In this article we will formulate an Athletics vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 29th at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 63-72 this season after they won all three against Detroit by scores of 8-3, 7-6, and 7-0. In their game three win, the Athletics took a lead in the first inning and never looked back in the easy victory. The A’s recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Gelof, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs in the win. The Athletics started Morales, who allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Sterner and Basso closed out the game.
Prior to that series, the Athletics lost two out of three against the Mariners, but did win all three against the Twins before that. The A’s have won seven of their last nine games, but they are tied for last in the AL West standings. The Athletics have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently last in the AL West standings. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.78 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 614 runs with a .253 batting average and a .320 on base percentage this season. Brent Rooker has led the Athletics with 26 home runs and 75 RBIs, while Nick Kurtz has added 27 home runs and 70 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jeffery Springs, who is 10-8 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 145.1 innings pitched this season.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 68-67 this year after they won two out of three against the Angels by scores of 0-4, 7-3, and 20-3. In their game three win, Texas trailed 1-0 in the top of the first inning, but they erupted for 20 runs in the blowout victory. The Rangers recorded 22 hits in the game and they were led by Higashioka, Pederson, and Garcia, who all had five RBIs in the win. Texas started Latz, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Webb picked up the win in relief.
Prior to that series, the Rangers won all three against the Guardians, but lost three out of four against the Royals before that. Texas has won five of their last six games and they are currently third in the AL West standings. The Texas pitching staff has a 3.42 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .227 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 573 runs with a .236 batting average and a .305 on base percentage this season. Adolis Garcia has led Texas with 18 home runs and 72 RBIs, while Corey Seager has added 21 home runs and 50 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jack Leiter, who is 8-7 with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 115.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Athletics will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost each of their last six road games following a win.
- The Athletics have won eight of their last nine night games against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Athletics following a home win.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against AL West opponents.
- The Athletics have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against AL West opponents.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games at Sutter Health Park against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Athletics’ last eight night games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rangers’ last six games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Rangers’ last eight road games against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four home games against AL West opponents.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit at least one home run in five of his last six appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last six home games against the Rangers.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in three of the Athletics’ last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Shea Langeliers ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.548) this season.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Langford has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four games as underdogs against the Athletics.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Adolis Garcia has recorded at least one Double in three of the Rangers’ last four games against AL opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank T2nd in the league for doubles this season (242).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for home runs allowed this season (189).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.42).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (493).
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction
The Athletics come into this matchup after dominating the Tigers earlier this week and they have scored 22 runs in their last three games. The A’s are 29-37 at home this season, while the Rangers are 26-40 on the road. Texas has won five of their last six games and they are starting Leiter, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. The Athletics are going with Springs, who has allowed 1, 5, 4, 1, and 1 earned run in his last five outings. Both of these teams have some momentum, but I trust Springs a little more on the mound. Take the A’s here.