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Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (3-0) and Oakland Athletics (0-3) wrap up their 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from the Oakland Coliseum is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 3-0

The Guardians pounded out 15 hits in a 12-3 rout of the Athletics before a crowd of just 5,425 fans. Bay Area native LF Steven Kwan homered and reached base 4 times in the victory. Cleveland is on a 10-game road trip to begin their season with stops in Seattle and Minnesota next.

Oakland has struggled to get the bats going against the Cleveland rotation, scoring just 7 runs in the 3 games. They managed just 1 extra base hit on Saturday while starter JP Sears was beat up for 5 ER and 6 H in 3 2/3 IP. Oakland’s season-opening 7-game homestand continues with the Boston Red Sox coming to town.

Guardians at Athletics projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Paul Blackman

Carrasco (3-8, 6.80 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.70 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 90 innings with the New York Mets.

2023 road stats: 2-5, 5.44 ERA (49 2/3 IP, 30 ER) in 10 starts
Last start vs. A’s: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 3-2 road victory April 15, 2023

Blackburn (4-7, 4.43 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.54 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 9 K/9 in 103 2/3 innings.

2023 home stats: 2-3, 3.57 ERA (53 IP, 21 ER) in 10 starts
Last start vs. Guardians: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-6 road loss June 21, 2023

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Guardians at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Athletics +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+135) | Athletics +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)

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Guardians at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I don’t see any reason why the Guardians (-125) don’t complete the sweep of the A’s on Sunday afternoon, but I’d rather take the better odds with the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET GUARDIANS -1.5 (+135).

This Oakland lineup won scare anyone this season and especially not a veteran like Carrasco. He’s looked good against the A’s throughout his career with a 4-2 record and a 3.18 ERA.

Cleveland has covered the run line in all 3 games thus far in this series. They also hit .258 as a team against right-handed pitchers last season. They knocked around RHP Ross Stripling in game 2 of this series for 5 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings. Blackburn is a career 5-5 with close to a 4 ERA against the Guardians.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

These 2 teams are 7-2-1 against the Over in their last 10 meetings. They have gone Over the total in all 3 games of this series (averaging 11 runs per game).

There will be runs scored in this game, you’ve got an aging veteran in Carrasco versus a guy who’s lost a bit of his shine being stuck in Oakland this long.

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Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Athletics open their seasons with the 1st game of a 4-game set Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Guardians won 5-1 last season

The Guardians managed to win 76 games last season in the final campaign under the leadership of manager Terry Francona. The team turns to former Oakland A’s catcher Stephen Vogt as its manager heading into the 2024 season. Vogt played in Oakland from 2013-17, and again in 2022.

The Athletics play their 1st opener since revealing renderings of a new stadium in Las Vegas. The team plans to relocate to a temporary facility in Las Vegas after the lease with the Oakland Coliseum expires after the 2024 season, so this will be the final opener in the Bay Area for the team, barring a miracle. And tickets on the 3rd-party market can be had for as low as $9, if you’re in the area!

Cleveland won 2 of 3 games in Oakland last season, with the Over going 2-0-1 at the Coliseum.

Guardians at Athletics projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. LHP Alex Wood

Bieber (6-6, 3.80 ERA) made 21 starts in 2023. He posted a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 128 innings.

2023 road splits: 1-3, 4.14 ERA (63 IP, 29 ER — 10 HR), 12 BB, 47 K in 10 starts
2023 vs. A’s: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H (0 HR), 1 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 4-3 road loss April 4
Career vs. Athletics: 0-1, 3.79 ERA (19 IP, 8 ER) in 3 starts

Wood (5-5, 4.33 ERA) made 12 starts and 17 relief appearances in 2023 with the San Francisco Giants. He posted a 1.43 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 97 2/3 innings.

2023 home splits: 2-2, 4.20 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 23 ER — 5 HR), 18 BB, 37 K in 5 starts and 8 relief appearances
2023 vs. Guardians: 4 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 1 relief appearance, a 6-5 home victory in extra innings Sept. 13 for the Giants
Career vs. Guardians: 2-0, 0.00 ERA (14 2/3 IP) in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Guardians at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Athletics +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+110) | Athletics +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-155) open as moderate favorites on the road in the final opener in Oakland against the Athletics (+130). Cleveland dominated this series in 2023, winning 5 of the 6 meetings, and despite the bunting and Opening Day festivities, it is likely to be a ghost town. The lack of energy and a hometown crowd will give Cleveland an extra boost.

Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+110) are worth playing lightly, although it should be noted they were just 24-35 against left-handed starting pitchers, so it might take getting to the bullpen before Cleveland is able to get any separation.

Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-115) is the lean, as both of these teams roll out pretty solid pitchers for the opener, and neither team is expected to be much of an offensive juggernaut.

While the Over went a surprising 2-0-1 in the 3 meetings last season in Oakland, you shouldn’t rely upon that happening again. A lower-scoring game with runs at a premium will likely be the rule.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (83-68) will go for a 3-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics (46-105) on on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 11-1

Seattle is in a tight 3-team battle for the final 2 Wild Card spots, a race in which they are a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays and tied with the Texas Rangers for the final spot. After losing 7 of 9, they’ve won 2 straight and look for a 3rd before heading into a big weekend series at Texas.

Oakland has dropped 6 straight games and appear destined to finish with the worst record in baseball.

Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Joey Estes

Kirby (10-1, 3.57 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 171 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday
Road stats: 4-6, 3.99 ERA (90 1/3 IP, 40 ER) with 7.3 K/9 across 15 starts
Career vs. Oakland: 2-0, 4.28 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 13 ER) with 8.9 K/9 in 5 starts; beat them May 4 this year (7 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K)
Has had an excellent season, but has hit a bit of a rough patch with 18 ER allowed in 27 IP over his last 5 starts.

The 21-year-old Estes will be making his Major League debut.

In 17 starts and 3 relief appearances at Double-A and 6 starts at Triple-A he has a 3.74 ERA, 2.8 BB/9, and 8.4 K/9 in 137 IP
In his last start he allowed just 1 ER in 5 IP with 6 K, but had some issues with the long ball in the hitter-friendly PCL, where he surrendered 10 HR in 32 2/3 IP (2.8 HR/9)

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Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -2.5 (+110) | Athletics +2.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

Through his recent struggles, Kirby’s skills have held up well, as he boasts a 27/4 K/BB in 27 IP over his last 5 starts. He gets a juicy matchup against an Oakland offense that has really been struggling lately but this line is a little too steep to gamble on. PASS and find better value elsewhere.

Run line/Against the spread

Oakland has scored a league-worst 3.32 runs per game at home this season, and they have scored a total of just 10 runs over their past 6 games. Kirby should get back on track, with a chance to completely shut down his opposition.

Estes will be making his debut against a Seattle team that is 8th in runs per game on the road, and in a fight for their playoff lives. His skills have been pretty mediocre and given the plus odds, MARINERS -2.5 (+110) is worth a small play, or consider moving it to MARINERS -1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

Seattle has had their way with Oakland this year and their bats should have success against Estes. But the A’s have really struggled to score lately and will have their hands full against Kirby. This line appears to be set about right so SKIP the total.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (82-68) take on the Oakland Athletics (46-104) on the road for the middle contest of their 3-game series. First pitch Tuesday at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium is 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s ines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 9-1

The Mariners snapped a 3-game losing streak on Monday with a 5-0 shutout of the A’s. Seattle has lost 7 of its last 10 games and trail the AL West-leading Houston Astros by 1 1/2 games, but do currently hold a Wild Card berth.

Oakland has lost 5 in a row and 7 of the last 9 games. They have the worst record in the majors.

Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Paul Blackburn

Castillo (13-7, 3.08 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 181 1/3 innings.

Last start: win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 3-2 home win over Los Angeles Angels last Wednesday
Has won his last 7 decisions and Mariners have won his last 9 starts

Blackburn (4-5, 4.14 ERA) makes his 19th start and 20th appearance. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 95 2/3 innings.

Last start: loss, 3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 6-2 road loss to Houston Astros on Wednesday
Has not faced Seattle this season

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Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The facts: The A’s have the worst record in the majors and the Mariners have won 82 games. Seattle is 9-1 against Oakland. The Mariners have won every 1 of Castillo’s last 9 starts.

But betting the Mariners at -225 on the moneyline isn’t worth the action unless you include it in a leg of a parlay bet.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Six of Seattle’s wins over Oakland have been by 2 or more runs.

The Mariners are only 3-16 ATS in their last 19 games, but 3 of their last 5 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

Oakland’s last 6 losses have been by more than 1 run.

BET MARINERS -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Seven of the 10 games between the 2 teams have had 7 or fewer total runs while 3 of Castillo’s last 4 starts have had 7 or fewer total runs and 3 of Blackburn’s last 4 outings have had 7 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (81-68) and Oakland Athletics (46-103) open a 3-game set Monday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 9-1

The Mariners lost 6-1 as -173 home favorites vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers as the Under (7.5) cashed Sunday. Seattle has lost 3 straight and is 1 game back of the Texas Rangers for the final AL Wild Card.

The Athletics lost 10-1 as +147 home underdogs vs. the San Diego Padres as the Over (9) hit Sunday. Oakland has lost 4 straight games and is long eliminated from postseason contention.

Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP Bryan Woo vs. LHP JP Sears

Woo (3-4, 4.16 ERA) makes his 16th start. The rookie has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 75 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 8-0 home victory vs. Los Angeles Angels Tuesday
2023 road stats: 1-2, 4.50 ERA (44 IP, 22 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Athletics: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 1 start, a 7-0 home victory Aug. 28

Sears (5-11, 4.45 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 157 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 6-2 victory at Houston Astros Tuesday
2023 home stats: 2-5, 4.76 ERA (70 IP, 37 ER) in 13 starts
2023 vs. Mariners: 0-0, 0.82 ERA (11 IP, 1 ER) in 2 starts — Most recent: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 3-2 road loss May 25
Career vs. Mariners: 2-0, 0.67 ERA (27 IP, 2 ER) in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-105) | Athletics +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 3, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The Mariners (-185) should beat the Athletics for the 10th time in 11 tries this season. However, the price on Seattle ML is too high.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Sears has been dominant vs. the team that drafted him and should continue to give the Mariners fits. He has recorded a win in 3 straight starts overall while allowing 2 or fewer runs each time out.

The Mariners have lost 7 of their last 9 games and seem to be cooling down after posting one of the best records in MLB after the All-Star break.

BET ATHLETICS +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 Mariners games as Seattle’s offense continues to struggle, averaging just 2.25 runs per game over that stretch. With Sears facing the team that drafted him and Woo coming off one of the best starts of his career, I like the total to stay UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland Athletics (46-99) and Houston Astros (82-64) wrap up a 3-game set Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 9-3

The Athletics won 6-2 as +288 underdogs in the 2nd game of the series Tuesday. C Shea Langeliers and LF Tony Kemp both homered as Oakland avoided its 100th loss of the season for the 2nd straight day.

Houston’s lead over the Texas Rangers in the AL West has dwindled to just 1 game following the 2 losses to open this series. The Astros are 37-37 at home this season and have lost 12 of their last 16 games at Minute Maid Park.

Athletics at Astros projected starters

RHP Paul Blackburn vs. RHP Hunter Brown

Blackburn (4-4, 3.88 ERA) makes his 18th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.51 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 92 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 6-3 win at Rangers Friday
2023 road stats: 2-2, 4.23 ERA (44 2/3 IP, 21 ER) in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance
2023 vs. Astros: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 4-1 home victory July 22
Career vs. Astros: 0-4, 9.51 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 31 ER) in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance

Brown (10-11, 4.78 ERA) makes his 27th start and 28th appearance. The rookie has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 141 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 11-2 home loss vs. San Diego Padres Friday
2023 home stats: 3-7, 6.07 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 40 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Athletics: 1-0, 2.37 ERA (19 IP, 5 ER) in 3 starts – Most recent: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 3-2 road victory July 23

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Athletics at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Astros -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+105) | Astros -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Athletics at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Athletics 3

Moneyline

It’s unlikely that Houston (-275) will get swept by the Athletics. However, the Astros are slightly overvalued on the moneyline.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Houston has lost 12 of its last 16 games at home and expecting it to win by multiple runs is a tough ask. The Astros are just 27-39 on the run line this season as home favorites, according to TeamRankings.com.

Oakland, while clearly not as talented, is still playing to ruin other teams’ seasons and to avoid its 100th loss. I believe the Astros avoid the sweep but Oakland keeps it close.

BET ATHLETICS +1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Under is 25-18-1 (58.1%) this season when Oakland plays divisional games.

Brown will probably bounce back after allowing 6 earned runs last time out, and Houston’s offense may continue to struggle after scoring just 2 runs in its last 2 games.

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland Athletics (44-97) and Texas Rangers (76-64) meet Saturday, as they continue a 3-game AL West series. First pitch at Globe Life Field is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 7-4

Oakland had won just 4 of its last 17 road games heading into this series, but the Athletics took Friday’s opener 6-3. The club with the worst record in MLB is 5-2 over its last 7 games.

On the other side, a team with a good record is struggling of late. Texas is just 1-6 on a homestand that started Sept. 1. Struggling on offense and on the mound, the Rangers are just 4-16 over their last 20 games and have slipped from the AL West lead to a 1 1/2 games back of the final AL Wild Card.

Athletics at Rangers projected starters

LHP Kyle Muller vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Muller (1-5, 7.62 ERA) makes his 14th start and 16th appearance. He owns a 1.93 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 67 1/3 IP across.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 10-6 home win vs. Los Angeles Angels Sunday
2023 road stats: 1-4, 10.87 ERA in 27 1/3 IP across 6 starts
Career starts vs. Rangers: 0-2, 12.91 ERA in 7 2/3 IP in 2 starts

Eovaldi (11-4, 2.95 ERA) makes his 21st start. He owns a 1.05 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 125 IP.

Last start: Loss, 1 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 14-1 home loss vs. Houston Astros Tuesday
2023 home stats: 5-3, 3.21 ERA in 53 1/3 IP in 9 starts
Last 5 starts vs. Athletics: 3-0, 1.14 ERA in 31 2/3 IP

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Athletics at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Athletics +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Rangers -255 (bet $255 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+104) | Rangers -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Athletics at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 6, Rangers 4

Moneyline

Eovaldi is making his 2nd start off the IL (forearm). He has some generous rates around the margins that are serving to tamp down his surface ERA. Analytic, luck-neutral measures peg the Texas righty for a figure as high as 4.00 in some cases.

Muller is a wildcard but does have some skill measures that swing the other way, and the woeful A’s are catching a reeling Ranger club.

There is some holding of the nose in backing this Oakland club: consider a partial-unit play backing the ATHLETICS (+210).

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers do not play many 1-run games and this contest has an Over lean. The game could get loose depending on how the bullpens are utilized.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over cashed by a half-a-run in Friday’s lid-lifter.

With some fade on Eovaldi especially and with Oakland perhaps having to go a bit too deep into its lackluster bullpen, this one has a decent chance of getting into double digits in the runs column.

However, the lean is moderate at most. Consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 9 (-110).

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland Athletics (43-97) and Texas Rangers (76-63) meet Friday, as they open a 3-game AL West series. First pitch at Globe Life Field is slated for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 7-3

Oakland opens a road trip after a 4-2 homestand and a Thursday off day. The club with the worst overall record in MLB is 1-4 over its last 5 road games and 4-13 over its last 17.

Texas is just 1-5 on a homestand that started Sept. 1. Struggling on offense and on the mound, the Rangers have won just 4 games in their last 19.

Athletics at Rangers projected starters

RHP Paul Blackburn vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Blackburn (4-4, 3.81 ERA) is making his 17th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 89 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 4 K in 2-1 home win vs. Los Angeles Angels Saturday
2023 road stats: 2-2, 4.10 ERA in 41 2/3 IP in 8 games (7 starts)
Career starts vs. Rangers: 0-3, 13.50 ERA in 16 IP in 4 starts
Owns a 2.38 ERA over his last 7 starts

Montgomery (8-10, 3.46 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 156 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 0 K in 9-7 home loss vs. Minnesota Twins Saturday
2023 home stats: 6-4, 3.83 ERA in 80 IP in 14 starts
Last 5 starts vs. Athletics: 0-1, 3.64 ERA in 29 2/3 IP

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Athletics at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Athletics +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Rangers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+100) | Rangers -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Athletics at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Athletics 3

Moneyline

Peg Texas with just a slight lean. No value. AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers do not play many 1-run games and are worth a thought here. Recent troubles — especially with the Texas bullpen — chip away at that potential. Would take Texas -1.5 at -106 or better. Otherwise, PASS.

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 3 straight Oakland-Texas games.

Blackburn has been hurt by a .352 batting average on balls in play this season (.398 BABIP in his road starts). He’s on a nice trend line recently.

Montgomery is coming off a clunker, and he has a solid history of posting excellent rebounds in such situations. Over the last 2 seasons, the veteran port-sider has yielded 5-plus ER in a game 6 other times. His next-time-out performances have yielded a 2.36 ERA.

Montgomery makes this start on 5 days’ rest, which has been quite a productive interval for him the last 2 years.

Both bullpens have been inadequate of late. Oakland’s relief corps leads much to be desired, but its been one hurt by a .308 BABIP since Aug. 1. Since that same date, the Texas ‘pen has been torched by a 20.9% home runs/fly balls rate. Both groups are rested at the back end after off days.

BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Oakland Athletics at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Oakland Athletics at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (33-85) and St. Louis Cardinals (52-66) open a 3-game set at Busch Stadium Monday. First pitch is at 7:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2019 when Athletics won 4-0

The A’s were swept by the Washington Nationals over the weekend, and they have dropped 5 of the last 6. They are 8-22 over the last 30 games and have the worst record in baseball.

The Cards had a rare day off Sunday and enter this one 5-5 over the last 10 games. They sit 12 1/2 games out in the NL Central and 9 1/2 out of a Wild-Card spot. So they aren’t totally out of it, but the playoffs are pretty unlikely.

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Athletics at Cardinals projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Miles Mikolas

Sears (2-9, 4.23 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 125 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 6 K Tuesday in 6-1 loss against the Texas Rangers
Home/road splits: 2-5, 3.82 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 13 road starts vs. 0-4, 4.75 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 10 home starts

Mikolas (6-8, 4.20 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 141 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 5 K Tuesday in 4-2 loss against Tampa Bay Rays
Home/road splits: 2-4, 4.78 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 12 starts vs. 4-4, 3.72 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 5.5 K/9 in 13 road starts

Athletics at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:04 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Cardinals -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-115) | Cardinals -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Athletics at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

There is no way you should ever bet -210 on anything to do with the Cardinals. They have been wildly inconsistent and underperformed all season and can’t be trusted on a nightly basis.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’s are 27-32 on the RL on the road, which is pretty good considering their overall record. The problem I have is they have scored 2 runs or fewer in 7 of 10 games. On the flip side, the Cards are just 25-33 on the RL at home.

Head to the Win/Total section and take the CARDINALS AND UNDER 9.5 (+160). That will provide a better margin for error at solid plus-money.

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Over/Under

The Athletics are 5-5 O/U over the last 10, and the Cardinals are 4-6. There is very little head-to-head data to roll with here, but at this point we know what these teams are. St. Louis doesn’t play lefties particularly well at 13-16. Oakland is just 13-27 in interleague play. The Under has cashed at this same total in Mikolas’ last 2 starts.

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (68-46) and Oakland Athletics (32-82) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday afternoon at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch between these division rivals is set for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers at Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 7-2 after a 6-1 win Tuesday

The Rangers are looking for their 3rd straight series sweep and their 9th consecutive win. Texas swept the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins in its last 2 series. The Rangers have allowed more than 3 runs in just 1 of their last 8 games and have scored at least 5 runs in 7 of those games.

The Athletics are just 2-6 in their last 8 games and are seeking to avoid being swept for the 2nd time in their last 3 series. They rank last in MLB in runs scored (407) and ERA (5.83), which explains why they’re 50 games below .500.

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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics projected starters

LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Austin Pruitt

Montgomery (7-9, 3.40 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 127 IP for the Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 6-2 home win vs. Miami Marlins Friday in Rangers debut
2023 road stats: 2-5, 3.34 ERA (56 2/3 IP, 21 ER) in 10 starts
Career vs. Athletics: 0-0, 3.80 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

Pruitt (2-6, 3.35 ERA) makes his 6th start and 35th appearance. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 through 43 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 1 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 10-7 loss to Minnesota Twins on July 15
Last appearance: 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K in relief in 8-6 home win vs. San Francisco Giants Sunday
2023 home stats: 2-3, 2.82 ERA (22 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts and 16 relief appearances
Career vs. Rangers: 1-1, 3.38 ERA (16 IP, 6 ERA) over 10 relief appearances

Rangers at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Athletics +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -2.5 (-105) | Athletics +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rangers at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 7, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Rangers are red hot right now, winning each of their last 8 games, 7 of which have been by at least 2 runs. They’ve outscored the Athletics 11-4 in the first 2 games of this series.

Texas (-275) should absolutely win this game but its not worth betting with such a steep price tag.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers have won 4 of their last 8 games by at least 3 runs, which would cover the run line in this matchup. Montgomery was great in his Rangers debut last week, allowing just 2 runs in 6 innings as Texas beat Miami.

The A’s have the worst run differential in baseball and I don’t see them covering against the Rangers Wednesday.

BET RANGERS -2.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

The total went Under in the first 2 games of the series but I think that trend will be snapped Wednesday. Previously, the total went Over in 5 of the Rangers’ last 8 games, so they’ve been putting up a lot of runs.

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

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