Detroit Tigers defeat Athletics 13-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 13, Athletics 1
The Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 13-1 on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 11, with 14 runs combined.
Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The Detroit Tigers won by 12 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ty Madden (Detroit Tigers): 3.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Dillon Dingler (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-6, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Jeffrey Springs (Athletics): 4.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Jacob Wilson (Athletics): 1-for-3, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 12 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 11, over by 3.
The total opened and closed at 11.
Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Detroit Tigers at -142 and the Athletics at +122. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Detroit Tigers a 57% favorite. The Detroit Tigers won as the favorite at -142: $70.42 profit on a $100 bet.
Detroit Tigers and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 52-58 in the 2026 regular season (30-27 at home, 22-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 54 of 108 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 46 times and under 57 times, with 5 pushes.
This result left the Athletics 45-65 in the 2026 regular season (21-34 at home, 24-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 49 of 108 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 51 times and under 55 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Athletics.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Athletics?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Athletics on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the Detroit Tigers at home on Saturday, August 1, 2026.