The Texas Rangers (30-48) and Oakland Athletics (47-33) begin a three-game set Tuesday with a 9:40 p.m. ET first pitch at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Mike Foltynewicz is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers. He is 1-7 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 80 IP over 15 starts.
Foltynewicz hasn’t won in 10 straight starts dating back to April 27. His last outing was a quality start, allowing just two runs, six hits and no walks with five strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision Wednesday against Oakland in Arlington, Texas.
RHP James Kaprielian is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 4-1 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in 44 IP over 8 starts.
Kaprielian hasn’t lost in his last three starts, winning twice. He allowed two earned runs, five hits and two walks with four strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision Wednesday at Texas.
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Rangers at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:54 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Rangers +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Athletics -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-130) | Athletics -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Prediction
Athletics 6, Rangers 3
Money line (ML)
The ATHLETICS (-185) are just a little over my personal money line limit of -180, but I like the home side here against the struggling Foltynewicz. While he was decent against the A’s last time out, he has had quality starts in consecutive outings just once this season.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The ATHLETICS -1.5 (+105) are a solid play in the series opener on their home field.
The Rangers have won just 17 of their past 59 series openers, and they’re a dismal 13-38 in the past 51 following a scheduled day off.
The A’s have won 16 of their past 22 series openers, and they’re 16-5 in the past 21 at home against a right-handed starting pitcher.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 8.5 (-110) is the play here. The Over is 5-0-1 in the past six on the road for Texas, and 7-0-1 in its past eight on the road against winning teams.
For Oakland, the Over is 5-0 in its past five as a home favorite, and 4-1 in the past five at home against the Rangers.
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