Rangers vs. A’s Prediction
Will the Rangers hand the A’s yet another loss when the two teams square off at 3:35PM ET today in Oakland?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Rangers are -115 money line favorites versus the A’s, who have odds of +105 to pull off the small upset at home today. The total, meanwhile, is sitting at 8.5 runs with Colby Lewis set to face Daniel Mengden in the pitching matchup.
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TEXAS: Following their 7-5 win over the A’s last night, the Rangers are now 4-1 in their last five road games and are 19-7 in their last 26 games overall. They’re also 10-3 in their last 13 games versus a right-handed starter, are 5-1 in their last six road games versus a team with a losing record, and are 9-3 in their last 12 games after scoring five runs or more in their previous contest.
OAKLAND: The A’s meanwhile, are scuffling big-time. They’re 2-9 in their last 11 games overall, are 1-7 in their last eight games versus American League West rivals, and are 0-4 in their last four games when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
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OUR PREDICTION: Take the Rangers, who have won five of Lewis’ last seven starts versus the A’s and are 6-0 in his last six starts. They’re also 5-2 in Lewis’ last seven road starts, 4-1 in his last five starts versus a team with a losing record, and are 6-1 in his last seven outings when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
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