The Texas Rangers look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Athletics arrive at Rangers Ballpark on Thursday.

It's a pitching duel between Scott Feldman for the Rangers (1-6 on the year) and Tyson Ross for Oakland (2-7 so far).



View Oakland vs Texas Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook MLB line for this matchup, Texas sat as -199 favorites. The total was set at 10.5.

Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Rangers at No. 1 in the American League and the Athletics at No. 11 in the American League heading into this contest.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Texas' No. 1-rated American League offense, averaging 5.4 runs per game, against a Athletics defense that ranks No. 2 in the American League at 3.7 in runs allowed per game. The Rangers have averaged 10 hits per game so far, more than Athletics batters have averaged on the year (7.4 hits per game).

Comparing defensive stats, Oakland owns the American League's No. 6-rated road mark, allowing 4 runs per game on the highway. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 1 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Oakland was a 2-1 Sportsbook on the road against the Mariners. Bettors on Oakland at -108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. The Athletics enjoyed a 2-1 victory at the expense of the Mariners on Wednesday, with Jarrod Parker throwing 7 innings of 3-hit ball at Safeco Field.

Texas won its last outing, a 13-9 result against the Tigers on June 27. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (22) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Texas looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Tigers, a 13-9 final on Wednesday in support of Roy Oswalt at Rangers Ballpark.


Oakland Athletics Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 3-7
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Texas Rangers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few Athletics at Rangers trends to consider:
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Texas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oakland
Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Texas is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Oakland


Next up:
Oakland at Texas, Friday, June 29