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<h2>Rangers @ Athletics &#8211; First Pitch: 9:40 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Clear Sky, 59°</div>
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<p>We delve into a game between the <strong>Texas Rangers</strong> and the <strong>Oakland Athletics</strong> where an onslaught is expected. Whenever the Athletics appear, it&#8217;s a game worth circling, as they often struggle to control the opponent&#8217;s bats, and that&#8217;s the scenario we anticipate tonight.</p>
<p>The pitching matchup features <strong>Ken Waldichuk </strong>on the mound for the Athletics. Over the last 30 days, his numbers have been concerning, with an <strong>xFIP</strong> close to <strong>six</strong> and a strikeout percentage of <strong>18.7%</strong>. Waldichuk, a left-hander, has a <strong>weighted on-base percentage (wOBA) of .371</strong> and an <strong>ISO of .239 against right-handed hitters.</strong></p>
<p>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 <strong>wOBA against lefties</strong>, pointing to a potentially successful night for the Rangers&#8217; bats.</p>
<p>The weather conditions in the Bay Area should be around <strong>65 degrees,</strong> 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.</p>
<p>Given Waldichuk&#8217;s struggles against righties and the Rangers&#8217; strength against lefties, the betting prediction leans toward the <strong>Texas Rangers winning</strong>. Furthermore, the total in this game is likely to go <strong>over,</strong> considering the anticipated offensive performance of the Rangers.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Rangers</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-108 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-112 </td>
<td align="center">-175</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-111 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-121 </td>
<td align="center">-171</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Athletics</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -112 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-108 </td>
<td align="center">+151</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> -110 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +101 </td>
<td align="center">+145</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Rangers</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Martín Pérez: 4-1, 3.86 ERA, 6.75 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Marcus Semien</td>
<td width="180px">  .289, 7 HR, 31 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Robbie Grossman</td>
<td width="180px">  .234, 3 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nathaniel Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .259, 4 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Adolis García</td>
<td width="180px">  .245, 9 HR, 36 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh Jung</td>
<td width="180px">  .252, 8 HR, 25 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Jonah Heim</td>
<td width="180px">  .316, 6 HR, 28 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Ezequiel Duran</td>
<td width="180px">  .293, 4 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Leody Taveras</td>
<td width="180px">  .298, 1 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Bubba Thompson</td>
<td width="180px">  .186, 0 HR, 3 RBI</td>
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<h3>Athletics</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Ken Waldichuk: 1-2, 7.25 ERA, 7.75 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Esteury Ruiz</td>
<td width="180px">  .272, 0 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jordan Diaz</td>
<td width="180px">  .250, 4 HR, 8 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Brent Rooker</td>
<td width="180px">  .315, 10 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jesús Aguilar</td>
<td width="180px">  .256, 5 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Carlos Pérez</td>
<td width="180px">  .327, 2 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Ramón Laureano</td>
<td width="180px">  .222, 3 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Shea Langeliers</td>
<td width="180px">  .221, 6 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Kevin Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .173, 2 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Nick Allen</td>
<td width="180px">  .098, 0 HR, 1 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Rangers</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 1 of the Texas Rangers last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
<li>The Texas Rangers are 2-3 (.400) on the road as a favorite in their last five games in 2023</li>
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<h3>Athletics</h3>
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<li>The Oakland Athletics are 3-16 (.158) at home as an underdog in 2023</li>
<li>The over hit in 2 of the Oakland Athletics last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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