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Oakland Athletics Favored Over Texas Rangers in Opener of Three-Game Series, Patrick Corbin's Struggles Raise Doubts

The Texas Rangers are set to take on the Oakland Athletics in the opener of a three-game series at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. Last season, the Rangers held a 7-6 record against the Athletics, with most games going under. Starting pitchers for this matchup are Patrick Corbin for the Rangers and Osvaldo Bido for the Athletics. Oakland is the favorite at -120, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for our prediction and more MLB picks for Tuesday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +109 | Athletics -120
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-172) | Athletics -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 55%.

Texas vs Oakland Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers recently completed a successful homestand with a 4-2 record, sweeping the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series before dropping two out of three games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team is currently struggling offensively with a .220/.274/.363 slash line and 22 home runs in 691 at-bats, but their bullpen has been solid with a 3.82 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a .226 batting average against. Patrick Corbin is set to start on Tuesday with a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP in two starts this season. The Rangers are currently ranked 28th in offense, 6th in defense, and hold a 13-9 record for the season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Athletics recently completed a six-game road trip, sweeping the Chicago White Sox but only winning one game out of three against the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite outscoring the White Sox 23-4, the Athletics struggled in the Brewers series both offensively and defensively. The team currently has a .248/.308/.422 batting average with 30 home runs in 749 at-bats, and their bullpen has a 4.65 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and .264 batting average against. Osvaldo Bido is set to start Tuesday with a 2-1 record and a 2.61 ERA in four starts this season. The Athletics have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked #12 in offense, averaging 4.48 runs per game, #25 in defense, allowing 4.71 runs per game, and have an overall record of 10-12. The Texas Rangers recently won 2 out of 3 matchups against the Athletics.

Patrick Corbin's Struggles Raise Doubts for Washington Nationals, Favor Oakland Athletics in Upcoming Match against Texas Rangers

Patrick Corbin's recent performance has been concerning, as he has struggled as a starting pitcher in the past few years. With disappointing records and high ERAs in the last few seasons, his reliability is in question. The Oakland Athletics have shown strength against left-handed pitchers this season based on their impressive stats in plate appearances, making them the favorable choice over the Texas Rangers in their upcoming game. On the other hand, Osvaldo Bido has shown consistency in his recent starts, despite a challenging home outing earlier in the season. The Rangers' poor performance against Bido further supports the likelihood of an Athletics win, despite concerns about their bullpen.

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