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2022 MLB Handicapping
(20-23-0) Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics (19-28-0)
Date: Friday, May 27th
Time: 09:40 ETPM ET
Venue: T-Mobile Park Oakland
Projected Pitchers: Jon Gray vs. Cole Irvin
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rangers -120 Athletics 100
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rangers +1.5, Athletics -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.0
Texas Rangers
Heading into the game, the Texas Rangers have an overall record of 20-23-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 10-11. In the AL West division, Texas currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 26-17-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 28.0% of their games. The Rangers’ over-under record is 17-21-5.
For Texas, Jon Gray gets the start with an overall record of 1-2. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.14. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.67 innings per outing, as well as 8.68 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.21 per 9. In total, Gray has given up 2 home runs.
During the season, the Rangers bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.59.
So far, the Texas Rangers have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.07 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -3.0. The Rangers head into the game ranked just 27th in team batting average. Texas combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.235. Placing them 22nd. On the base paths, the Rangers have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
Texas has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.63 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.86 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Oakland Athletics have an overall record of 19-28-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 6-15. In the AL West division, Oakland currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 24-23-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 21.0% of their games. The Athleticss’ over-under record is 17-25-5.
For Oakland, Cole Irvin gets the start with an overall record of 2-2. This includes a strong ERA of 2.94 So far, he is lasting an average of 5.53 innings per outing. as well as 5.88 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.41 per 9. In total, Irvin has given up 5 home runs.
During the season, the Athletics bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.47.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Oakland Athletics, as they are averaging just 3.36 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -31.0. The Athletics head into the game ranked just 30th in team batting average. Oakland combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.214. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Athletics have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 7th in the MLB in steals.
Oakland has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.66 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.96 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
- Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing Texa
Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Oakland Athletics. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Cole Irvin has a better WHIP of 1.25 compared to Jon Gray at 1.32. I expect a strong performance from Jon Gray, as the Athletics offense is ranked just 30th. Cole Irvin has an excellent matchup against Ranger’s offense ranked just 0.222.
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