The Oakland Athletics (4-8) and Texas Rangers (7-5) meet for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 2:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
Texas picked up the 6-2 win over Oakland on Wednesday while covering as a -190 home favorite. The A’s scored 1st, but the Rangers scored 3 runs in the 1st inning and 3 in the 4th inning to take control.
Wednesday’s loss ended a 3-game win streak for the Athletics, who had scored at least 4 runs in each of its last 4 games. RHP Ross Stripling took the loss with 6 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, and 5 K.