides are batting, take OVER 8.5 (-120).

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