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Texas Rangers at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas Rangers at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (75-83) and the Oakland A’s (68-90) wrap up a 3-game series Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rangers vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 7-5

This is a rather historic game. It’s the end of an era. The A’s will play their final game at Oakland Coliseum. The organization has played baseball in the city since 1968. It will temporarily play the next 3 seasons in West Sacramento before a new stadium is built in Las Vegas for the start of the 2028 season.

The Rangers posted a 5-1 victory Wednesday as short +108 underdogs with the Under (7) cashing. Texas, the defending World Champs, but eliminated from postseason contention, is just 5-9 in the past 14 outings, while still cashing the Over at a 4-1 clip in the previous 5 games.

The A’s picked up a 5-4 win in the series opener at even-money (+100) as the Over (7.5) cashed. Oakland is 1-4 in the past 5 games, while going just 1-6 in the previous 7 home outings.

Rangers at A’s projected starters

RHP Kumar Rocker vs. RHP J.T. Ginn

Rocker (0-1, 2.57 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 7.7 BB/9 and 15.4 K/9 through 7 innings.

Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 2 H, 4 BB, 5 K, 71 pitches in 4-0 home setback vs. Toronto Blue Jays Sept. 19
Last road start: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 3 H (1 solo HR), 2 BB, 7 K in 5-4 win vs. Seattle Mariners in Major League debut Sept. 12
Has never faced A’s

Ginn (0-1, 4.40 ERA) makes his 6th start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 28 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-2 home loss in 10 innings vs. New York Yankees Friday
2024 home splits: 0-1, 3.20 ERA, 19 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 6 BB, 20 K, .236 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 1.17 WHIP in 3 starts (5 appearances)
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Rangers at A’s odds

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Moneyline (ML): Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | A’s -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | A’s +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

It hasn’t been a great season — or past few seasons — in Oakland. The jilted fans have mostly stayed away, and those who have attended games have done so to beg owner John Fisher to sell the team. It might not mean much, but the A’S (-110) are a strong play to close this chapter of team history with a victory.

The team finishes the season with 3 games in Seattle Friday through Sunday, so this will be the final game in the East Bay for this proud franchise.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’s +1.5 (-190) will cost nearly 2 times the potential return if you would like some insurance and you just can’t bring yourself to bet Oakland straight up.

Oakland is a respectable 7-5 in the past 12 games as an underdog on the run line, while winning 6 of those games outright. However, if you like the A’s, just play them straight up.

PASS on the spread.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is worth a look as this matchup between the up-and-comer Rocker, who has electric stuff, and the respectable Ginn, should mean runs are at a premium.

The total went low Wednesday, but there is plenty of risk. Oakland had hit the Over in each of the previous 3 games, while Texas had gone high in the previous 4 outings. So, be careful.

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New York Yankees at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Yankees at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (91-64) and Oakland A’s (67-88) conclude a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Yankees vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 4-2

The Yankees powered past the A’s 10-0 on Saturday night as CF Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th HR, DH Giancarlo Stanton had a 3-run drive and SS Anthony Volpe also went deep. The victory was Aaron Boone’ 600th managerial win.

Oakland has dropped 4 straight home games with 4 remaining at the Coliseum before next season’s move to Sacramento. LHP JP Sears struck out 6, but was tagged for 6 ER on 9 H in 5 IP.

Yankees at A’s projected starters

RHP Luis Gil vs. RHP Joey Estes

Gil (14-6, 3.14 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 140 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 11-2 road victory against Seattle Seahawks Tuesday
2024 road splits: 8-3, 3.18 ERA (70 2/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 13 starts
Has never faced A’s

Estes (7-8, 4.78 ERA) makes his 23rd start and 24th appearance. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 118 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 1 IP, 6 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 9-2 loss at Chicago Cubs Monday
2024 home splits: 4-2, 2.74 ERA (62 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 0.85 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 in 10 starts
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Yankees at A’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 11:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | A’s +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-115) | A’s +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, A’s 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Yankees (-185) will complete the sweep of the A’s on Sunday afternoon, but I’ll take the better odds on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (-115).

New York has absolutely owned this matchup, outscoring Oakland 14-2 in the 1st 2 games of the series. They’re riding high with 8 wins in their last 10, and they’ve stretched their lead in the AL East to 5 games over the Baltimore Orioles.

With a big 3-game series against Baltimore starting Monday, the Yankees need to keep their momentum going and can’t afford to slip against a team that’s 21 games under .500.

Gil is really finding his groove again, boasting a 2-0 record in his last 3 starts and allowing just 2 ER over 16 IP. Meanwhile, Estes is having a rough go, sitting at 1-2 in his last 3 starts with a troubling 12 ER in 11 2/3 IP.

So, let’s back the Yankees and lay the -1.5.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 4 of their last 6 meetings, and the Yankees have been on a roll with a 7-2-1 record on the Under in their last 10 games.

The A’s have gone 3-3 against the Under in their past 6 games, but here’s where it gets interesting: both starting pitchers have shown a knack for keeping runs off the board. Gil has seen the Under hit in 2 of his last 3 starts, while Estes has had the Under come through in 3 of his last 5 outings.

With both teams leaning toward low-scoring games lately, taking the Under feels like a solid bet.

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New York Yankees at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (89-64) and the Oakland A’s (67-86) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Yankees vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Yankees have clinched a playoff spot after missing the postseason in 2023. Surprisingly, New York has had a difficult time with Oakland, splitting a 4-game set in the Bronx back on April 22-25. The Under cashed in 3 of those 4 meetings.

New York has won 6 of the past 7 games, while going 4-2 in the previous 6 outings on the road. The Under is on a 10-2-1 run in the past 13 contests, while cashing at a 5-1 clip in the previous 6 outings on the road.

For the A’s, they took 2 of 3 games in an interleague series at Wrigley Field in Chicago from the Cubs Monday through Wednesday. At home, Oakland is just 1-4 in the past 5 outings, while the Over is 4-1 in those games.

Yankees at A’s projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP J.T. Ginn

Cole (6-5, 3.97 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 79 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 7-1 home setback vs. Boston Red Sox Saturday
2024 road splits: 4-3, 2.84 ERA, 38 IP, 12 ER, 6 HR, 1.13 WHIP, .222 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 11 BB, 44 K in 7 starts
Last 7 games: 3-3, 2.79 ERA, 38 2/3 IP, 12 ER, 15 BB, 45 K, 1.14 WHIP
Career vs. Royals: 4-1, 2.77 ERA, 52 IP, 16 ER, 6 HR, 11 BB, 65 K, 11.3 K/9, 0.94 WHIP in 8 starts

Ginn (0-1, 4.94 ERA) makes his 5th start and 7th career appearance. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 23 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 10 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 3 K in 7-6 road loss vs. Chicago White Sox Saturday
2024/career home splits: 0-1, 3.68 ERA, 14 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 1 HR, 1.23 WHIP, .236 OBA, 5 BB, 16 K in 4 appearances (2 starts)
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Yankees at A’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 7:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

The Yankees (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for the way Cole has been pitching lately.

The veteran righty is 1-2 with a 4.41 ERA across 16 1/3 IP in his 3 September starts, including 7 ER allowed in just 4 1/3 IP last time out. Still, against the A’s (+180), Cole and the playoff-bound Yankees should get it done.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The YANKEES -1.5 (-120) are worth playing on the road in this series opener against the pesky A’s +1.5 (+100).

The Yankees are just 1-3 in Cole’s past 4 starts, so be careful. Play this one lightly, but back the visitors to get the job done by at least 2 runs.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-115) is a solid play, as Cole has been shaky, and Ginn has been giving.

The A’s have alternated the Over and Under in each of the past 7 games, with the total going high at an 11-6 clip in the month of September.

For the Yankees, the Under is 5-1 in Cole’s past 6 starts, and the Under is 10-2-1 in the past 13 games. Be careful, and play a half-unit wager at most.

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Oakland A’s at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland A’s at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago White Sox (34-115) welcome the Oakland A’s (65-84) to Guaranteed Rate Field Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the A’s vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: A’s lead 3-2

The A’s beat the White Sox 2-0 to open the series Friday then came up short Saturday, dropping the 2nd game 7-6.

They have won 3 of their last 5 games, beating the Houston Astros in 2 of 3 on the road in the series prior. Oakland sits 4th in the AL West and is soundly outside of the playoffs race. It is 3-4 in its last 7 road games and 29-45 on the road this season.

The White Sox snapped a 4-game losing streak with the win Saturday. They were swept by the Cleveland Guardians at home in the series prior, having been outscored 16-7 in that series. Chicago is 19-58 at home on the season and 59-90 against the spread (ATS).

A’s at White Sox projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Sean Burke

Sears (11-10, 4.18 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 163 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 4-3 road win over the Houston Astros Tuesday
2024 away stats: 5-4, 3.55 ERA (88 2/3 IP, 35 ER), 1.16 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 15 starts
Career vs. White Sox: 1-2, 7.80 ERA (15 IP, 13 ER), 1.60 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 3 starts

Burke (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 1st career start and 2nd appearance. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 3 IP.

Last appearance: No-decision, came on in 7th, 3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-0 home loss to the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday
2024 AAA stats: 2-6, 4.90 ERA (64 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 in 16 starts for the Charlotte Knights

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A’s at White Sox odds

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Moneyline (ML): A’s -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | White Sox +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s -1.5 (-120) | White Sox +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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A’s at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 6, White Sox 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The White Sox have been awful this season and are closing in the MLB record for losses in a season (120). The A’s, on the other hand, are too expensive to play on the moneyline.

Run line/Against the spread

BET A’S -1.5 (-120).

The White Sox are starting a pitcher who didn’t necessarily thrive at the AAA level and might struggle in his debut. The White Sox have also failed to cover in 4 of their last 5 games. Chicago is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 home games.

The A’s are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games and are 2-1 both straight up and ATS in Sears’ last 3 games. Oakland is the 4th-best covering team in the majors with an 81-68 ATS record.

Take A’S -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-120).

The White Sox have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 games and have found some life from their offense, scoring 4 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games. They are 6-5 O/U in their last 11 outings.

Oakland has gone north of the total in 3 of its last 4 games, allowing at least 6 runs in 2 of its last 3 games. It is 7-3 O/U in its last 10 games. With that in mind, take OVER 8 (-120).

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Oakland A’s at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland A’s at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago White Sox (33-114) welcome the Oakland A’s (64-83) to Guarantee Rate Field Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the A’s vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: A’s lead 2-1

The A’s lost to the Houston Astros 6-3 Thursday, closing as a +235 underdog. They won 2 of 3 in that series, coming on top by 1 run in both of its wins. Oakland has struggled over the last 2 weeks, losing 7 of its 12 games since Aug. 31. The A’s are just 28-44 on the road and 80-67 against the spread (ATS).

The White Sox were swept by the Cleveland Guardians in their last series, dropping the final game 6-4 Wednesday. Chicago was outscored a combined 16-7 in the series. It is 2-17 over its last 19 games and 18-57 at home. The White Sox are 58-89 ATS on the season. They are 7 losses from breaking the New York Mets’ MLB record of 120 losses in 1962.

A’s at White Sox projected starters

LHP Brady Basso vs. LHP Garrett Crochet

Basso (0-0, 1.93 ERA) makes his 2nd start in his 5th career appearance. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 9 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 2-1 home loss to the Detroit Tigers Saturday
2024 home stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 0.67 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start
First time facing White Sox

Crochet (6-11, 3.83 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.8 K/9 in 134 IP.

Last start: Loss, 2 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 7-5 road loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday
2024 home stats: 4-7, 3.36 ERA (75 IP, 28 ER), 1.04 WHIP, 13.9 K/9 in 16 starts
Career vs. A’s: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (2 2/3 IP, 0 ER), 0.75 WHIP, 0.0 K/9 in 2 appearances

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A’s at White Sox odds

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Moneyline (ML): A’s -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s -1.5 (+140) | White Sox +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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A’s at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 5, White Sox 4

Moneyline

BET A’S (-125).

Crochet has been the White Sox best option, but they are still just 9-20 with him as the starter. They have won a few games as of late, but have struggled for most of the last few months. Chicago has lost Crochet’s last 3 starts.

The A’s have won 9 of their last 14 road games. While they lost, the A’s gave up just 2 runs in Basso’s lone start of the season. Oakland has had 4 of its last 6 games finish within 1 run, giving the preferred value to the moneyline.

Take A’S (-125).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no good value here. Avoid this play and look toward the moneyline odds for either team for the better option.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-115).

The White Sox are 5-4 O/U in their last 9 games and have scored at least 3 runs in 4 of their last 5 games, showing some offensive life. Chicago has allowed at least 5 runs in 3 straight games.

The A’s have gone Over in their last 2 games and in 6 of their last 8. Oakland has allowed 22 runs in its last 4 games while scoring 12 in their last 3. Considering those trends, take OVER 8 (-115).

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Oakland A’s at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland A’s at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Oakland A’s (64-82) and Houston Astros (77-68) conclude a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Nationals Park is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the A’s vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 7-5

The A’s are aiming for a sweep of the Astros after a pair of 1-run games (4-3 in 12 and 5-4). On Wednesday, a 3-run 6th inning, highlighted by a 2-run HR from C Kyle McCann and an RBI single from LF Brent Rooker, gave Oakland just enough to secure the win. RHP Mason Miller closed it out in the 9th, earning his 24th save.

The Astros are looking to avoid their 1st home sweep since April 17 as they close out a 6-game homestand. Houston had dominated Oakland earlier in the season, winning 5 of the 1st 6 matchups.

A’s at Astros projected starters

RHP Mitch Spence vs. LHP Framber Valdez

Spence (7-9, 4.42 ERA) makes his 21st start and his 32nd appearance. The 26-year-old rookie has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 130 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 8 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 7-6 home victory against Detroit Tigers Friday
2024 road splits: 3-4, 5.09 ERA (58 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 in 15 games
Career/2024 vs. Astros: 0-1, 4.26 ERA (2/3 IP, 2 ER) 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 9-2 loss May 13 in Houston

Valdez (14-6, 2.97 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 157 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 8-0 home victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
2024 home splits: 8-2, 2.46 ERA (84 IP, 23 ER), 1.01 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 13 starts
Career vs. A’s: 6-4, 2.73 ERA, 85 2/3 IP, 29 R (26 ER), 59 H, 23 BB, 79 K in 14 appearances (12 starts)
Last start vs. A’s: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 3-0 home victory on May 15

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A’s at Astros odds

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Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Astros -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-110) | Astros -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, A’s 2

Moneyline

PASS.

Houston (-250) will get back in the win column on Thursday afternoon, but I’ll save my bet for the run line with the more reasonable odds.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ASTROS -1.5 (-110).

Betting on the Astros -1.5 is a winning strategy. Despite struggling in this series, Houston is the stronger team and the AL West leaders cannot afford to drop more games at home, especially against weaker opponents like the A’s.

Valdez, who boasts a 6-2 record and a 2.73 ERA against Oakland, has been in great form lately, going 5-1 in his last 7 starts. A’s pitcher Spence has struggled lately, going 0-3 over his last 7 games. Even though the A’s have fared well against lefties, Valdez dominated them earlier this season, shutting them out for 7 innings.

The Astros had previously excelled against Oakland, winning 5 of the 1st 6 games this season and Houston has won by multiple runs in 6 of their 7 victories over the A’s.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-110).

Going with the Under is a smart move. Over the last 10 meeting the Under is 5-4-1. The O/U is 1-1 this series, but Valdez’s presence on the mound tips the scales towards the Under. He’s been exceptional lately, hitting the Under in 5 of his last 6 starts. The Over hit in his last start, but not because of Valdez, who tossed 7 scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With Valdez’s track record, a low-scoring game seems likely.

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Oakland A’s at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oakland A’s at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (63-82) and Houston Astros (77-67) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 7-4

Oakland picked up a 4-3 victory as a moderate underdog (+176) behind LHP JP Sears in Tuesday’s series opener as the Under (8.5) connected.

The A’s have been eliminated from the postseason chase for a while, but Oakland hasn’t waved the white flag. The A’s actually have a winning record in the past 15 games since Aug. 25, going 8-7. The Over has cashed in 8 of the previous 12 contests.

The Astros are still in 1st place in the AL West, but they’ve struggled across the past 7 outings, going 2-5 since Sept. 2, while the Over has cashed in 3 of the previous 4 outings.

A’s at Astros projected starters

RHP Joey Estes vs. RHP Hunter Brown

Estes (6-7, 4.46 ERA) makes his 21st start and 22nd appearance. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 111 IP (1 CG).

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 6-4 home setback vs. Seattle Mariners Thursday
2024 road splits: 2-5, 6.66 ERA, 48 2/3 IP, 36 ER, 10 HR, 1.48 WHIP, .286 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 15 BB, 43 K in 10 starts (11 appearances)
Career vs. Astros: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 8 H (1 HR), 4 BB, 4 K in 8-1 road setback May 16 in only career start vs. Houston

Brown (11-7, 3.41 ERA) makes his 28th start and 29th appearance. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 153 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 1-0 road loss vs. Cincinnati Reds Thursday
2024 home splits: 5-3, 3.12 ERA, 75 IP, 26 ER, 10 HR, 1.15 WHIP, .212 OBA, 29 BB, 74 K in 13 starts
Career vs. A’s: 3-0, 1.80 ERA (30 IP, 6 ER), 2 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 5 starts

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A’s at Astros odds

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Moneyline (ML): A’s +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Astros -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-114) | Astros -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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A’s at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

The Astros (-230) will set you back well more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for a standalone wager. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, including Houston sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

Plus, Houston hasn’t exactly been dominant lately, winning just twice in the past 7 outings.

However, the A’s (+190) are risky business only because Estes has been a complete disaster on the road.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Back ASTROS -1.5 (-105) at near even-money to lay the run line. While Houston has managed just 9 wins the past 20 games dating back to Aug. 20, it has won by 2 or more runs in 8 of those victories. So, if you like the Astros to win, you should like them to cash on the run line, too.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (+100) is worth playing lightly at even-money, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 6-4 in the past 10 starts by Estes, and he has posted a dismal 6.66 ERA in 48 2/3 IP in 10 starts and 1 relief appearance on the road this season.

For the Astros, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games while cashing in 2 of the past 3 starts by Brown. Go high, but be careful.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (70-70) and Oakland A’s (61-79) wrap up a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 5-4

The Mariners dropped the 1st 2 games of this series, both walk-off wins for the A’s. Seattle put it together Wednesday night, taking out a lot of frustration on Oakland with a 16-3 victory to punish LHP JP Sears and the bullpen.

Seattle RHP George Kirby turned in a quality start with 2 ER and 6 H allowed with 9 K across 6 IP in a victory, while DH Mitch Garver and 3B Luis Urias each drove in 4 runs. Urias and OF Victor Robles each collected 3 hits, too.

The Mariners snapped a 4-game skid, all losses by a single run. Despite just a .500 record, Seattle is squarely in the chase for a postseason spot, but it needs a lot of help with 22 games remaining.

The A’s host Seattle for the final time at the Coliseum before it pulls up stakes and heads to Sacramento next season, prior to its move to Las Vegas.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP Bryan Woo vs. RHP Joey Estes

Woo (6-2, 2.30 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 0.81 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 94 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H (3 HR), 0 BB, 3 K in 5-4 road loss vs. Los Angeles Angels Saturday
2024 road splits: 2-2, 2.94 ERA (52 IP, 17 ER), 0.92 WHIP, .212 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 6 BB, 36 K in 10 starts
Post All-Star break: 3-1, 2.16 ERA (50 IP, 12 ER), 6 HR, 0.74 WHIP, .180 OBA, 4 BB, 42 K in 8 starts
Career vs. A’s: 3-0, 0.00 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 0 ER), 0.70 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 4 starts

Estes (6-6, 4.29 ERA) makes his 20th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 107 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 3-2 road loss vs. Texas Rangers Saturday
2024 home splits: 4-1, 2.31 ERA (58 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 0.81 WHIP, .188 OBA, 8 BB, 40 K in 9 starts (1 CG)
Post All-Star break: 2-2, 2.86 ERA (44 IP, 14 ER), 1.00 WHIP, .219 OBA, 8 BB, 34 K in 8 appearances (7 starts)
Career vs. Mariners: 2-1, 3.38 ERA (16 IP, 6 ER), 4 HR, 0.63 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 3 starts

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Mariners at A’s odds

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Moneyline (ML): Mariners -148 (bet $148 to win $100) | A’s +126 (bet $100 to win $126)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+116) | A’s +1.5 (-140)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 3, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The MARINERS (-148) are a good bet behind Woo, who has never surrendered a run in 3 career starts against the A’s (+126).

Estes has also handled himself well against Seattle, and he has pitched well since the All-Star break, too. Look for this one to be a nail-biter, with the M’s coming out on top in a close one.

Run line/Against the spread

If you can’t bring yourself to back the A’S +1.5 (-140) straight up, they’re not a bad bet catching the run and a half. The Mariners -1.5 (+116) took out a ton of frustration on Oakland in Wednesday’s rout, but prior to that they had 4 consecutive 1-run losses.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-114) might be the best play on the board in what could be a surprising pitchers’ duel between Woo and Estes under the Golden State sunshine.

Again, Woo has never allowed a run in 21 1/3 IP across 4 career starts against the A’s, and Estes has a sub-3.00 ERA since the All-Star break. These might not be your first choices when thinking about effective AL pitchers, but both have been keeping scores surprisingly low lately.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (69-70) and Oakland A’s (61-78) play the 3rd contest in a 4-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 4-4

The Mariners lost 2 of 3 games against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, and they brought their bad juju to the Bay Area. Seattle has dropped each of the 1st 2 games of the series, with Oakland walking it off both nights. Seth Brown was the hero Tuesday with a HR earlier in the contest, and a game-winning single.

In the losing effort, Seattle’s Cal Raleigh had a 2-run RBI double in the 1st inning to get to 84 RBI. That’s the best mark in franchise history by a catcher, breaking the record of his interim manager, Dan Wilson. It was the 25th time Raleigh has had a multi-RBI game, too, and the Mariners are 19-6 in those outings.

Oakland has won 3 of the past 4 meetings, and the Under has connected in 4 of the past 5 in the series.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. LHP JP Sears

Kirby (10-10, 3.63 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 161 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H (3 HR), 1 BB, 2 K in 9-5 road victory vs. Angels Friday
2024 road splits: 5-6, 4.17 ERA (90 2/3 IP, 42 ER), 1.16 WHIP, .258 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 12 BB, 76 K in 16 starts
Post All-Star break: 3-3, 4.57 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 9 HR, 1.43 ERA, .295 OBA, 8 BB, 37 K in 8 starts
Career vs. A’s: 4-0, 4.12 ERA (39 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 4 HR, 1.30 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 7 starts

Sears (11-9, 4.21 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 151 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H (1 solo HR), 2 BB, 4 K in 9-2 road victory vs. Texas Rangers Friday
2024 home splits: 6-5, 4.70 ERA (69 IP, 36 ER), 1.25 WHIP, .274 OBA, 13 BB, 52 K in 13 starts
Post All-Star break: 5-2, 3.53 ERA (51 IP, 20 ER), 1.10 WHIP, .253 OBA, 8 BB, 41 K in 8 starts
Career vs. Mariners: 2-2, 1.86 ERA (38 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 3 HR, 1.01 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 7 appearances (6 starts)

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Mariners at A’s odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | A’s +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+118) | A’s +1.5 (-142)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

The A’S (+122) are a solid play as short ‘dogs at home, as they’re being extremely rude hosts to the Mariners (-144) so far in this series. In fact, Seattle’s postseason hopes might officially die in the Bay Area.

Sears has been the best pitcher for Oakland, and he has gotten stronger after the All-Star break. The A’s don’t have a great record, but they’ve been pesky, and much better than expected.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re more of a careful bettor, and you just don’t trust Oakland straight up, A’S +1.5 (-142) for a little insurance isn’t priced out of line.

The A’s have been coming up with late-inning magic in this series, and they have their best starting pitcher going. But, if you need to take the run, no one can blame you.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-115) is once again the lean, but stick with a half-unit play at most.

The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 meetings between these AL West rivals.

Be careful, as the Over has cashed in each of the past 5 starts for Kirby. However, the A’s have managed just 3.5 runs per game in the past 4 outings, while allowing just 3.8 RPG.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (69-68) and Oakland A’s (59-78) open a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 4-2

The Mariners dropped 2 of 3 games against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend. Seattle is just 2-11 across the past 13 road contests dating back to July 31. The Over is on a 3-1 run, while the total has gone high at a 9-4-2 clip in the past 15 outings.

The A’s lost 2 of 3 games against the Texas Rangers on the road this weekend. Oakland is a respectable 6-6 in the past 12 games at home, while the Over is on a 4-1 run in the past 5 outings.

The last time these teams met in Oakland June 4-6, the Mariners won 2 of 3 games, while the Under cashed in all 3 outings.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP Osvaldo Bido

Gilbert (7-10, 3.09 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 171 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 3-2 home loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
2024 road splits: 4-5, 3.81 ERA (87 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.00 WHIP, .213 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 19 BB, 80 K in 14 starts
Career vs. A’s: 2-1, 3.09 ERA (58 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 6 HR, 0.93 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 10 starts

Bido (5-3, 3.21 ERA) makes his 9th start and 15th appearance. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 56 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 7-5 road loss vs. Guardians Wednesday
2024 home splits: 3-2, 3.03 ERA (32 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.16 WHIP, .188 OBA, 16 BB, 36 K in 5 starts (9 appearances)
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Mariners at A’s odds

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Moneyline (ML): Mariners -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | A’s +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+120) | A’s +1.5 (-144)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

The MARINERS (-144) are a solid play as moderate favorites in the series opener. Gilbert has been pitching well all season, including a solid 3.81 ERA and 1.00 WHIP on the road.

The Mariners are a respectable 5-4 in 9 games under interim manager Dan Wilson, and the schedule is set up for Seattle to make a move still, but it needs to get going.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more conservative of a bettor, A’S +1.5 (-144) is worth playing lightly behind Bido. He has really come into his own for Oakland, posting a 3.03 ERA at home this season and holding the opposition to a .188 batting average. This will be a surprisingly decent pitching matchup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-112) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

While the Over is 6-3-1 across the past 10 games for the Mariners, the Under cashed in each outing of the previous 3-game set in Oakland.

For the A’s, while the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 outings, the Under is 9-6 across the past 15 games. And the Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings by Bido.

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