The Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at O.co Coliseum.

Righthander Joel Pineiro will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. Pineiro is 6-6 this season with a 5.08 ERA.

The Athletics will counter Pineiro with Gio Gonzalez. Lefthander Gonzalez has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 12-12 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Los Angeles was a 6-5 loser in its last match at home against the Yankees. They lost as -110 favorites, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.

The Athletics were an 8-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -255 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Los Angeles: 80-66 SU Oakland: 66-80 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games on the road LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 18 of Oakland's last 24 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games

Next up: Oakland home to LA Angels, Tuesday, September 13

AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

A winning streak will be on the line for the Cleveland Indians on Thursday when they battle the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field.

Lefthander Gio Gonzalez will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Gonzalez is 11-11 this season with a 3.35 ERA.

It'll be Fausto Carmona toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Carmona is 6-12 with a 4.85 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Oakland was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Indians. Bettors on Cleveland at -129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Oakland has lost 5 straight games. Cleveland has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 60-76 SU Cleveland: 68-65 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Seattle are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Next up: Oakland home to Seattle, Friday, September 2 Cleveland at Kansas City, Friday, September 2

American League Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians

The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Cleveland Indians when they take their seats on Monday.

Righthander Brandon McCarthy will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. McCarthy is 7-6 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

The Indians will counter McCarthy with David Huff. Lefthander Huff has a 2.70 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 118-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Oakland, they were a 4-0 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -235 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Cleveland, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Royals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at +153 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 60-73 SU Cleveland: 65-65 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Boston are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 21 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games

Next up: Cleveland home to Oakland, Tuesday, August 30

AL Wildcard Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians

The American League playoff picture may not be officially confirmed as the dog days of August wage on, but the MLB betting board has certainly started to get predictable in terms of which teams will be playing into October.

In one division though, perhaps the only one with any form of intrigue remaining, the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels find themselves in competition for the AL West pennant and the resulting postseason berth that comes with it.

Starting this Friday, the Rangers - currently up - will host their division rivals looking to widen the gap that separates them. The loser, thanks to the dual dominance of Boston and New York in the East, will forfeit their chance at a title.

After winning the American League last year before falling to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series, the Rangers are the expected favorite on the MLB futures board with 10/1 odds.

The Angels sit considerably further back with 35/1 odds of winning the World Series. Though it won't be easy for them to claw their way back to the top of the AL West, the upcoming weekend series is as good a place as any to start.

If the squad can get behind revitalized ace Dan Haren and start knocking off some much needed victories starting this Friday at 8 PM EST, the Angels could temporarily be one of the most lucrative contenders in baseball.

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The AL West Division Race: Baseball Betting's Final Frontier

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics meet at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Colby Lewis will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Lewis is 10-8 this season with a 4.12 ERA.

Starting this game for the Athletics will be Trevor Cahill. The righthander has a 3.93 ERA to go along with a 9-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Texas was a 9-1 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Texas at -122 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 67-52 SU Oakland: 53-65 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 15 of Oakland's last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing Texas

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Sunday, August 14

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Tropicana Field.

Righthander Trevor Cahill will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Cahill is 9-10 this season with a 3.91 ERA.

Cahill's opponent in this one will be David Price. The Rays lefthander has a 3.77 ERA to go along with a 9-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Oakland was an 8-0 winner on the road against the Rays. Bettors on Oakland at +121 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Oakland: 50-63 SU Tampa Bay: 59-53 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oakland's last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Next up: Oakland at Toronto, Tuesday, August 9 Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Monday, August 8

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Righthander Wade Davis will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Davis is 7-7 this season with a 4.46 ERA.

Davis's opponent in this one will be Rich Harden. The Athletics righthander has a 4.63 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Rays were a 13-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at +117 on the moneyline, while the total score (17) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games. Oakland has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 53-50 SU Oakland: 47-57 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Seattle are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up: Tampa Bay at Seattle, Friday, July 29 Oakland home to Minnesota, Friday, July 29

American League Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Overstock.com Coliseum.

The Angels will give the ball to starter Jered Weaver in this one. Righthander Weaver is 11-4 this season with a 1.86 ERA.

The Athletics will counter Weaver with Trevor Cahill. Righthander Cahill has a 3.12 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 121-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Athletics on July 15. Bettors who backed the Athletics at +113 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Los Angeles: 50-43 SU Oakland: 40-53 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Oakland LA Angels are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Oakland is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland's last 19 games

Next up: Oakland home to LA Angels, Saturday, July 16

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

- A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Thursday when they battle the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Rich Harden in this game. Harden has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Rangers will be Derek Holland. The lefthander has a 5.10 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Last time out for Oakland, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Mariners at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Athletics at -115 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Texas won its last outing, a 13-5 result against the Orioles on July 6. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -172 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (18) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Texas has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 39-49 SU Texas: 47-41 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Baltimore are 9-1 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

Next up: Texas home to Oakland, Friday, July 8

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers

The Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

Trevor Cahill will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Righthander Cahill is 7-5 this season with a 3.24 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Cahill with Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 2.51 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 191-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Athletics were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Phillies. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -167 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 34-43 SU Philadelphia: 48-29 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 6-3 After a loss are 2-8

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Oakland are 4-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Oakland Philadelphia is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Oakland, Sunday, June 26

Interleague Play Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Overstock.com Coliseum in an interleague contest.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Cain in this game. Cain has a 6-4 record and a 3.61 ERA this season.

It'll be Trevor Cahill toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Righthander Cahill is 6-5 with a 3.42 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 103-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Giants were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at -113 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: San Francisco has lost 3 straight games. Oakland has won 4 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 39-32 SU Oakland: 32-40 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 2-4 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Oakland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 4-2 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing on the road against Oakland San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Francisco's last 15 games San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oakland's last 17 games when playing at home against San Francisco Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: San Francisco home to Minnesota, Tuesday, June 21 Oakland at NY Mets, Tuesday, June 21

Interleague Play Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics

The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Overstock.com Coliseum.

The Giants will give the ball to starter Tim Lincecum in this one. Righthander Lincecum is 5-5 this season with a 3.41 ERA.

Starting this game for the Athletics will be Graham Godfrey. The righthander has a 10.39 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 151-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, San Francisco was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Diamondbacks. Bettors on Arizona at -135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Oakland, they were an 8-4 winner as they battled the Royals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Athletics at -142 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 39-30 SU Oakland: 30-40 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Arizona are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Oakland most recently: When playing on Friday are 9-1 Before playing San Francisco are 3-7 After playing Kansas City are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 13 of San Francisco's last 15 games when playing on the road against Oakland San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland's last 15 games when playing at home against San Francisco Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Oakland's last 23 games when playing San Francisco Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up: Oakland home to San Francisco, Saturday, June 18

MLB Interleague Play Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics

A winning streak will be on the line for the Oakland Athletics on Monday when they battle the New York Yankees at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Righthander Bartolo Colon will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Colon is 2-2 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

It'll be Trevor Cahill toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Righthander Cahill is 6-2 with a 2.02 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

New York was a 7-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Mariners. They won as -166 favorites, while the total score of 8 made winners of OVER bettors.

In their last action, Oakland was a 6-4 winner at home against the Orioles. Bettors on Oakland at -104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Oakland has won 4 straight games.

Team records: New York: 28-23 SU Oakland: 27-27 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 10-0 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 1-9 Before playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games at home

Next up: Oakland home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, May 31

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics

The fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Indians will trot Fausto Carmona out to the mound in this one. Righthander Carmona has a 2-3 record and a 5.15 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Carmona with Tyson Ross. Righthander Ross has a 2.38 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Indians were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Tigers. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Athletics were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at -102 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Cleveland has won 6 straight games. Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 19-8 SU Oakland: 15-14 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Cleveland Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

Next up: Oakland home to Cleveland, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will meet on the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Colby Lewis in this game. Lewis has a 1-3 record and a 6.95 ERA this season.

It'll be Brett Anderson toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Anderson is 2-1 with a 1.56 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Athletics on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Athletics at -108 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games. Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 15-11 SU Oakland: 13-13 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Sunday, May 1

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tyson Ross in this game. Ross has a 0-1 record and a 6.24 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Dan Haren. The righthander has a 1.50 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Oakland was an 8-3 loser on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Los Angeles at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Oakland has lost 2 straight games. Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 11-13 SU Los Angeles: 14-10 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Oakland is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Angels's last 16 games

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Friday, April 29 LA Angels at Tampa Bay, Friday, April 29

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

Gio Gonzalez will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Gonzalez is 2-1 this season with a 1.80 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Jered Weaver. The righthander has a 1.23 ERA to go along with a 5-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 149-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Oakland won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Mariners on April 24. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Angels were a 7-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Red Sox. That made winners of bettors who got Boston at -127 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has won 2 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 11-11 SU Los Angeles: 12-10 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland

Next up: LA Angels home to Oakland, Tuesday, April 26

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

The Tigers will trot Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Righthander Verlander has a 1-1 record and a 3.13 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Verlander with Dallas Braden. Lefthander Braden has a 4.15 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 114-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

In their last action, Detroit was an 8-4 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Detroit at +124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Detroit has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Detroit: 6-7 SU Oakland: 6-7 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home

Next up: Oakland home to Detroit, Sunday, April 17

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics