The Texas Rangers (42-51) will try to salvage a game against the Oakland Athletics (35-62) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game set at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Texas leads 7-5.
The Rangers have stumbled out of the gates in the second half with 3-1 and 5-4 losses in Oakland. Texas is now 3-7 in its last 10, but the Rangers are throwing their best pitcher Sunday in LHP Martin Perez.
Oakland is doing its part to raise awareness for its need of a new stadium. The A’s are just 14-32 at home even after taking the first 2 games. They throw their All-Star RHP Paul Blackburn Sunday, who has never beaten the Rangers.