The Texas Rangers will travel out west to open up a division series against the Oakland Athletics in a Major League Baseball game betting pick set for Monday night. <br /> <br />Start time from Oakland is scheduled for 10PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the MLB Extra Innings channel. <br /> <br />The wagering odds from Game 1 of this series have the home side Oakland Athletics favored by -165 odds with the take back on the road underdog Texas Rangers at +145 odds. The run total is lined at 7 ½ runs.
