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Texas Rangers Favored to Win Against Oakland Athletics in Wednesday Matchup, Eovaldi and Severino Set to Shine

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Oakland Athletics will face off against the Texas Rangers in the third game of a four-game series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Athletics won the first game of the series 2-1, while the second game is not included in the analysis. The Rangers are currently favored to win with a -145 moneyline and the total runs set at 8.0. The starting pitchers will be Luis Severino for the Athletics with an ERA of 3.49, and Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers with an ERA of 2.21. The Texas Rangers opened as -149 favorites and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for the first pitch at 8:05 PM ET for this matchup, which is one of our MLB picks for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +131 | Rangers -149
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 60%.

Oakland vs Texas Stats

Oakland Athletics

Last week, the Athletics secured victories in two three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Soderstrom's two-run double led the A's over the Rangers, with Mason Miller earning his ninth save of the season. The Athletics bullpen, which had a rough start to the season, has shown improvement over the last 10 days with solid stats including a 3-0 record. The lineup has also performed well, recording a 104 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers and a 112 wRC+ against southpaws. Luis Severino is set to pitch against the Rangers, with previous success against them. The team is currently ranked 18th in power ranking, with strong offensive capabilities but weaknesses in defense. They hold a 15-15 record for the season.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers are currently on a three-game losing streak, with Monday's defeat to the Athletics marking their fifth loss in six games. The team has struggled offensively, scoring only 12 runs during this stretch. Their performance against right-handed pitchers has been better than against lefties over the past 10 days. The bullpen, however, has been a bright spot with impressive stats such as a 1.59 ERA and .176 batting average against. Nathan Eovaldi is expected to start on Wednesday, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. Eovaldi has had success against the Athletics in the past. Despite their recent struggles, the Rangers have a solid defense that ranks 5th in the league. The team's offense, however, is ranked last in the league, averaging 3.00 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Oakland went 1-2 against Texas.

Texas Rangers Favored to Win Matchup Despite Corey Seager Absence; Jake Burger, Luis Severino Key Players to Watch

Texas is favored in this matchup despite the absence of shortstop Corey Seager from the Rangers lineup. The team's recent struggles at the plate cannot be solely attributed to Seager's absence, and improvement is expected in the near future. With Nathan Eovaldi performing well this season, the Rangers are predicted to secure a victory. The Oakland Athletics have had some success against Eovaldi, but hitters like Gio Urshela and Shea Langeliers have been the primary contributors to that success. On the other hand, the Rangers have found success against Luis Severino, with players like Jake Burger standing out in the matchup. Keep an eye on Burger and Severino as key players to watch in this game.

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