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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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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (67-46) and the Oakland Athletics (32-81) play the middle contest of a 3-game series at Oakland Coliseum Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 6-2

The Rangers have won a season-high 7 straight games to push their lead in the AL West to 3 games over the Houston Astros. Texas has outscored the opposition 44-17 over that stretch, adding to the team’s league-best +172 run differential.

The Athletics are on the flip side, with the worst run differential in the majors at minus-273. Oakland is just 17-40 at home this season, including 1-4 against Texas at the Coliseum. The Under is 3-2 in the 5 meetings in Oakland this season.

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Rangers at Athletics projected starters

RHP Max Scherzer vs. LHP J.P. Sears

Scherzer (10-4, 4.04 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 113 2/3 innings for the Rangers and New York Mets.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 5-3 home win vs. the Chicago White Sox Thursday in his Texas debut
2023 road splits (with the Mets): 6-4, 5.16 ERA (66 1/3 IP, 38 ER – 19 HR), .261 opponent batting average (OBA) in 12 starts

Sears (2-8, 4.07 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 121 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K in an 8-2 road loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday
2023 home splits: 0-3, 4.41 ERA (51 IP, 25 ER – 14 HR), .234 OBA in 9 starts

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 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-135) | Athletics +1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rangers at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The Rangers (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky. Yes, Texas has won 7 in a row and Oakland is awful, but Scherzer has had his issues on the road and it remains to be seen if he’ll be able to iron those problems out in a new uniform.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Luckily for Scherzer and his issues on the road, the RANGERS -1.5 (-135) should be able to roll up plenty of offense against the southpaw Sears.

The Rangers have covered as a favorite in 6 of the 7 victories during the current streak, including the 5-3 win in Monday’s series opener. With Scherzer on the bump, Texas ‘should’ be the play against the awful Oakland side.

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Over/Under

While Scherzer has been giving on the road this season, and Sears has been giving everywhere, I think the total actually comes right down on the number. AVOID.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for the Rangers, including Scherzer’s debut against the White Sox last week. The A’s have gone low in 2 of the past 3 games and 4 of the past 5 games at home. If there is a lean, it’s to the Under.

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San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (61-49) open a quick 2-game weekend series on the road against the Oakland Athletics (30-80). First pitch for Saturday’s series opener from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is at 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 2-0.

The Giants had a 1-0 shutout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday for their 3rd straight win. They are 7-2 in their last 9 games and in 2nd place in the NL West, trailing the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by 3 games.

The A’s were swept on the road by the Dodgers and have lost 4 games in a row. They are 3-9 in their last 12 games as they evaluate players for the future.

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Giants at Athletics projected starters

RHP Ross Stripling vs. RHP Paul Blackburn

Stripling (0-4, 5.52 ERA) makes his 11th start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 62 IP.

Las appearance: No decision, 4 1/3 IP in relief, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 4-3 home win over Boston Red Sox July 30
Giants 1-4 in his last 5 starts

Blackburn (2-2, 4.83 ERA) makes his 11th start and 12th appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 54 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 11-3 road win over Colorado Rockies July 29
Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 starts

Giants 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 11:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Giants -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Athletics +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+100) | Athletics +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Giants at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The Giants have won 7 of their last 9 games.

The A’s have lost 9 of their last 12 games and are 5-17 in their last 22 games.

The Giants won both games against the A’s at home.

While Stripling has not won a game, it is a tough sell to pick the A’s to win in the upset.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Six of the Giants’ last 8 wins have been by only 1 run, but Oakland’s last 5 losses and 12 of their last 17 have been by at least 2 runs.

The Giants are 26-25 ATS on the road this season.

BET GIANTS -1.5 (+100).

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Over/Under

The Giants have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 8 of their last 9 games. Their last 7 contests have failed to reach 8 total runs.

Six of the last 7 for the A’s have had more than 8 total runs.

The Giants have scored more than 4 runs only once in their last 15 games.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (30-79) and Los Angeles Dodgers (61-45) meet Thursday to cap off a 3-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

Los Angeles won 10-1 as a -274 home favorite Wednesday. That win was all L.A. from the jump as it took a 7-0 lead before the end of the 2nd inning. RHP Tony Gonsolin recorded the win with 5 innings pitched, 1 earned run, 5 hits and 3 K’s.

The Dodgers have now won back-to-back games and are 5-5 in their last 10 overall. Los Angeles is 33-20 at home on the year. Oakland extended its losing skid to 3 games Wednesday and slipped to 3-7 in its last 10 outings and 15-40 on the road this season.

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Athletics at Dodgers projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. LHP Julio Urias

Sears (2-7, 4.09 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 116 2/3 IP.

Last outing: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 8-5 road win Friday vs. Colorado Rockies
First career start vs. Dodgers

Urias (7-6, 4.98 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 81 1/3 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 8-7 home win on July 25 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Career vs. Oakland: 0-0, 1.50 ERA (6 IP, 1 ER), 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 1 relief appearance

Athletics at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Dodgers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Athletics at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Athletics 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Dodgers (-275) should be able to complete the sweep here but the price tag makes this far too risky, bet on the run line and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-125).

The Dodgers are the much better team and have been dominant at home throughout the season. Los Angeles is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these 2 teams dating back to 2018 and, despite recent struggles, is still hotter than Oakland.

The Dodgers are 3-1 in Urias’ last 4 starts while the Athletics are 1-3 in Sears’ last 4 outings. The Dodgers should win this game comfortably to end their homestand and complete the 3-0 sweep.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

The Over is 6-3-1 in the Dodgers’ last 10 overall and 3-2 in Urias’ last 5 starts overall.

The Over is 5-1 in the Athletics’ last 6 overall and has cashed in each of Sears’ last 3 starts.

The Over also hit Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (28-75) and the San Francisco Giants (55-47) wrap up a 2-game interleague series Wednesday at Oracle Park. First pitch is set for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants nipped the A’s 2-1 in the 1st of 4 meetings Tuesday

The Athletics lost for the 4th time in the last 5 games, the last 2 setbacks each 1-run games. The A’s have averaged just 2.6 runs per game (RPG) across the last 7 outings, with the Under cashing in 3 straight, and 4 of the last 5 games.

The Giants won Tuesday’s game, but San Francisco has totaled just 5 runs across the last 4 games. San Francisco has won 3 in a row at home, including 2 straight 1-run victories. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row, and 6 of the last 7 games overall.

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Athletics at Giants projected starters

LHP Hogan Harris vs. LHP Alex Wood

Harris (2-4, 6.11 ERA) makes his 6th start and 12th overall appearance. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 53 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in a 3-1 home loss vs. the Houston Astros last Thursday
2023 road splits: 1-1, 7.45 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 16 ER – 2 HR), .289 OBA in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances

Wood (4-4, 4.99 ERA) makes his 12th start and 16th overall appearance. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 57 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 5-3 road loss vs. the Washington Nationals Friday
2023 home splits: 1-2, 6.15 ERA (26 1/3 IP, 18 ER – 5 HR), .257 OBA in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance

Athletics at Giants odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Giants -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-114) | Giants -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

Athletics at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 7, Athletics 5

Moneyline

The Giants (-215) are too costly in this battle against the southpaw Harris and the lowly Athletics (+180). While Oakland has been struggling to put up wins, it has lost the last 2 games by just a single run in each outing. The A’s are pesky, and that should be the case again Wednesday.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The GIANTS -1.5 (-105) are a better value on the run line, as San Francisco is the play against Harris. He has been very giving, going 0-2 with an 8.59 ERA across 14 2/3 IP in 3 starts in July. He has allowed 4 or more runs in 4 of the last 5 starts, too. Look for the Giants to get after Harris early.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-118) is worth a look after Tuesday’s low-scoring game.

Harris and Wood have been very giving, and the San Francisco left-hander has allowed plenty of runs in his home stadium.

The wind will be blowing out at 11-14 mph to the left-center field power alley, which certainly is bad news for both of these hurlers.

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