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Struggling Texas Rangers Face Oakland Athletics with Nathan Eovaldi on the Mound, Betting Odds in Their Favor

In this matchup, the struggling Texas Rangers will have Nathan Eovaldi (11-8, 3.96 ERA) on the mound, while the Oakland Athletics will start Mitch Spence (8-9, 4.30 ERA). The Rangers are currently third in the AL West with a record of 74-82, while the Athletics sit in fourth place at 67-89. Eovaldi is coming off a tough outing against the Toronto Blue Jays, while Spence is looking to build on a recent win over the Chicago Cubs. The betting odds currently favor the Rangers with a line of -108.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -108 | Athletics -103
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+148) | Athletics +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 52%.

Texas vs Oakland Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently struggling offensively, ranking 25th in the sport with a .681 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.17 runs per game. The team is also having trouble on the bases, tying for 21st in stolen bases with 90, while being caught 25 times. Left fielder Wyatt Langford has been a standout performer with a .727 OPS, 13 home runs, 69 RBI, 67 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases. Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has shown strong pitching performance, ranking high in chase percentage, walk percentage, strikeout percentage, and whiff percentage. However, he has struggled with his cutter pitch. The team has several key players listed as out due to various injuries, including Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, and Josh Jung. Despite their struggles, the Rangers currently have a power ranking of 26 and are 74-82 this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics have been performing as an average offensive team, currently tied for 19th place with a .697 team OPS and averaging four runs per game. They have shown strength in hitting for power, tied for the second-most total homers in the league. Designated hitter Brent Rooker has been a standout performer with impressive statistics at the plate. On the other hand, pitcher Mitch Spence has been struggling with below-average metrics in various categories. The team faces injury challenges with several key players sidelined. The Athletics have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 26th for offense, with a record of 67-89. In their recent matchups, Texas went 1-2 against Oakland.

Oakland Athletics Bullpen Performance Gives Them Edge Over Rangers

When analyzing the performance of starting pitchers post-All-Star break, Nathan Eovaldi has a record of 5-5 with a 5.46 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 62.2 innings (11 starts), in comparison to Mitch Spence who holds a 3-3 record with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP in 59.0 innings (11 starts). The bullpen performance varies significantly between the two teams this season, with the Rangers ranking 26th in the league with a 4.53 reliever ERA and the Athletics ranking 15th with a 3.92 bullpen ERA. In conclusion, it is recommended to favor the Oakland Athletics for the upcoming game.

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