This is an 8* play on TEXAS

Texas will look to rebound from a loss in the series opener and we like their chances here vs. Seattle. The Rangers are a much better team at home (38-28 record) than on the road (27-42), despite what transpired last night. Thursday's game saw the Mariners score twice in the top of the ninth to win 5-3. But save for a six-game win streak in late July and a four-game win streak in the middle of August, they have not won back to back games in the second half. The Rangers are having a better season than the Mariners, so it's odd that we don't have to lay a higher price here. They were a much bigger favorite on the money line last night. Starter Kolby Allard is off his best start at the big league level having blanked Chicago for six-plus innings with eight strikeouts. Marco Gonzales is starting for the fifth time this year against Texas tonight. While three of the previous four have gone well, there was one where he allowed eight runs. Seattle is just 15-27 vs. left-handed starters. Play on TEXAS

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