A’s vs. Rangers Prediction
Will the A’s take the Rangers today at 3:05PM ET when the two teams wrap up their series in Texas?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the A’s are -120 money line favorites versus the Rangers, who are +110 money line underdogs. With Sean Manaea set to take on Martin Perez in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9.5 runs, down from 10.
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Manaea gave up four runs on five hits and two walks over six innings against the Angels on Tuesday. He struck out four and avoided a decision, with most of the damage coming via singles in the second inning.
Perez (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks across six innings during Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Indians. He also struck out four while running his pitch count up early. Perez settled in quickly, allowing just three batters to reach base over his final four innings.
Bet Today’s A’s vs. Rangers Game
OUR PICK: The A’s are 8-2 in Manaea’s last 10 starts after scoring five runs or more in their previous game while the Rangers are 1-9 in their last 10 games overall. The Rangers are also 1-8 in their last nine home games, are 1-6 in their last seven games when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game and 1-6 in their last seven games coming off a loss.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: OAKLAND A’S -120