The Athletics and the Texas Rangers meet Wednesday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rangers vs Athletics Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will start Luis Severino here, and Severino is 1-3 with a 3.49 ERA and 29 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Rangers, Severino is 2-1 with a 2.76 ERA and 26 strikeouts. Nathan Eovaldi will get the start for the Rangers and is 2-2 with a 2.21 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Athletics, Eovaldi is 2-0 with a 1.21 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to bounce back from a 15-2 loss at the hands of the Rangers in Tuesday’s matchup to fall to 15-15 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road for a series against the Miami Marlins.
Athletics Looking For Rebound Performance
Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 35 hits, 6 doubles, and a .321 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom has 32 hits with 9 home runs and 24 RBIs this season. Brent Rooker has 28 hits with 7 home runs and 15 RBIs, but also has a team-high 33 strikeouts this season, while Max Muncy has 21 strikeouts. Lawrence Butler also chipped in 5 stolen bases and 6 doubles as part of his 26 hits.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Rangers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against the Athletics following a win.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven night games at Globe Life Field following a road loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against the Athletics following a home win.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in three of his last five road appearances with the Athletics against AL opponents.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one RBI in eight of his last 10 road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Luis Severino has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Seth Brown has scored at least one run in three of his last four road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one Single in six of his last seven road appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Tyler Soderstrom ranks T3rd in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers will be looking to keep the ball rolling after picking up the win over the Athletics in Tuesday’s clash to improve to 16-14 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will welcome the Seattle Mariners to town.
Rangers Snap Three-Game Skid With Offensive Outburst
Corey Seager leads the Rangers with 22 hits, including 4 home runs and 6 RBIs, while Adolis Garcia has 20 hits with 6 doubles, 4 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 21 hits with 5 doubles, while Wyatt Langford has 6 home runs, 9 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases, and Jonah Heim has 4 homers and 9 RBIs. Leody Taveras also has a team-high 6 stolen bases this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last seven home games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Athletics have lost eight of their last nine Wednesday road games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last eight Wednesday night home games against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Jonah Heim has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances with the Rangers as favorites against the Athletics.
- Wyatt Langford has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances after playing the previous day.
- Jonah Heim has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances with the Rangers as favorites against the Athletics.
- Wyatt Langford has scored at least one run in each of his last six Wednesday night appearances.
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last seven home appearances.
- Jonah Heim has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with the Rangers as favorites against AL West opponents.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances in night games.
- Nathan Eovaldi ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.21) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Twelve of the Rangers’ last 13 games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Athletics’ last five games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Rangers vs Athletics Prediction
I’m on the Athletics in this one. I get the case to be made for the Rangers at home here, as Nathan Eovaldi’s been solid out of the gate this season. However, Luis Severino’s been money in limited road action for the A’s so far this season, and the A’s have some nice value attached to them given the pop that this lineup still has in those bats. The Rangers broke out on Tuesday, but realistically, I’m not buying back into this Texas team having figured those issues out after one solid performance. I think this is a spot where the A’s give the Rangers some fits, and I think the Athletics and the plus money hold a fair bit of value here. Give me the Athletics.