An AL West matchup is set with the Texas Rangers hosting the Oakland Athletics this Monday evening. The A’s recently suffered losses in two of their last three games, including a significant 8-2 defeat against the Cleveland Guardians. Conversely, Texas had their three-game winning streak interrupted by a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Game Details
- Pitching Matchup: Jacob Lopez (3-5, 4.20 ERA) for Oakland vs. Jack Leiter (5-6, 4.37 ERA) for Texas.
- First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field.
- Betting Odds: Texas is a -119 favorite, while Oakland is a -102 underdog.
- Over/Under: 8 runs.
Before making your choices for bets on the Athletics vs. Rangers game, check out the predictions from SportsLine, which has simulated this matchup 10,000 times. The model also boasts a successful track record with home run prop picks, showcasing over 40 units of profit this season.
Model Recommendations
Here are the three best bets according to the SportsLine model:
- Jacob Wilson: Under 1.5 hits (-220)
- Corey Seager: Total Bases Over 1.5 (+105)
- Jacob Lopez: Over 5.5 strikeouts (+110)
Analysis
- Jacob Wilson: Despite leading the team with a .323 batting average and 114 hits, Wilson has hit a rough patch lately, registering only 6 hits in his last 34 at-bats.
- Corey Seager: Seager holds a .269 batting average, 13 home runs, and has been strong in recent matches, hitting over 1.5 total bases in 11 of his last 15 games.
- Jacob Lopez: Lopez comes into this game with a solid strikeout count, surpassing his strikeout line in four out of his last six games.
