Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers 7/9/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

The Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers meet in action at Globe Life Field to open a three-game series on Friday. The Athletics sit in second-place at the AL Central Division at 50-39, trailing the division leader Astros by 4 ½ games, while the Texas Rangers sit in last place at 34-53.

The Oakland Athletics managed a single-run win in the finale of a three-game set against the Astros. They lost the first two games at 9-6 and 4-3. The Athletics need a win after losing 6 of their last 10 games. This season, the Athletics rank 13th with 394 runs scored and ranks 20th with a team batting average of .233. Oakland has a team ERA of 3.86 which is 11th in MLB and has allowed opponents to bat at an average of .245 which is 19th in MLB. In Friday’s opener, the Athletics will send Cole Irvin to the mound. The left-hander is 6-7 with an ERA of 3.56 and 73 strikeouts. This is going to be a second career game against the Rangers for Irvin.

Athletics is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
The total went OVER in 4 of Athletic’s last 6 games on the road against Texas.
The total went UNDER in 6 of Athletic’s last 8 games on the road.

Chat with our Live Handicapper to Know More about the Game.

Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Predictions 7/9/2021

The Texas Rangers need a win after dropping two out of three games against the Tigers. The Rangers split their last ten games. The Rangers rank 19th in hitting at .235 and 22nd with 361 runs scored. The team’s ERA is 20th at 4.48 and 25th with .258 BAA. RF Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers, hitting .273 and 59 RBIs. CF Joey Gallo leads with 23 homers and .395 OBP while Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads with 91 hits. Jordan Lyles heads to the hill to start for the Rangers on Friday. The right-hander is 4-5 with a 4.98 ERA and 73 strikeouts. In his career against the Athletics, Lyles is 2-0 with a 2.48 ERA and 18 strikeouts.

Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home.
The total went OVER in 6 of Texas’ last 9 games against Oakland.
The total went OVER in 4 of Texas’ last 6 games at home against Oakland.

Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers. The MLB pick for this game goes to the Oakland Athletics. The play here is definitely OVER. Neither of the team dominates at the mound. Athletics have been struggling recently and the team’s ERA is 11th in MLB. The Rangers are having a tough time at the mound too with a 4.48 ERA which is 20th in the league. Taking the game on the road is the Houston Astros. Final Score Prediction and Play is OVER 8-5.

MLB Free Premium Picks Predictions. Today’s entire Major League Baseball premium pick predictions are free right now at 1-888-711-4311 or text the word WINBIG to 760-670-3130 to receive them. Included are Best Bets, Totals, Parlays and First Five Inning winners for today free of charge.