The Texas Rangers battle the visiting Oakland Athletics on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Globe Life Park.
The match puts starter Daniel Mengden for the Oakland Athletics on the hill facing Martin Perez for the Texas Rangers. Mengden brings a 1-5 mark to the game, while Perez is 7-7 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Oakland Athletics listed as underdogs of 135 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 10.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rangers to win this game 4.5-4.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
57-42 Texas battles the Athletics, currently with a 45-54 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Oakland injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Texas Rangers at No. 30 and the Oakland Athletics at No. 25 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Texas Rangers No. 8 ranked offense (4.78 runs per game) against a Oakland Athletics defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 25 at 4.82 runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have been averaging 9 hits per game, more than the Oakland Athletics have managed so far this season (8.54 hits on average).
Defensively, Oakland features the No. 29-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.41 runs per game. Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 4 at home, scoring 5.27 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland rolled to a 3-2 win against Tampa Bay on Sunday, as J Hahn and the Athletics' bats led the team to victory at O.co Coliseum.
Texas rolled to a 2-1 win against Kansas City on Sunday, as A Griffin and the Rangers' bats led the team to victory at Kauffman Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Texas, Tuesday, July 26th