Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction
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.
Follow every MLB game: Latest MLB scores, stats, schedules and standings.
MLB betting offers/promotions
BetMGM Sportsbook offers available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV and Washington D.C. New customer offers, terms and conditions apply.
- Bet just $1 on either team's money line, WIN $100 (in free bets) if either team hits a home run during the game. Bet now!
- RISK-FREE FIRST BET. Place your first bet, if it loses you'll get up to $600 in free bets.Bet now!
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 10:30 a.m. ET.
- 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).
FANTASY BASEBALL: Serious about winning your league? Sign up for BaseballHQ.com to dominate the competition.Subscribe now!
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).
PLAY: Free, daily sports pick'em contests.Play now!
Bet on this game now atBetMGM Sportsbook. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.