The Texas Rangers are set to clash with the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on September 25, 2024. The game’s first pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM under what is expected to be clear skies. Cody Bradford will take the hill for the Rangers with a solid ERA of 3.592, and Brady Basso is lined up for the Athletics, entering the game with an impressive ERA of 2.328.
In terms of standings within the AL West Division for the 2024 season, the Rangers are 11th with a record of 74-83, reflecting a winning percentage of .47. They’ve won 21 games against division rivals while losing 26, placing them 3rd in the division standings. Recently, the Rangers have won 3 of their last 10 games and are trying to shake off a loss from their last outing. Their home and away records stand at 44-37 and 30-46 respectively, with more success seen during night games where they’ve secured 46 wins.
The Athletics, on the other hand, rank 13th in the division with a win-loss record of 68-89 which equals a .43 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division, having won 22 games and lost 25 in divisional play. With 4 wins in their last 10 games accompanied by a recent victory, they hold a 37-42 home record and a 31-47 record on the road. Night games seem to favor the Athletics where they have claimed 40 wins. They’ve scored 629 runs and conceded 742 over the season.
Betting Analysis: Considering the odds, the Texas Rangers are slight favorites with a money line of -118 against the Athletics’ -101. The point spread for the game is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5. This suggests a close game with the potential for a total combined score leaning towards the lower side. Bettors might see value in the Rangers’ road performance and the Athletics’ relative stability at home when making their picks.