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MLB: A’s vs Tigers Predictions

Major League Baseball betting sees the Oakland A’s taking on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday June 2 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all MLB season long.

Detroit will be looking to gain ground in the AL Central against the struggling A’s.

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Oakland A’s (20-33) vs. Detroit Tigers (28-24)
Tuesday June 2
7:08PM
Comerica Park – Detroit, MI
MLB Betting Lines:  Detroit -145, Oakland +134
MLB Betting Total:  8.5
Probable Pitchers: OAK:  Kendall Graveman (R) vs. DET:  Alfredo Simon (R)
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Oakland

Only time will tell if we are seeing a turnaround but Oakland took three of four from the Yankees over the weekend.

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They still have a lot of work to do to get back in the race but all of the advanced metrics types were saying this was a very unlucky team so maybe things are starting to balance out.

One good thing is the Ben Zobrist is back in the lineup. He gives them lots of flexibility. So much there are already rumours of him heading to other contending clubs.

Since being recalled Kendall Graveman has made two pretty good starts.

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At Tampa he pitched 6 scoreless innings and against the Yankees he was solid, though he didn’t get the win. There is potential there but so far we are not seeing much of it. I think that no they are going to give him more leeway.

Don’t get too turned off by his overall numbers because there were a couple of really ugly starts in there that make him look worse than he is.

Detroit

The Tigers are looking to snap a four game losing streak as they welcome Oakland.

The Tigers have sunk to third place behind Kansas City and surprising Minnesota as the injuries mount – no VMart, no Avila, no Verlander and no Nathan. That puts an awful lot on Miggy and his broad shoulders can only carry so much.

When you look at the overall number this team has been pretty mediocre this season but their most effective pitcher on the season goes tonight.

That would be Alfredo Simon who leads the team in wins, ERA and WHIP.

I would still rather have David Price in a big game but the acquisition is getting results. Keep an eye on the newswire for this one because Simon has been on the bereavement list but is expected to start Tuesday.

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His last start against Houston was his best of the season with 7 shutout innings.

MLB Betting Trends:

  • OAK are 3-9 in their last 12 road games.
  • Over is 8-3 in OAK last 11 games following a win.
  • OAK are 6-15 in their last 21 games on grass.
  • Under is 13-3 in DET last 16 Tue. games.
  • Under is 5-2-1 in Simons last 8 on grass.
  • Under is 5-2-1 in Simons last 8 starts overall.
  • Over is 18-6-2 in the last 26 meetings in Detroit.

MLB Betting Prediction:  Oakland +134

I think this is a good spot to take a shot with Oakland. Graveman has been sharper and the teams is playing better.

MLB Score Prediction:  Oakland 5 – Detroit 3

The opposite is true of Detroit and maybe Simon is not as focused as he might normally be.

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By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.