The Texas Rangers and Athletics meet Sunday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s a Athletics vs Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Athletics vs Rangers Pick.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 70-67 on the year and play the Diamondbacks, Astros, and Brewers next. The Texas Rangers are batting .238 on the season, have a .306 OBP, and a .389 slugging percentage. The Texas Rangers pitching staff has a 3.41 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. Josh Smith leads the Texas Rangers with 110 hits and 32 RBI, while Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien have combined for 218 hits and 134 RBI.
Jacob deGrom gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, and he is 10-6 with a 2.79 ERA and 155 strikeouts this season. deGrom is 3-1 with a 2.96 ERA and 38 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 63-74 on the year and play the Cardinals, Angels, and Red Sox next. The Athletics are batting .253 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and a .423 slugging percentage. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.81 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. Brent Rooker leads the Athletics with 145 hits and 78 RBI while Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson have combined for 255 hits and 130 RBI.
J.T. Ginn gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 2-5 with a 4.96 ERA and 74 strikeouts this season. Ginn is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA and 6 strikeouts in his career against the Texas Rangers.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last five day games against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Rangers have covered the run line each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last three games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Brent Rooker has recorded a Double in four of the Athletics’ last five games against AL West opponents at Sutter Health Park.
- Brent Rooker has hit a home run in three of the Athletics’ last four games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
- Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last eight home games against the Rangers.
- Jacob Wilson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.310) this season.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Jacob deGrom has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Athletics.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against AL West opponents.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against AL West opponents.
- Marcus Semien has recorded a Double in each of the Rangers’ last three day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Jacob deGrom ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.79) this season.
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers are putting together a strong two weeks, and they should like their chances with deGrom on the mound despite him losing his last five starts. deGrom is still a strong pitcher with a 2.79 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. Ginn is having a horrible August where he’s allowed 27 hits and 17 earned runs in 21.1 innings. In 33.1 home innings, Ginn has a 6.48 ERA and .297 allowed batting average. The Rangers are rolling right now and have a clear pitching edge. Give me the Rangers and the RL for max betting value.