I've cashed two plus-price run line tickets on the Athletics during the first two games of this series. But I'm switching gears here and taking the Tigers. Casey Mize at a decent underdog price is the main reason why.

Mize, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 draft, is emerging this season. He's seemed to perfect his splitter pitcher, which has helped him give up just one run in 11 innings for a 0.82 ERA. The A's are not an offensive powerhouse ranking 16th in runs and 26th in batting average hitting just .216. 

The Tigers rank 25th in runs, but only three teams have hit more homers. Detroit also gets the luxury of facing Cole Irving, who probably isn't destined to be in Oakland's starting rotation much longer. Mike Fiers is close to rejoining the A's and Irvin hasn't pitched well with a 7.45 ERA giving up eight runs on 12 hits in 9 2/3 innings during two starts this season.