Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers 4/23/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
MLB: 2:35 PM EST
Apr. 23, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : TEX
The Oakland Athletics go back on the road to Texas for a matchup with the Texas Rangers. Oakland comes into Saturday as one of the worst teams in baseball with only three wins thus far riding A7 game losing streak after a 10 run loss against the Chicago Cubs. Mason Miller got the start for Oakland giving up two runs on four hits across 4.1 innings resulting in a no decision. Chad Smith came on to give up two runs on two hits after recording just two outs leading to the loss. The Oakland bullpen was terrible as well giving up eight more runs on seven hits over the final four innings of the game.
Offensively Oakland was terrible from the plate with only five hits and 38 bats including just two with runners in scoring position to leave five men on base. Carlos Perez sparked the Oakland offense with one hit and four at bats to drive in one run. Jordan Diaz chipped in as well with one head and two at bats to drive in the second run of the game.
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The Texas Rangers return home Saturday on fire this season with twelve wins overall on a four-game win streak after a nine run victory against Kansas City. Martin Perez got the start for Texas giving up just three runs on eight hits after recording 17 outs resulting in the victory. The Texas bullpen slammed the door on Kansas City giving up no runs on one hit over the final 3.1 innings of the game.
Offensively Texas was a smoke show with thirteen hits and 38 at bats including eight hits with runners in scoring position to score 12 runs. Jonah Heim and Ezekiel Dean led the way for the Texas offense driving in three runs apiece. Marcus Semien, Adolis Garcia, and Leody Taveras chipped in for Texas as well driving in two runs each.
Recent Betting Trends:
Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: TEX
The Oakland Athletics are one of the worst teams in baseball and will continue to have issues Sunday. Look for Texas to use their strengths to coast to the easy win. Take the Rangers Sunday to control this game start to finish leading to the easy win. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 7-2.