The Oakland Athletics (30-59) and Texas Rangers (40-45) play the finale of a 3-game set Wednesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rangers lead series 6-3
The Athletics picked up a 14-7 win in the 12th inning Tuesday, highlighted by a grand slam from OF Chad Pinder. Despite the win, Oakland is still just 2-7 in its last 9 road games.
The Rangers look to get back on track, but it might be tough. Texas is just 2-5 in its last 7 games against a right-handed starting pitcher.
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Athletics at Rangers projected starters
RHP Paul Blackburn vs. RHP Jon Gray
Blackburn (6-4, 3.36 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 91 IP.
- Is an impressive 5-0 with a 1.28 ERA and .211 opponent batting average with 43 K across 56 1/3 IP over 10 road starts.
- Hasn’t won in 4 starts, going 0-2 with a 7.45 ERA with 26 H allowed, including 6 HR.
Gray (5-4, 4.03 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 82 2/3 IP.
- Is 3-0 with a 3.80 ERA with a .250 opponent batting average, 5 BB and 33 K across 23 2/3 IP through 4 home outings.
- Allowed 5 ER, 5 H and 3 BB with 5 K across 6 IP in a no-decision at Oakland May 27.
Athletics at Rangers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:03 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Athletics +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Rangers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Athletics at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 4, Athletics 3
Money line
The Rangers (-200) will cost you twice as much as your potential return, and that’s just too much. Let Tuesday’s game serve as a cautionary tale on why you should not lay big juice, no matter how tasty a favorite appears to be.
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Run line/Against the spread
The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-135) are a decent play on the road, especially since Blackburn has been absolute money on the road. However, Gray has been very good at home, too.
Over/Under
The UNDER 7.5 (+100) is a great play in what should be a well-pitched game.
The Under has connected in 8 of the last 11 games overall for the A’s.
Despite that the Over is 5-0 in the last 5 games overall for the Rangers, the bats might be a little tired after working overtime in last night’s contest.
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