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Athletics Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Athletics Athletics and the Texas Rangers meet at Globe Life Field.
Jeffrey Springs will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Left hander Springs is 3-3 this season with a 6.04 ERA.
The Rangers will counter Springs with Tyler Mahle. Right hander Mahle has a 1.14 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -139-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Texas was a 7-1 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Athletics at 135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Athletics was a 7-1 winner on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Athletics at 135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Athletics:
Team record: 16-15 SU
The is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Texas:
Team record: 16-15 SU
Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games
Next up:
Athletics at Miami Friday, May 2
Texas home to Seattle Friday, May 2