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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)

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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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Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland Athletics (28-74) and the San Francisco Giants (54-47) open a 2-game interleague series Tuesday at Oracle Park in San Francisco. First pitch is scheduled 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: First meeting; Giants won 3 of 4 in 2022

The Athletics are skidding yet again, dropping 11 of the last 13 games. In addition, Oakland has dropped 4 straight on the road, while losing 3 in a row against the National League. Overall, the A’s are just 9-18 in 27 interleague games.

The Giants played a make-up game in Detroit on Monday, falling to the Tigers 5-1. San Francisco has lost 6 games in a row, while cashing the Under in 5 of those outings. San Francisco is also just 1-5 in the last 6 tries against American League foes. It will be the 1st home game for the Giants since July 9, a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

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Athletics at Giants projected starters

LHP Ken Waldichuk vs. RHP Alex Cobb

Waldichuk (2-6, 6.75 ERA) makes his 14th start and 24th overall appearance. He has a 1.84 WHIP, 5.5 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 80 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 6-5 home win vs. the Boston Red Sox last Wednesday
2023 road splits: 2-4, 8.56 ERA (41 IP, 39 ER – 10 HR), .329 OBA in 6 starts and 6 relief appearances

Cobb (6-3, 3.15 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 100 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 4 BB, 0 K in a 5-1 road loss vs. the Cincinnati Reds Thursday
2023 home splits: 4-1, 1.24 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 6 ER – 1 HR), .251 OBA in 7 starts

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 8:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Giants -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+106) | Giants -1.5 (-128)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -118 | U: -104)

Athletics at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 8, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Giants (-260) are on the pricey side, so AVOID.

San Francisco has won 5 of the last 6 meetings in this series, and the Giants have outscored the Athletics 29-16 in those 6 games. There is risk, however, and the Athletics (+215) have won 2 of the last 3 trips across the Bay.

Run line/Against the spread

The GIANTS -1.5 (-128) are a much better value on the run line.

Cobb is expected to go, and he has been absolute money at home. San Francisco went 3-1 against Oakland last season, and it won all of the outings by 2 or more runs, too.

There is a lot of risk, however. The Giants are playing horribly, dropping 6 in a row. However, it is 3-1 in the last 4 games at home, and San Francisco has won by 2 or more runs in 4 of the last 5 games it has won.

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Over/Under

OVER 8 (-118) is the lean in this interleague battle.

Again, there is risk, as San Francisco has managed exactly 1 run in each of the last 3 games, all losses. However, the Giants are due to break out in a big way, and it should do just that against Waldichuk, who has been very giving, especially on the road.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (53-43) and Oakland Athletics (27-71) meet Thursday to kick off a 4-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 6-0

Houston won 4-1 as a -154 road favorite Wednesday to earn a split in a 2-game series with the Colorado Rockies. The Astros led from the 3rd inning through to the end of the game and RHP Brandon Bielak pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings allowing only 1 hit and striking out 4 batters.

Oakland won 6-5 as a +195 home underdog Wednesday to win a 3-game series vs. the Boston Red Sox 2-1. The Athletics led 6-2 by the end of the 4th inning but the Red Sox scored 3 runs over the next 2 frames but were unable to complete the comeback. Oakland has now won back-to-back games after an 8-game losing skid from July 6-17.

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Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. LHP Hogan Harris

France (4-3, 3.31 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 70 2/3 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 9 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 7-5 road win Friday vs. Los Angeles Angels
First career appearance vs. Oakland

Harris (2-3, 6.51 ERA) makes his 5th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 47 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K as a reliever in 10-7 home loss Saturday vs. Minnesota
Career vs. Houston: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP, 0 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 1 relief appearance

Astros 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 5:48 a.m. ET.

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

Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 9, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Astros (-185) should be able to pick up a win Thursday as they are clearly the better team and have dominated the Athletics in recent meetings, but the line is too rich and not worth the juice.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ASTROS -1.5 (-110).

The Astros are 9-1 in the last 10 Houston-Oakland matchups and are on a 7-game win streak vs. Oakland, 6 of which came this season. Houston is also 3-0 in France’s last 3 starts while the Athletics are 0-3 in Harris’ last 3 starts. Only 1 of the last 10 matchups between these teams has come down to a 1-run margin. The Astros should win, and they should do it by at least 2 runs.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Over is 3-1 in Harris’ last 4 starts, is 4-1 in the Athletics’ last 5 games and is 7-2-1 in their last 10 overall.

The Over is 3-0 in France’s last 3 starts.

The Over is 2-0 in each of the last 2 matchups between Houston and Oakland.

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Boston Red Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Boston Red Sox at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (51-45) and the Oakland Athletics (26-71) play the finale of a 3-game series Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 4-1

The Red Sox won the first 4 games of the season series against the Athletics, although Oakland picked up the 3-0 win behind RHP Luis Medina on Tuesday.

Boston is still an impressive 11-3 dating back to June 30. The Red Sox have registered 6 wins in their last 8 road outings, too.

The A’s have just 3 wins in the past 11 games. However, Oakland has posted a pair of shutouts in those victories. The Under has cashed in the first 2 games of this series, but the Over is still 13-5-1 in the past 19 games overall for the A’s.

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Red Sox at Athletics projected starters

RHP Brayan Bello vs. LHP Ken Waldichuk

Bello (7-5, 3.14 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 86 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 5 K in an 8-3 road win vs. the Chicago Cubs Friday
2023 road splits: 3-1, 3.13 ERA (37 1/3 IP, 13 ER – 6 HR), .245 opponent batting average (OBA) in 6 starts

Waldichuk (2-6, 6.66 ERA) makes his 13th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.84 WHIP, 5.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 75 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 5-4 home loss vs. the Minnesota Twins Friday
2023 home splits: 0-2, 1 SV, 4.41 ERA (34 2/3 IP, 17 ER – 5 HR), .277 OBA across 6 starts and 4 relief appearances

Red Sox 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 7:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (-135) | Athletics +1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Red Sox at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Red Sox (-225) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a standalone wager. Even in a multi-team parlay, including Boston sucks all of the value from your ticket.

There are no sure things in sports, and Tuesday’s game should serve as a cautionary tale not to play heavy favorites.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The RED SOX -1.5 (-135) are a strong play on the run line. Boston is 5-2 straight up in the past 7 games as a favorite and cashed the run line in 4 of those outings.

The Athletics won outright as an underdog Tuesday, but the A’s are still just 4-5 in the past 9 on the run line as ‘dogs.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-115) is the lean, but go ever so slightly.

The A’s rank dead-last in runs scored (3.58), batting average (.221) and OPS (.654), and the offense has produced just 3 total runs and 8 hits in the first 2 games of this set.

The Under has cashed in both games in this series and 3 consecutive meetings between these clubs. The Under has cashed in 6 of the past 7 games for the Red Sox when Bello starts.

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Boston Red Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Red Sox at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (50-44) and Oakland Athletics (25-70) meet Monday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 3-0

Boston won 11-5 as +131 road underdogs Sunday to beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 in a 3-game series. The Red Sox have now won 7 of their last 8 and 10 of their last 12. Boston is 24-22 on the road.

Oakland lost 5-4 as +161 home underdogs Sunday and was swept 3-0 by the Minnesota Twins. The Athletics are on a 7-game losing streak after managing to win 4 of 5 at the beginning of July. Oakland is 12-35 at home.

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Red Sox at Athletics projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Paul Blackburn

The Red Sox have not announced their starting pitcher at the time of writing.

Blackburn (1-1, 4.86 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 37 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 1 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K in a 4-3 road loss Sunday vs. Boston Red Sox
Career vs. Boston: 1-1, 6.10 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 18 H, 5 BB, 8 K through 3 appearances (2 starts)

Red Sox 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 2:12 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+100) | Athletics +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Red Sox at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 7, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

This should be a pretty easy win for Boston but at (-160) they are a little too heavy of a favorite to risk betting on, bet on the run line and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RED SOX -1.5 (+100).

Boston is the much better team here and have dominated in recent matchups, being 9-1 in the last 10 overall and 3-0 in the last 3. Combine that with the Athletics only having 12 wins at home on the season compared to the Red Sox having 24 road wins and this should be an easy one for Boston. Only 2 of the last 10 matchups have come down to a 1-run margin.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (+100).

For Boston the Over is 3-0 in their last 3 overall and 5-1-1 in their last 7 overall. For Oakland the Over is also 3-0 in their last 3 overall but is also 7-2-1 in their last overall.

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Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Twins (47-46) and Oakland Athletics (25-69) wrap up a 3-game set Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-0

The Twins won 10-7 as -232 road favorites in the 2nd game of the series Saturday. SS Kyle Farmer hit the eventual game-winning HR in the 7th inning as Minnesota won back-to-back games after dropping 3 straight. The Twins are 1.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central lead.

The Athletics have lost their last 6 games and are a league-worst 12-34 straight up at home. Oakland owns the worst record in MLB and is 29.5 games back of the division-leading Texas Rangers in the AL West.

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Twins at Athletics projected starters

RHP Joe Ryan vs. LHP JP Sears

Ryan (8-6, 3.70 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 107 innings.

Last outing: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 15-2 home loss vs. Baltimore Orioles last Sunday
Has allowed 5 or more ER in 3 of his last 5 starts
First career start vs. Athletics

Sears (1-6, 3.97 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 99 2/3 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 4-3 loss at Boston Red Sox last Sunday
Has allowed just 1 ER over his last 2 starts
First career start vs. Twins

Twins 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 10:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Twins -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (-110) | Athletics +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Twins at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

Minnesota (-200) should beat Oakland for the 4th straight time, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the ML when the Twins should win by multiple runs.

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

Run line/Against the spread

Minnesota seems to be turning things around after getting swept at the Orioles from July 7-9. The Twins are inconsistent but when they’re good, they win by multiple runs. Eight of Minnesota’s last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs and 9 of Oakland’s last 12 losses have been by multiple runs.

BET TWINS -1.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

While Ryan has been inconsistent lately, he has bounced back after bad performances. In Ryan’s last 3 outings after he gave up 5 or more earned runs in his previous start, he has allowed an average of 1.3 earned runs.

The Under is 27-19 (58.7%) this season when Minnesota is coming off a win and should hit Sunday with Ryan looking to bounce back after a bad start last time out.

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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Oakland Athletics at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland Athletics at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (45-43) welcome the Oakland Athletics (25-64) to Fenway Park Friday to open a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023.

The Athletics have won 2 straight series, beating the Chicago White Sox 2-1 at home last Friday-Sunday and the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on the road to start the week. Oakland is coming off a 9-0 loss at Detroit Thursday and despite being 5-5 over its last 10 games still has the worst win percentage in MLB.

The Red Sox took 2 of 3 games from the Texas Rangers to start the week, including a 10-6 victory in the finale Thursday. Boston entered that series off a 3-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on the road. The Sox are 23-22 at home this season and remain 11 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East despite having a winning record.

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Athletics at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. LHP Brennan Bernardino

Medina (2-7, 6.37 ERA) makes his 9th start and 12th appearance. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 53 2/3 IP.

Has allowed 4 or fewer earned runs in 5 straight starts, giving up 1 or 2 earned runs in 3 of those outings
The Athletics are just 1-7 in his starts this season

Bernardino (1-0, 2.70 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 25th appearance. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 26 2/3 IP.

Hasn’t pitched 2 full innings in a single game since June 3 when he tossed a season-high 36 pitches
Has allowed just 8 earned runs in 24 appearances this season
2023 home splits: 1-0, 2.51 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 over 14 1/3 IP across 1 start and 12 relief appearances

Athletics at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Red Sox -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+105) | Red Sox -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Athletics at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Athletics 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The Athletics (+185) have been playing well as of late, as has Medina, but probably not well enough to take them to win as road underdogs at Fenway Park.

Boston (-225) is a heavy favorite but will likely have to turn to its bullpen early in this game with Bernardino serving as an opener. Red Sox relievers have the 16th-best ERA in MLB (4.00). Those potential issues combined make backing Boston a hard pass.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ATHLETICS +1.5 (+105).

Oakland is 21-23 on the run line as a road underdog while Boston is 10-15 on the run line as a home favorite and 15-21 on the run line as a favorite in general. While the Red Sox have surged late, they are just 6-8 over their last 14 games and 23-22 straight up at home this season.

With Medina having allowed 3 or fewer earned runs in his last 3 starts and the Red Sox inevitably having to use their bullpen early, back the ATHLETICS +1.5 (+105).

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Over/Under

BET OVER 10.5 (-110).

Both Boston and Oakland are in the top 10 in MLB in hitting the Over. The Red Sox are 46-40-2 this season while Oakland is 45-38-6. Boston is 24-19-1 O/U after a win and 25-19-1 O/U at home this season.

The Red Sox have cashed the over in 3 of its last 5 while Oakland has gone north of the total in 7 of its last 8. Considering the recent trends, back the OVER 10.5 (-110).

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