Final Score: Athletics 3 - Tigers 2
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:05 PM ET

Athletics @ Tigers

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
65-78 Rating 1485
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Detroit Tigers +0.5
Tigers
70-74 Rating 1509
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Tigers
All-time wins 220 208
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.6 4.5
Last meeting 8 14

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Tigers
Games played 143 144
Avg runs scored 4.0 5.1
Avg runs conceded 4.2 5.2
Win percentage 45% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 51%