In the last series between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers a month ago, the A’s outscored the Rangers 41-24 while earning a four-game sweep in the process. The red-hot Athletics, who are currently a game behind the first-place Houston Astros, open a three-game series with the Rangers in California today. Sportsbooks opened the A’s as -181 home favorites with a total of 9.
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- The Rangers are 0-4 SU in their last four games against the Athletics (avg. losing margin: 4.25).
- The Athletics are 9-0 SU in their last nine games at home against teams with losing records.
- The Rangers are 2-10 SU and 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games on the road against the Athletics.
Andrus, Beltre have been getting the better of Fiers
Bartolo Colon (7-10, 5.19 ERA) was scratched from Sunday’s start due to back stiffness but is expected to get the nod in this one. The 45-year-old will be vying for his third straight win, although he’s allowed seven runs over 12 innings in the back-to-back triumphs. Colon surrendered six runs over seven innings in a setback to the A’s at home last month and is 17-10 with a 2.93 ERA in his career at Oakland Coliseum.
Mike Fiers (8-6, 3.38) is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two starts since being traded to Oakland from Detroit earlier this month. The hurler faced the Rangers twice while with the Tigers, going 2-0 while allowing three runs in 11.1 innings. Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre have excellent track records against Fiers, as the duo are a combined 14-for-39 with three home runs against the 33-year-old.
A’s going UNDER totals with ease at home
When the Athletics play in Oakland, low-scoring affairs tend to follow. The A’s have gone UNDER in eight of their last 11 home games heading into today’s contest. When you combine that trend with the fact that the Rangers have gone UNDER in 22 of their last 30 on the road against fellow AL West squads, the UNDER could be worth a look.
Rangers having major issues vs Athletics of late
According to recent history, the Rangers have been fade material when colliding with the Athletics. Texas is 2-10 SU and 3-9 ATS in its past 12 road games against the A’s. The Rangers are also 0-4 SU in their last four overall meetings with the A’s, with an average losing margin of 4.3 runs. Oakland is 9-0 SU in its past nine home games against teams with losing records.
