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Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Ring Central Coliseum.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Lance Lynn in this one. Right hander Lynn is 1-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Jesus Luzardo. The left hander has a 1.35 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Athletics as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Oakland won its last outing, a 11-1 result against the Mariners on August 03. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -180 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Texas was a 9-5 winner on the road against the Giants. Bettors on Texas at -105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (14) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Texas:
Team record: 3-5 SU
Texas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas's last 13 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland:
Team record: 6-4 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 13 games when playing at home against Texas
Next up:
Texas at Oakland Wednesday, August 5