Posted at 10:00 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Athletics +160 over Detroit

J.T. Ginn (RHP - ATL, 2.90 ERA)Tarik Skubal (LHP - DET, 3.18 ERA)

6:40 PM EST. The market is giving Detroit a significant edge because Tarik Skubal is on the mound, but one elite starting pitcher doesn't automatically justify this kind of price. Baseball is rarely decided by one player, and when a quality underdog is available at +160, it's worth taking a closer look. The Athletics have been playing competitive baseball and have shown they're capable of beating anyone when they get solid pitching and timely hitting.

J.T. Ginn has quietly been one of the better stories for the Athletics this season. The right-hander has pitched with confidence, attacked the strike zone, and consistently kept his club in games. He's not overpowering hitters, but he limits damage, works efficiently, and gives Oakland every opportunity to compete. Against a Detroit lineup that can become overly reliant on its pitching staff carrying the load, Ginn doesn't have to be perfect—he just needs to keep the game within reach.

Detroit deserves to be favored with Skubal starting, but this number feels inflated because of his reputation. The Athletics have enough offense to scratch out runs against anyone, and once Skubal exits, the gap between these two teams narrows considerably. At +160, the value is clearly with the underdog. We'll gladly take the Athletics to pull off the upset.

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