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MLB · 2 weeks ago

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

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Rangers @ Athletics – First Pitch: 9:40 p.m.

Expected Forecast: Clear Sky, 59°
 

We delve into a game between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics where an onslaught is expected. Whenever the Athletics appear, it’s a game worth circling, as they often struggle to control the opponent’s bats, and that’s the scenario we anticipate tonight.

The pitching matchup features Ken Waldichuk on the mound for the Athletics. Over the last 30 days, his numbers have been concerning, with an xFIP close to six and a strikeout percentage of 18.7%. Waldichuk, a left-hander, has a weighted on-base percentage (wOBA) of .371 and an ISO of .239 against right-handed hitters.

This statistic is particularly significant as Waldichuk faces a Rangers lineup stacked with right-handed hitters. At least six of these guys are above average in their wOBA against lefties, pointing to a potentially successful night for the Rangers’ bats.

The weather conditions in the Bay Area should be around 65 degrees, with a slight wind blowing out to center field, which could further support the high-scoring game expectation. Both San Francisco and Oakland often experience these conditions, which are typically favorable for hitters.

Given Waldichuk’s struggles against righties and the Rangers’ strength against lefties, the betting prediction leans toward the Texas Rangers winning. Furthermore, the total in this game is likely to go over, considering the anticipated offensive performance of the Rangers.

 

Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:

  Spread Total Moneyline  
 Rangers -1.5  -108  O 8.5  -112  -175  Open
-111  8.5  -121  -171  Current
 Athletics +1.5   -112  U 8.5  -108  +151  Open
 -110  8.5   +101  +145  Current

Projected Lineups:

Rangers

Starting Pitcher: Martín Pérez: 4-1, 3.86 ERA, 6.75 K/9

1. 2B  Marcus Semien   .289, 7 HR, 31 RBI
2. DH  Robbie Grossman   .234, 3 HR, 16 RBI
3. 1B  Nathaniel Lowe   .259, 4 HR, 24 RBI
4. RF  Adolis García   .245, 9 HR, 36 RBI
5. 3B  Josh Jung   .252, 8 HR, 25 RBI
6. C  Jonah Heim   .316, 6 HR, 28 RBI
7. SS  Ezequiel Duran   .293, 4 HR, 16 RBI
8. CF  Leody Taveras   .298, 1 HR, 11 RBI
9. LF  Bubba Thompson   .186, 0 HR, 3 RBI

Athletics

Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk: 1-2, 7.25 ERA, 7.75 K/9

1. CF  Esteury Ruiz   .272, 0 HR, 16 RBI
2. 2B  Jordan Diaz   .250, 4 HR, 8 RBI
3. LF  Brent Rooker   .315, 10 HR, 26 RBI
4. 1B  Jesús Aguilar   .256, 5 HR, 9 RBI
5. DH  Carlos Pérez   .327, 2 HR, 6 RBI
6. RF  Ramón Laureano   .222, 3 HR, 6 RBI
7. C  Shea Langeliers   .221, 6 HR, 17 RBI
8. 3B  Kevin Smith   .173, 2 HR, 6 RBI
9. SS  Nick Allen   .098, 0 HR, 1 RBI

Betting Insights:

Rangers

  • The over hit in 1 of the Texas Rangers last 5 games on the road in 2023
  • The Texas Rangers are 2-3 (.400) on the road as a favorite in their last five games in 2023

Athletics

  • The Oakland Athletics are 3-16 (.158) at home as an underdog in 2023
  • The over hit in 2 of the Oakland Athletics last 5 games at home in 2023

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