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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 Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (42-75) and Texas Rangers (52-64) have split the first 2 games of their 4-game series and will do battle again Wednesday. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead 9-6

Oakland came out on top 5-1 in Tuesday’s contest, putting a halt to a 9-game losing skid in which it was outscored 47-21.

Texas is 3-2 on its current homestand but is just 26-33 on the season at home.

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Athletics at Rangers projected starters

RHP Adam Oller vs. LHP Cole Ragans

Oller (1-5, 7.26 ERA) makes his 15th appearance (10th start). He has a 1.78 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 through 48 1/3 IP.

Has made 5 starts since rejoining the rotation with a 5.68 ERA and 16/9 K/BB through 25 1/3 IP over that span.
His 1.7% K-BB% ranks 2nd worst in the majors among all pitchers with 45 IP.

Ragans (0-1, 4.82 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.71 WHIP, 6.8 BB/9 and 3.9K/9 through 9 1/3 IP.

Didn’t allow any earned runs in 5 IP vs. the White Sox in his lone home start but has walked more batters than he has struck out in both outings to date.
Recorded a 3.04 ERA along with a 2.9 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 94 2/3 IP across 18 minor league starts this season (10 in AA, 8 in AAA).

Athletics at Rangers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rangers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-145) | Rangers -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Athletics at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Athletics 4

Money line

Oakland has the 2nd worst record in the league along with the 5th worst run differential (-133). Oller hasn’t really shown any positive signs, and his horrendous ERA is fully supported by lousy skills, resulting in his xERA, FIP, and xFIP all sitting above 6.00.

Laying this much on Ragans is tough but he’s the better pitcher, the Rangers are the better team and they are at home. A small play on RANGERS (-170) is the call here.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Oakland offense has really been scuffling and Oller should provide the Texas bats plenty of opportunities to put runs on the board. Look for the home team to win by more than a run, and maybe even blow it wide open. Back the Rangers -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under

Oller has displayed some awful skills and while Ragans put up some solid minor league numbers, his 4/7 K/BB across 2 big league starts shows he has plenty of work to do. The Under has hit in the first 2 games of this series but we should see more offensive fireworks in Arlington this evening. Take OVER 8.5 (-130).

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (30-59) and Texas Rangers (40-45) play the finale of a 3-game set Wednesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead series 6-3

The Athletics picked up a 14-7 win in the 12th inning Tuesday, highlighted by a grand slam from OF Chad Pinder. Despite the win, Oakland is still just 2-7 in its last 9 road games.

The Rangers look to get back on track, but it might be tough. Texas is just 2-5 in its last 7 games against a right-handed starting pitcher.

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Athletics at Rangers projected starters

RHP Paul Blackburn vs. RHP Jon Gray

Blackburn (6-4, 3.36 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 91 IP.

Is an impressive 5-0 with a 1.28 ERA and .211 opponent batting average with 43 K across 56 1/3 IP over 10 road starts.
Hasn’t won in 4 starts, going 0-2 with a 7.45 ERA with 26 H allowed, including 6 HR.

Gray (5-4, 4.03 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 82 2/3 IP.

Is 3-0 with a 3.80 ERA with a .250 opponent batting average, 5 BB and 33 K across 23 2/3 IP through 4 home outings.
Allowed 5 ER, 5 H and 3 BB with 5 K across 6 IP in a no-decision at Oakland May 27.

Athletics at Rangers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:03 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Athletics +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Rangers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Athletics at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Athletics 3

Money line

The Rangers (-200) will cost you twice as much as your potential return, and that’s just too much. Let Tuesday’s game serve as a cautionary tale on why you should not lay big juice, no matter how tasty a favorite appears to be.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-135) are a decent play on the road, especially since Blackburn has been absolute money on the road. However, Gray has been very good at home, too.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (+100) is a great play in what should be a well-pitched game.

The Under has connected in 8 of the last 11 games overall for the A’s.

Despite that the Over is 5-0 in the last 5 games overall for the Rangers, the bats might be a little tired after working overtime in last night’s contest.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (29-58) and the Texas Rangers (39-44) open a 3-game set Monday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead series 5-2

The Athletics dropped 2 of 3 games over the weekend against the Astros, and Oakland is now just 4-9 across the past 13 outings. The Under is 8-1 across the past 9 games overall.

The Rangers took 2 of 3 games from the Minnesota Twins over the weekend, bouncing back from a 3-game sweep in Baltimore from July 4-6. The Over is 5-1 across the past 6 games for Texas.

Athletics vs. Rangers projected starters

RHP Adrian Martinez vs. RHP Spencer Howard

Martinez (2-1, 6.00 ERA) makes his 4th start of the season. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 15 IP.

Is 1-1 with a 6.30 ERA and .282 opponent batting average in 10 IP across 2 road outings.
Allowed 3 ER, 8 H and 0 BB with 5 K across 5 IP in a win against the Toronto Blue Jays last time out Tuesday.

Howard (0-1, 10.97 ERA) makes his 3rd start of the season, and 5th overall appearance. He has a 1.88 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 through 10 2/3 IP.

Was tuned up for 4 ER, 6 H and 2 BB in a 68-pitch effort across 4 IP in a no-decision at Baltimore Tuesday.
Has failed to work longer than 4 IP in either of his 2 starts so far.

Athletics vs. Rangers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Athletics +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Rangers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Athletics vs. Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 8, Athletics 5

Money line

The RANGERS (-180) are right at my personal limit for a money line play. Texas is a little risky behind Howard, a pitcher who is rather untested and doesn’t go long into games. The bullpen will be relied upon heavily in this one.

However, the Athletics (+145) have a rather unproven pitcher of their own, and this one won’t end well for them in Arlington. The A’s are used to that, as they’re 2-7 in the past nine 9 meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+110) are worth playing at plus-money on the run line, and a much better value than playing them straight up. While Texas has won 5 of its past 12 games dating back to June 27, 4 of those victories have been by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

The OVER 9.5 (+105) is the play in this series opener between divisional rivals.

While the Under has dominated for Oakland lately, the Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games overall for Texas. Rangers pitching has allowed 5 or more runs in 5 of the past 6 outings.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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

Prediction

Rangers 6, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

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

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

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

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

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

Over/Under (O/U)

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

Back the OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

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

Prediction

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

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

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

BACK THE RANGERS (+110).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

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

Over/Under (O/U)

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

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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

Prediction

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

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

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

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

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

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

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

Over/Under (O/U)

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

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oakland Athletics (44-30) continue their four-game series with the AL West rival Texas Rangers (26-46) Tuesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Texas snapped a six-game losing skid by beating Oakland 8-3 in Monday’s series opener. It extended the Athletics’ losing skid to three games.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0.

LHP Cole Irvin is on the rubber for the Athletics. He is 4-7 with a 3.89 ERA (81 IP, 35 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 across 14 starts.

Last outing: No-decision with 5 2/3 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 2 BB and 2 K in Oakland’s 8-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday.

LHP Taylor Hearn is the projected starter for the Rangers. He is 2-1 with a 4.84 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 over 22 relief appearances.

Last outing: No-decision with 2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB and 1 K in Texas’ 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins Sunday.
This will be Hearn’s first start since his 2019 rookie season.

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Athletics -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rangers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+110) | Rangers +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under: 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Athletics 9, Rangers 4

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the ATHLETICS (-145) for a half unit because the Rangers cannot hit left-handed pitching and Irvin is far more effective off of five days of rest compared to four.

He is 3-0 with a 1.41 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 rate on five days of rest. However, on four days of rest, he is 0-6 with a 6.05 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 5.1 K/9.

Furthermore, Texas’ lineup is in the bottom-3 of the majors in advanced hitting metrics such as wRC+, wOBA, BB/K rate and OPS. Oakland is 10th or better in OPS, wOBA and wRC+.

The Rangers are most likely using a “bullpen day” so Oakland won’t necessarily be facing a lefty for long in this game, but Texas’ bullpen is 23rd in runs allowed per nine innings and 22nd in hard-contact rate.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the ATHLETICS -1.5 (+110) for a half unit since Oakland has the second-best cover rate on the road at 21-10 ATS and nine of the last 10 Athletics-Rangers meetings were decided by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 9 (-115) for a half unit only because Oakland has a 4-10 O/U record in Irvin’s 14 starts this season plus the market is barreling into the Over and I don’t like following the crowd in sports betting.

However, Texas’ ballpark is a notoriously hitter-friendly park and these teams have a combined 33-19 O/U record when playing divisional opponents this season.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oakland Athletics (44-29) open a four-game road series against the Texas Rangers (25-46) Monday evening. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. at Globe Life Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Frankie Montas is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 7-6 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 over 77 IP spanning 14 starts.

Montas struck out 46 batters and posted a 3.07 ERA over his last 41 innings (seven starts).

RHP Kyle Gibson is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers. He is 4-0 with a 2.09 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 through 77 2/3 IP across 13 starts.

He picked up a decision in only one of his last seven starts. He allowed 3 or more earned runs in only two starts this season.

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Athletics at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Athletics -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+120) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Rangers 5, Athletics 2

Money line (ML)

The Athletics are 19-11 on the road but lost two games in a row at Yankee Stadium. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 9-3 in their last 12. They are 3-1 on the road when Montas starts.

The Rangers have lost six games in a row and 10 of their last 12 games. However, they are 6-0 in Gibson’s home starts.

Take the RANGERS (+105).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Oakland is 41-32 ATS this season, including a league-best 21-9 ATS on the road. They covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.

But Gibson’s 0.96 home ERA is impossible to ignore. Six of the Rangers’ 15 home wins are with their ace on the mound.

Take the RANGERS +1.5 (-145).

Over/Under (O/U)

Neither team has an Over percentage over 50% this season; however, five of the Athletics’ last eight games went Over the projected total.

Eight of the Rangers’ last 20 games hit the Over. Only two of Gibson’s six home starts have had totals of 9 or more runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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