PREMIUM
Oakland +1.5 (7*)
(MLB) Oakland vs. Texas,
Point Spread: 1.50 | -150.00 Oakland (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 1.50 | -150.00 Oakland (Away)
Result: Loss
The Oakland A's cooled off the Rangers in Texas last night, and I like Oakland as an underdog here in the series finale on Sunday. The Rangers turn to the back end of their rotation here today, while Oakland sends a hot pitcher to the mound. I'll take the visitors on the runline.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - The Rangers hand the ball to Chi Chi Gonzalez, and the rookie has been getting hammered at home. Gonzalez (2-5, 4.25 ERA) gave up three runs on five hits over six innings in a home loss to Seattle in his last outing. He's 1-3 with a 5.60 ERA in five starts in Arlington. The A's counter with Felix Doubront, who is coming off back-to-back wins.
2. Prince Fielder - The Texas slugger is really struggling, with just four hits in his last 40 at bats. He's 2-for-9 with four strikeouts in this series so far, and he's just 1-for-8 lifetime versus Doubront.
3. X-Factor - The A's have won seven of their last 10 versus Texas, and two of those three losses came in games decided by a single run.
Selection: This is a play on the Oakland A's +1.5 (7*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - The Rangers hand the ball to Chi Chi Gonzalez, and the rookie has been getting hammered at home. Gonzalez (2-5, 4.25 ERA) gave up three runs on five hits over six innings in a home loss to Seattle in his last outing. He's 1-3 with a 5.60 ERA in five starts in Arlington. The A's counter with Felix Doubront, who is coming off back-to-back wins.
2. Prince Fielder - The Texas slugger is really struggling, with just four hits in his last 40 at bats. He's 2-for-9 with four strikeouts in this series so far, and he's just 1-for-8 lifetime versus Doubront.
3. X-Factor - The A's have won seven of their last 10 versus Texas, and two of those three losses came in games decided by a single run.
Selection: This is a play on the Oakland A's +1.5 (7*)