Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
Detroit Tigers
After easing into the season with a few tune-up appearances, Tarik Skubal has hit peak form, racking up eight straight wins. During this run, he has looked even more dominant than he did during his Cy Young–winning campaign last year. Over his last five outings, he’s pitched 36 and 1/3 innings and conceded just three runs. At home, he remains unbeaten, boasting an exceptional 1.88 ERA.Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics will respond with experienced pitcher Luis Severino, who has delivered solid performances this season with a 4.42 ERA. In one of his recent games, he gave up only one run over 7 and 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals, and followed that by holding the Houston Astros to two runs across five frames. Historically, Luis Severino has fared well against the Detroit Tigers, recording five wins, one loss, and a 1.81 ERA.
Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Prediction
While starting pitchers usually shape only the first half of a game, this contest is a rare case where both starters are expected to go deep. Tarik Skubal is averaging seven innings per outing, while Luis Severino typically pitches six. Unless something unexpected occurs, this could be a low-scoring affair with both pitchers controlling the game for long stretches — which makes Total Under 7.5 the logical play.
