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Rangers Favored in AL West Matchup Against Athletics in MLB Action on Thursday, April 24

The MLB action on Thursday, April 24 features an AL West matchup between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. The Rangers won the opening game of the series 8-5 and are now favored with a -155 moneyline for the closing contest. Jacob deGrom will start for the Rangers with a 3.32 ERA, while J.T. Ginn will start for the Athletics with a 3.6 ERA. Stay tuned for more updates on this game and other MLB picks for Thursday's slate.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -147 | Athletics +133
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+100) | Athletics +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 60%.

Texas vs Oakland Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers currently rank 27th in the MLB in runs scored per game and 24th in OPS. Despite their struggles, the Rangers showed their offensive potential in a recent game where they amassed 10 hits and six walks, including four home runs. Marcus Semien and Wyatt Langford led the charge with notable performances. Jacob deGrom is set to pitch in an upcoming game, boasting a 0-1 record with a 3.32 ERA this season. The Rangers are ranked 21st in power rankings, excel defensively, and hold a 14-9 record for the season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics currently rank 15th in the majors for runs scored per game with an average of 4.35 and fourth in OPS with a .742. However, their pitching has been struggling with a 4.63 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and a .261 batting average against, leading them to rank 27th in runs allowed per game at 5.26. In their recent game, Osvaldo Bido gave up eight earned runs, while Miguel Andujar and Brent Rooker hit solo home runs. J.T. Ginn is set to start against the Rangers, with a 1-1 record and a 3.60 ERA in two starts this season. Ginn has had success against Texas in the past, winning his lone career start against them last season. The Oakland Athletics currently have a power ranking of 27 and a 10-13 record overall, with Texas winning one out of their last three matchups against Oakland.

Jacob deGrom impresses against Dodgers, expected to shine against Athletics; Rangers bullpen outperforming Athletics in recent days

Jacob deGrom displayed an impressive performance in his last outing against the Dodgers, pitching seven strong innings and showcasing his dominance. I anticipate another exceptional showing from deGrom as he takes on the Athletics, a team known for their formidable lineup. Conversely, J.T. Ginn relies heavily on his sinker, utilizing it 62 percent of the time, and excels in groundball and strikeout percentages. However, Ginn struggles with hard-hit balls. Given the uncertainty of the Athletics bullpen, I am placing my confidence in the Rangers, who are expected to have a lineup improvement in the near future. Despite initial struggles, the Rangers bullpen has outperformed the Athletics bullpen over the past 10 days, with superior ERA and FIP numbers.

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