Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers 8/31/24 – With the MLB season progressing, the Oakland Athletics take center stage in this compelling baseball game against the Texas Rangers that will be played at Globe Life Field this Saturday. Oakland Athletics, with a record of 59-76, will be travelling to face Texas Rangers, who hold a record of 63-72, in what is going to be an interesting tussle. As the season progresses and the teams are looking to better their standing, this game is full of multi-handicapping insights and will change in any direction as per the predictions.
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers 8/31/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Globe Life Field |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Oakland Athletics (59-76) vs. Texas Rangers (63-72)
Oakland Athletics do not have a strong record, the team is coming into this game with some good performances as they are coming from winning 4 of their last 5 games. With their batting average of .233, the team has scored a total of 545 and hit 170 homers throughout the season which indicates that their batting order may be erratic but has some surprising battles from time to time. Particularly notable is their performance on the road, which could play a crucial role in this upcoming Royals vs Astros duel today.
Even the Texas Rangers with a somewhat better record have also had a rollercoaster of emotions this season. Their batting average is marginally better than that of the Athletics with the average being .238 and runs scored was 557 with homers 141. Their on base percentage was the same as that of Oakland at .305 which means that there is not much difference in the ability to get players onto the bases. The Mets-White Sox matchup might draw comparisons, as both teams show similar potential and challenges in their respective games.
Joey Estes (6-6, 4.37 ERA) vs. Cody Bradford (4-2, 3.31 ERA)
Joey Estes of the Athletics brings a record of 6-6 and an ERA of 4.37 into this game. He pitched 101 innings, gave up 90 hits, and recorded 76 strikeouts, indicating some level of control but also the risk of big innings being given. This performance, which along with a good performance resulted in a 1.12 WHIP, is going to be very useful for Oakland when trying to contain the batters of Texas Rangers. The walk numbers and control of Estes might be the deciding factor in this contest that looks very competitive all along.
Cody Bradford, the starting pitcher for the Rangers is coming in hot as he has 4 wins and 2 losses under his name with an earned run average of 3.31 for the season. He has been on top of this as he has WHIP of 0.94 for 49 innings. Cody Bradford’s high on target pitching was enhanced as he limited base runners to 38 hits and 8 walks which he did a good job on mound. His strategy would be vital since he is going up against this powerful batting order of the Athletics’ who has been flashing signs of power.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Texas Rangers -1.5 +137, Total Odds: Total 8.5
The betting odds favor the Texas Rangers with a spread of -1.5 at +137, reflecting a belief in their ability to cover the spread at home. The total set at 8.5 with the odds leaning towards the over suggests expectations of a relatively high-scoring affair, which aligns with the recent trends observed in games involving both teams.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Oakland’s recent trend of scoring, with totals going OVER in 5 of their last 7 games, highlights their offensive capabilities. They have shown particular strength in road games, with OVER hitting in 7 of their last 8 away from home. This trend suggests that despite their overall season struggles, the Athletics can be potent when they’re clicking.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
Conversely, Texas has seen the total go UNDER in 4 of their last 5 games, indicating a tendency towards tighter, more defensively controlled games. This pattern of play, especially significant in their home games where UNDER has occurred in 6 of the last 8, will test Oakland’s ability to break through Texas’s pitching.
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers 8/31/24 Betting Picks
Considering the overall analysis and the current trends of the performances, the forecast is a little bit optimistic towards the Texas Rangers, more so because they are playing at home and their pitcher Cody Bradford is more reliable. Still, Oakland has gotten hot lately and has to be considered that they could easily make it a close game.
Those focused on prop bets and over/under are probably better advised to go OVER, and tips are more likely, seeing that both teams have been playing high-scoring games lately. It is also in line with the best daily baseball prediction, always using the daily schedule to maximize gains, projecting a total higher than what is likely provided by the bookmakers.