How can the Rangers, losers of 7 in a row, be a road favorite pitching Mike Minor?
How indeed? The Rangers have surrendered at least 6 runs in each of their losses during their losing streak. 
So I'll be on the home 'dog Mariners. Seattle will be starting Justin Dunn. I'm not betting the Mariners because of Dunn, although he beat the Rangers on Aug. 10 at Texas giving up just two runs in six innings.
No, this handicap is a fade on the weak-hitting Rangers and the poor form of Minor. 
Minor hasn't been good since the first half of last season. He is 0-4 with a 6.94 ERA in five starts this season. The Rangers' bullpen carries a high fatigue rating following 7-4 and 10-1 losses to the Mariners. Minor has a 5.05 ERA against the Mariners during the last three years.