Free MLB Pick: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics Odds: September 23rd 2009

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics
Free MLB Pick: Texas Rangers -122 odds
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Reasons why the Rangers win:
1.) The one constant on the Rangers’ starting staff of late has been Tommy Hunter. He is 8-4 with a 3.25 ERA on the season, 2-1 with a 3.08 ERA on the road and 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA over his last 3 starts. Clayton Mortensen has given up 15 earned runs in 22 innings this season for a 6.14 ERA for Oakland. Hunter has won both starts against Oakland in 2009, giving up 5 earned runs in 12.3 innings for a solid 3.65 ERA.

2.) Oakland is 14-37 against the money line vs. an AL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.200 or better over the last 2 seasons. The Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. The Rangers are 10-2 in their last 12 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. The Rangers are 7-1 in Hunter’s last 8 starts as a favorite. Bet Texas on the road.