MLB Odds: Rangers-Athletics prediction, odds and pick

The Texas Rangers are coming off a 7-2 win against the Angels in Anaheim. Texas is currently third in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics are 19-27 and are looking for their first win of the season. They beat the Seattle Mariners in Seattle.

The Rangers are only four games under .500 after a disastrous start to the season. They have recently won against the Astros and Angels. Texas is playing at Oakland tonight. The Rangers have been the better team at the plate, but they have struggled at times on the mound. Martin Perez is coming off his best outing of the year last Friday. He threw a complete game shutout against Houston. He struck out five batters. It's possible that the Rangers could cover the spread.

Oakland is looking to continue their winning ways against Texas. The A's beat the Mariners 7-5 on Tuesday and 4-2 yesterday. Texas is fresh off of a satisfying win. Frankie Montas is scheduled to start for the A’s. He has a 5.03 ERA against the Rangers. The team has won 46 games out of 46 so far. They have a 3.87 ERA and 13 quality starts from starters.

The Rangers and Athletics are playing a divisional game at the Oakland Coliseum.