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Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners MLB picks and betting predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (56-42) continue their four-game series with the Seattle Mariners (51-46) Friday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Athletics lead 4-3.

RHP Frankie Montas takes the hill for Oakland. He is 8-8 with a 4.33 ERA (106 IP, 51 ER), 1.30 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 over 19 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 3-2, with 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 7 K Saturday against the Cleveland Indians.
  • Montas lost to Seattle May 24 with 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 3 BB and 11 K in Oakland’s 4-2 home loss.
    • vs. Mariners on the current roster (65 PA): 4.20 FIP with a .300 batting average (BA), .383 wOBA, .419 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 30.8 K% and 88.0 mph exit velocity (EV).

LHP Yusei Kikuchi is on the mound for the Mariners. He is 6-5 with a 3.92 ERA (103 1/3 IP, 45 ER), 1.13 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 over 17 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 9-4, with 5 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 1 BB and 7 K at the Los Angeles Angels Saturday.
  • Kikuchi was the winning pitcher against Montas May 24 (4-2) with a stat line of 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB and 3 K.
    • vs. Athletics on the current roster (97 PA): 4.92 FIP with a .239 BA, .302 wOBA, .346 xSLG, 19.6 K% and 92.6 mph EV.

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Athletics at Mariners odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Mariners -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+140) | Mariners +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Mariners 4, Athletics 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the MARINERS (-105) even though Seattle has by far the highest luck factor in the league because the Mariners continuously find ways to win games by coming through in high-leverage situations and Seattle has an edge in Friday’s pitching matchup.

The Mariners have been better this season against teams with a winning record and in the AL West than the A’s. Also, Montas typically wears down in the second half of the season.

For instance, Montas is 0-5 for his career after the All-Star break with a 4.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 2.3 K/BB rate, which are all worse than his first-half stats.

Lastly, Seattle’s bullpen has the second-best WAR and FIP, and the third-best home run per nine-inning rate.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS since my Seattle money line wager is a “lean” and Mariners +1.5 (-170) is a little out of my price range.

However, there’s a case to be made for Seattle’s run line because the Mariners are 22-10 ATS as home underdogs this season and Oakland’s bullpen is weak. The A’s relief corps is a bottom-five unit in xFIP, SIERA and K-BB%.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 7.5 (-105) because the “sharps” are opposite the “public” in the betting market with the pros backing the Under. Oakland has played to the Under in five straight games, as well.

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Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (55-42) travel to T-Mobile Park Thursday to start a four-game series with the AL West rival Seattle Mariners (51-44) at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 3-3.

LHP Sean Manaea takes the mound for the Athletics. Manaea is 6-6 with a 3.28 ERA (109 2/3 IP, 40 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 over 19 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision with 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 0 BB and 7 K in Oakland’s 5-4 win vs. the Cleveland Indians Friday.
  • One of Manaea’s two shutouts came in his only start this season against Seattle as he allowed 4 hits, 2 walks and struck out 8 in Oakland’s 6-0 victory June 2.
  • vs. Mariners on the current roster: 2.21 FIP with a .226 batting average (BA), .244 wOBA, .352 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 22.5 K% and 88.8 mph exit velocity (EV) in 89 plate appearances.

RHP Chris Flexen is Seattle’s projected starter. Flexen is 9-3 with a 3.35 ERA (99 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 over 17 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 6-5, with 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 2 K at the Los Angeles Angels Friday.
  • Flexen was the opposing pitcher in Manaea’s June 2 shutout win over Seattle, posting a stat line of 6 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 1 BB and 3 K.
  • vs. Athletics on the current roster: 4.33 FIP with a .267 BA, .322 wOBA, .411 xSLG, 12.9 K% and 89.7 mph EV in 31 plate appearances.

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Athletics at Mariners odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Mariners +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+120) | Mariners +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Mariners 4, Athletics 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the MARINERS (+115) for a half unit because Flexen has been awesome at home this season. The Mariners are 29-20 at home this year and they’re also 20-13 vs. lefty starters.

Flexen is 6-2 in Seattle this season with a 1.76 ERA (5.92 road ERA), 0.95 WHIP (1.61 road WHIP) and 4.3 K/BB at home (2.2 K/BB on the road).

Also, if Flexen can turn the game over to his relievers with the lead or tied I like the Mariners’ chances of pulling this game out in the late innings because their bullpen is a lot more reliable.

For instance, Seattle’s bullpen is second in WAR while Oakland’s ranks 21st. Furthermore, the Mariners relievers rank in the top 10 in K-BB% and SIERA whereas the Athletics’ bullpen is in the bottom 10 of those categories.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

I also “LEAN” to the FIRST FIVE INNINGS MARINERS +0.5 (-115) for a half unit but would prefer taking this line more than Seattle’s money line because the Mariners have won eight of Flexen’s 10 home starts and he’s exited the game with Seattle either tied or ahead in eight of the 10 games.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8 (-115) for a half unit because the market is hammering the Over but, if anything, the total is moving down with the Under being the more expensive side to bet.

Moreover, the Athletics are 17-24-2 O/U in road games, the Mariners are 20-27-2 O/U in home games and the Under has cashed in Oakland’s last four games as a favorite.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (46-47) and Oakland Athletics (54-42) play the finale of a two-game set Tuesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Jose Suarez is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. He is 4-2 with a 2.29 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with a 8.4 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 over 35 1/3 IP across 2 starts and 9 relief appearances.

Suarez allowed just one run, three hits and two walks with four strikeouts across five innings in a win last time out in Seattle July 11. He has worked 5 1/3 scoreless innings of relief in two appearances against the A’s this season including a win.

RHP James Kaprielian is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 4-3 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 across 62 IP spanning 11 starts.

Kaprielian coughed up two runs, four hits and four walks over five innings in a no-decision at Texas July 10 in his most recent showing. He yielded two runs and four hits with a nine strikeouts in a no-decision against the Angels May 21.

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Angels at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Angels +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Athletics -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Angels +1.5 (-165) | Athletics -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Prediction

Athletics 4, Angels 2

Money line (ML)

The ATHLETICS (-145) are the play in this matinee contest. It’s a quick turnaround, and you can expect a lower-scoring game for a nice parlay opportunity, too.

The A’s have won 21 of the past 28 at home against the Angels and 22 of the past 30 overall.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ATHLETICS -1.5 (+135) covered last night’s game by a 4-1 score, and they’ll cover again. The Angels +1.5 (-165) are skidding posting just two wins in the past 12 games inside the division. They’re also just 2-6 in the past eight against teams with a winning overall record.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 9 (-120) is the best play on the board. These teams just played last night and have a quick turnaround for an afternoon game. The bats should be behind the pitchers just like they were in Monday’s battle.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (46-46) kick off a six-game road trip Monday with the opener of a two-game set against AL West rival Oakland Athletics (53-42). First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Shohei Ohtani is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. He is 4-1 with a 3.49 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 and 4.7 BB/9 in 67 IP over 13 starts.

Ohtani allowed no hits while pitching a scoreless inning in the All-Star Game as the American League starter. He has been very good over his last six starts with the exception of one blip where he allowed 7 ER in just 2/3 of an inning at the New York Yankees. Ohtani has allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of the other five starts along that span.

LHP Cole Irvin is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 6-8 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 in 106 IP over 18 starts.

Oakland has won six of Irvin’s last seven starts with the lone loss coming in his last outing. He has a 2.95 ERA through 42 2/3 IP across that stretch.

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Angels at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Angels -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Angels -1.5 (+155) | Athletics +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Athletics 4, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

The Angels have struggled while picking up just three wins in ten games against Oakland this season, including a 2-5 record at Oakland Coliseum. Ohtani lost his only start against the Athletics May 28, allowing 3 runs in 6 innings. L.A. is 19-24 on the road this season and 16-24 against the AL West.

The A’s are 28-24 at home this season and 19-20 against the AL West. They have won Irvin’s last three home starts.

Take the ATHLETICS (-115).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Angels are 42-50 ATS this season and 19-24 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in only three of their 10 games against the A’s and are 19-31 ATS as favorites.

Oakland is 52-43 ATS overall and 21-12 ATS as the underdog. They have failed to cover the spread in three straight games and have not gone four in a row without covering since they failed to do so in their first six games of the season.

Take the ATHLETICS +1.5 (-190) if you aren’t as certain about the outright win.

Over/Under (O/U)

Half the 10 games between the two teams had totals of nine or more runs.

Five of the last seven for the Angels had totals of 9 or more runs while only two of the last eight for Oakland have done so. 11 of Irvin’s 18 starts have totals of fewer than nine runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (46-43) wrap up their three-game set with the Oakland Athletics (53-41) Sunday with a 4:07 p.m. ET first pitch at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Indians vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

This is the rubber match of the set as Oakland won the first game Friday 5-4 but Cleveland evened the series Saturday with a 3-2 victory.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

RHP Zach Plesac is Cleveland’s projected starter. Plesac is 4-3 with a 4.31 ERA (62 2/3 IP, 30 ER), 1.04 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 over 11 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision with 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 4 K in Cleveland’s 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals July 8.
  • 2021 road splits: 3-2 with a 4.94 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.28 WHIP and 1.6 K/BB rate in five starts.

RHP Chris Bassitt is Oakland’s projected starter. Bassitt is 10-2 with a 3.28 ERA (118 IP, 43 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 over 19 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 4-1, with 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 3 K Sunday at the Texas Rangers.
  • 2021 home splits: 4-2 with a 2.55 ERA (53 IP, 15 ER), 0.93 WHIP and 4.5 K/BB in eight starts.

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Indians at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Indians +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Athletics -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-145) | Athletics -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Indians 4, Athletics 2

Money line (ML)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Indians (+135) because I’m going to bet Cleveland’s First 5 Innings run line. My buy-price on is “Indians (+145)” or greater so I’ll abstain from betting their money line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the INDIANS +0.5 (-110) FIRST 5 INNINGS for a half unit because Oakland’s lineup has struggled a tad this month and a suspect “line freeze” in the betting market.

For instance, the Athletics rank 26th in wRC+, 28th in wOBA, 25th in BB/K rate and 18th in hard-hit rate in July so I like Plesac to at least keep this one close and be better in his second outing back from injury.

Furthermore, in both the money and run lines, Oakland is getting at least 80% of the action in each betting market but neither line has budged from the opener.

This gives me the impression that the House would like more pro-Athletics money and the last thing we want to do is play into the House’s hands.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (-115) for a half unit because of Oakland’s previously noted hitting slump, Bassitt has been dominant at home this year and the presumed “sharp” side of the market is betting the Under.

According to Pregame.com, more than 70% of the cash bet on the total is on the Under whereas a slight majority of the bets placed are on the Over.

It’s typically wiser in sports betting to follow the money especially when it’s flowing in the opposite direction as the public and the disagreement between the “wiseguy” and “average Joe” explains why the Under is juiced up to -115.

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Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (45-43) and Oakland Athletics (53-40) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Indians vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Cal Quantrill is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. He is 1-2 with a 4.23 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 over 61 2/3 IP across 8 starts and 18 relief appearances.

Quantrill allowed three earned runs, five hits and a walk with one strikeout across six innings in a 14-6 home win against the Kansas City Royals July 10. While the win was nice, he did allow two home runs.

RHP Frankie Montas is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 8-7 with a 4.41 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 across 100 innings in 18 starts.

Montas yielded one run with five hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings in a 2-1 win at the Houston Astros July 8. He is 1-0 with a 2.19 ERA across 12 1/3 innings in two outings in July.

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Indians at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Indians +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Athletics -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-140) | Athletics -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Athletics 5, Indians 2

Money line (ML)

The ATHLETICS (-165) are moderately priced in this matinee game. The Indians have dropped each of their past six as a road underdog, six in a row against the AL West and eight straight against teams with a winning record. Keep fading Cleveland until further notice.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ATHLETICS -1.5 (+115) are a decent play on the run line in this game with a quick turnaround. You can expect both teams to be a little sleepy after playing a night game Friday, but Oakland will do enough for the win Saturday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 9 (-115) are the play in this afternoon game after an evening affair. It’s a quick turnaround, and these teams are likely to get off to a rather slow start Saturday.

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Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (52-40) open a three-game set with the Cleveland Indians (45-42) Friday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Indians vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 0-0.

RHP Eli Morgan is on the bump for the Indians. Morgan is 1-3 with an 8.44 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 across five starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 3-2, with 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB and 3 K July 3 vs. the Houston Astros.
  • 2021 road splits: 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA (5 IP, 4 ER), 4 H, 0 BB and 9 K in one start.

RHP Chris Bassitt is Oakland’s projected starter. Bassitt is 10-2 with a 3.28 ERA (118 IP, 43 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 over 19 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 4-1, with 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 3 K Sunday at the Texas Rangers.
  • 2021 home splits: 4-2 with a 2.55 ERA (53 IP, 15 ER), 0.93 WHIP and 4.5 K/BB in eight starts.

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Indians at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Indians +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Athletics -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-115) | Athletics -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Athletics 6, Indians 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the ATHLETICS (-225) FIRST 5 INNINGS for 1 unit because I prefer playing Oakland on the run line for even money and Bassitt is the far better starting pitcher but Cleveland has the much better bullpen.

However, while the Indians beat up on bad teams (30-17 vs. teams with a sub-.500 record) they are terrible against good teams (15-25 vs. teams with a winning record).

Also, Cleveland has a losing record on the road and is just 5-9 against AL West teams while Oakland has been dominant vs. AL Central teams (12-2 record) and is 27-22 at home this season.

But, Bassitt is a sleeper AL Cy Young contender and the Athletics are 14-5 in games Bassitt starts while Morgan is a rookie still figuring out the big leagues.

If you are going to bet Oakland’s money line I’d recommend just betting 1 unit on the ATHLETICS (-225) FIRST 5 INNINGS. For example, if your standard wager is $100 then I’d just risk that to earn a $44 profit.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Even though Oakland has a losing ATS record as a home favorite and Cleveland has a winning ATS record as a road underdog, I’d still lay it with the ATHLETICS -1.5 (-105) because they have such an overwhelming edge in the starting pitching matchup.

I’m confident Oakland’s lineup can do some damage to Morgan and Cleveland’s lineup will continue its struggles on the road against Bassitt. The Indians’ batters rank in the bottom 10 on the road in wRC+, wOBA, BB/K and hard-hit rate.

Again, I’d only bet Oakland’s money line or run line. However, for me, this is a good spot to BET 1 unit on the ATHLETICS -1.5 (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Under 8 (-105) because Bassitt has pitched pretty well at home throughout his career, but Oakland has played more to the Over at home and Cleveland has played more to the Over on the road.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (51-40) and Texas Rangers (35-54) put a lid on their first-half-ending three-game series Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Chris Bassitt is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 9-2 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 through 111 IP over 18 starts.

Bassitt has held current Texas bats to a .644 OPS. He has typically pitched much better at home, with a 2.32 home ERA and a 4.42 figure on the road over the last three seasons.

LHP Kolby Allard is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers. Allard is 2-5 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 through 57 1/3 IP spanning seven starts and 10 relief outings.

Improved strikeout stuff has helped Allard log some consistent starts since entering the Rangers rotation in late May. In seven starts since, he has held foes to 2 or fewer earned runs five times.

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+120) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rangers 6, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

The Athletics and Rangers split the first two games of this series. Oakland — which has a shaky .607 OPS since June 25 — is seeking its first series win since mid-June.

The Rangers, on the other hand, have scored 5.0 runs per game with a .779 OPS since June 21.

The price on the home nine is solid. BACK THE RANGERS (+115).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

A TEXAS +1.5 (-145) play is worth a look, especially in pairing with the money line action (half-unit each) as a hedge.

Over/Under (O/U)

Keep an eye on the total here. With some fade angle on both starting pitchers and the bullpens behind them not being in the best of shape, things are set up for a decent possibility of a double-digit contest.

Back the OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (50-40) and Texas Rangers (35-53) play the middle contest of a three-game series Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP James Kaprielian is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 4-3 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, and 3.2 BB/9 in 57 IP over 10 starts.

Kaprielian is fresh off an impressive start against Boston allowing 1 ER on 5 hits and 1 walk with 10 strikeouts through 7 IP. For the season, though, he has been somewhat fortunate to pitch through a .239 batting average on balls in play and an 86.9% left-on-base rate.

RHP Mike Foltynewicz is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers. The veteran righty is 2-8 with a 5.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, and 2.0 BB/9 in 94 IP through 17 starts.

Foltynewicz has fared well against the Athletics this season with 4 ER allowed in 13 IP with 1 BB and 11 K across two starts. He owns a 3.00 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over his last three home starts.

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) |  Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+120) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

No team has a worse OPS the last two weeks than Oakland’s .600 mark. The Athletics dropped two of four at Texas last month and are just 5-10 over their last 15 road tilts.

The Rangers, on the other hand, have scored 5.1 RPG with a .785 OPS since June 21. Texas has seen Kaprielian twice this season, recording a .783 OPS against him, and they have a left-leaning lineup that cuts into a problem area for the Oakland hurler.

BACK THE RANGERS (+110). 

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

A Texas play is worth a look at a better price. A -140 tag would make for value in perhaps combining some run line action with a money line wager. PASS unless the value arrives.

Over/Under (O/U)

STEER CLEAR of what looks to be a well-made total.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (50-39) and Texas Rangers (34-53) open a three-game series Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Cole Irvin is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. Irvin is 6-7 with a 3.56 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9 in 101 IP over 17 starts.

Irvin has allowed just 2 ER over his last 15 IP overall and owns a 2.55 ERA on the road.

RHP Jordan Lyles is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers. In 17 games (16 starts), Lyles is 4-5 with a 4.98 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 90 1/3 IP.

Lyles owns a 3.00 ERA over his last 3 home starts. He logged six strong innings of relief against Oakland June 22, and current Athletics batters own a .558 OPS against him. The Texas righty has gone six innings-plus in 7 of his last 9 outings.

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -140 (bet $140 to win $100) |  Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+115) | Rangers +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

No team has a worse OPS the last two weeks than Oakland’s .602 mark. The Rangers have scored 5.0 RPG with a .761 OPS over their last 23 games (.844 OPS last 10 games at home).

Peg Irvin as being out too far over his skis with his 3.56 ERA. And he throws a lot of fastballs, which cuts into a relative strength for the Rangers. Also figure on some fade to the Oakland bullpen and a swing the opposite way on the Texas relief corps.

The Athletics dropped two of three at Texas last month and are just 5-9 over their last 14 road tilts.

BACK THE RANGERS (+115) on a play with strong conviction and a good price.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Texas run-line play is worth a look at a better price. A -135 tag would make for value in perhaps combining some ATS action with a money line wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

STEER CLEAR of what looks to be a well-made line.

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