In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Rangers prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 9th at Globe Life Field. We will take a look at:
-The Oakland Athletics recent form and recent player performance
-The Texas Rangers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Astros and Rangers.
Athletics on Winning Streak
The Athletics aren’t expected to win many games this season, but they have won two straight games. On Sunday, the A’s scored seven runs, and they ended up winning by six. Zach Gelof has scored four goals and added four assists so far this season. The A’s are averaging 3.0 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 5.0 runs per game. Getting the start for the Athletics will be Alex Wood, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 9.72. In his last start against the Boston Red Sox, he went five innings giving up six hits and three runs.
Rangers Pitching Suddenly Struggling
The Rangers pitching is suddenly an issue, and on Monday they gave up 10 runs on the way to the defeat. Corey Seager finished with three hits, but he didn’t drive in a run. The Rangers are averaging 5.8 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.0 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Nathan Eovaldi who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.38. Against the Tampa Bay Rays, he went seven innings giving up four hits and zero runs.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight home games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
Oakland Athletics Team Facts
- The Athletics have lost each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have covered the run line each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last three night games.
A’s vs Rangers Prediction
The A’s might be on a two game winning streak, but it’s going to end here. The Athletics send Alex Wood to the mound, and he can’t be trusted. He sits with an ERA of 9.72, and he’s going to be blown up here. The Rangers’ offense is going to score at least seven runs here, and that will be the difference here, as Texas is going to win this game in blowout fashion. Back the Rangers on the run line.