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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, May 14th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rangers vs. Athletics
The Rangers take on the Athletics on Sunday, May 14th 2023 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Texas Rangers (24-15) vs. Oakland Athletics (9-32)
- Date: Sunday, May 14th 2023
- Time: 4:07 ET
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Texas Rangers travel to take on the Oakland Athletics with a record of 24-15, placing them 1st in the AL West. So far, Texas has been tough as the road team, putting together a mark of 12-9.
Having been favored in 56.4% of their games, Texas has an above .500 record against the runline at 24-15. The team's over/under record comes in at 22-15 with an average betting line of 8.
Rangers starter Andrew Heaney comes into the game with a record of just 2-3. Andrew Heaney will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.25. Currently, opponents are batting just .212 against the left-hander. So far, Heaney has given up eight home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .335. With a total of 16 walks, Heaney has a WHIP of 1.22.
Entering today's action, Texas features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 6.2 runs per game. The Rangers have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .266 ranks 5th. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 51 home runs which is 8th. Texas' overall OBP of .338 is good for 4th in the league.
Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Texas, the Athletics have a record of just 9-32. This places the team 5th in the AL West. This season, Athletics is struggling at home, going just 4-17 at Oakland Coliseum.
Oakland's record against the runline sits at 16-25 while being favored one times in 41 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 26-14 with an average betting line of 8.
For Oakland, Drew Rucinski will look to pick up a win over Texas, as he has a record of 0-3. Against the Rangers, Drew Rucinski is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.16. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .344 against him. Drew Rucinski has given up three home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .458. Rucinski's WHIP of 2.09 comes along with a total of nine walks allowed.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Oakland's offense, as they are the 26th-ranked scoring team at 3.8. The Athletics' combined batting average currently sits at .232, placing them 24th in the league. So far, the team has made up for a low batting average by hitting the long ball. Currently, Oakland ranks 11th in home runs, with a total of 47 deep shots. To date, Oakland has the MLB's 21st-rated OBP, sitting at .312.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rangers vs. Athletics
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and Oakland, the Rangers are the betting favorite at -147 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 59.51%. The MLB predictive model has the Rangers picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers Moneyline
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