Set for a showdown on September 8, 2024, the Detroit Tigers will visit the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 PM under what is expected to be clear skies. As the starting pitcher for the Tigers remains undecided, the Athletics will lean on J.T. Ginn and his 4.295 ERA to take the mound.

In terms of standings within the AL Central Division, the Tigers hold the 8th spot with a record of 72 wins and 71 losses, which translates to a .500 winning percentage. They come into this game with a recent record of 5 victories in their last 10 games and a current one-win streak. At home and on the road, they have similar records, standing at 35-34 and 37-37 respectively. The team has been more successful in night games with 39 wins compared to 33 in day games, having scored 599 runs and allowed 585.

The Athletics find themselves in the 13th position within the AL West Division, holding a record of 62 wins and 81 losses, posting a .430 winning percentage. Their recent form shows 4 wins out of the last 10 games with a one-loss streak currently. Their home record stands at 36-38, while struggling more significantly on the road with a 26-43 record. The Athletics have produced a total of 583 runs and conceded 669.

Looking at the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, the over/under for the game is placed at 8.5, with the money line for the Tigers at -108 and the Athletics at -116. These odds suggest a fairly close matchup, potentially giving a slight edge to the Athletics playing at home. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see if the Tigers can overcome the odds or if the Athletics will use their home-field advantage to secure a win.