The Rangers will play the Athletics on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. This is Game 2 of a doubleheader. Your timezone's first pitch time is 6:37 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Texas Rangers have a 94.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oakland Athletics is 86.33.
- Visiting Texas Rangers - The Texas Rangers have a 11-7 record as a visiting team, ranking them 3rd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Oakland Athletics - The Oakland Athletics have a 9-12 record as a home team. They rank 7th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Texas Rangers currently stand 4th (183) Overall, with the Oakland Athletics ranking 23rd (134) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Texas Rangers are 17th (150) Overall for runs allowed. The Oakland Athletics stand 10th (166) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Texas Rangers have won their last 4 games. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics have lost their last 3 games.
- Team Records - The Texas Rangers have a 21-16 Overall record (0.0 GB American West Division), with the Oakland Athletics possessing a 17-20 Overall standing (4.0 GB American West Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, the Texas Rangers be lookin' to plunder another victory on Wednesday...with a solid record and a fierce determination to crush the competition...those scallywags from Oakland won't know what hit 'em.
The Rangers be sailin' into enemy waters with a clear advantage...their recent winning streak be strikin' fear into the hearts of their foes...while the Athletics be strugglin' to keep their heads above water.
If ye be wantin' to make some doubloons, head on over to SportsBetting3.com...bet on this game and watch as the Rangers dominate the field...review the odds below and set sail for a profitable plunderin' adventure. May the best team emerge victorious (or walk the plank)!
Best Rangers at Athletics Odds
| Underdog Oakland Athletics | Favorite Texas Rangers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Oakland Athletics | Favorite Texas Rangers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Texas Rangers are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Oakland Athletics are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -115 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 -105 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Texas Rangers are -1.5 +135 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Oakland Athletics are +1.5 -160 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Rangers
Athletics
Doubleheader - Game 2 - 5/08/24 6:37pm EDT | -125+105 |
- Oakland Athletics bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for Oakland Athletics is 48.78%.
- Texas Rangers bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Texas Rangers is 55.56%.
Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics Prop Bets
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Rangers
Athletics
First Team to Score
5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | -160+125Bet |
Rangers
Athletics
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | +300+290-135Bet |
Rangers
Athletics
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | +135+150+280Bet |
Rangers
Athletics
To Extra Innings
5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | Yes +725No -1200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Rangers
Athletics
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Athletics
Total Runs
TEX at OAK 5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -105Bet |
Rangers
Total Runs
TEX at OAK 5/08/24 6:37pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Texas Rangers & Oakland Athletics Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Texas Rangers World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rangers | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Athletics | +100000 Bet |
Texas Rangers & Oakland Athletics Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Texas Rangers | 71 | 79 | 0.473 | +19.5 | 41-34 | 30-45 | 623 | 686 | -63 | L3 | 4-6 |
| e - Oakland Athletics | 65 | 85 | 0.433 | +25.5 | 36-39 | 29-46 | 607 | 702 | -95 | L2 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 6:37 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.