In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 22, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (42-60, 22-29 Away) beat the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays to close the first half of the season, but they lost to the Cleveland Guardians in the first series of the second half. The A’s then lost Game 1 of the current series against the Rangers, 7-2 on Monday. Jacob Lopez took the loss after allowing five runs on four hits with six strikeouts and three walks in 5.0 innings.
This year, the Athletics average 4.26 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .248/.315/.421 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.25 ERA (28th) and 1.44 WHIP (28th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .258 batting average, 18 home runs, and 58 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is J.T. Ginn, who is 1-2 in four starts this season, with a 4.91 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 33.0 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (51-50, 29-20 Home) finished the first half with a win against the Houston Astros, and then they defeated the Detroit Tigers to open the second half. Texas was good in Game 1 against the Athletics and celebrated a 7-2 victory last night. Michael Helman had a game to remember as he hit his first-ever home run and led the offense with four RBI. Jack Leiter got the win after allowing two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and four walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Rangers average 4.03 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .230/.298/.373 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.20 ERA (1st) and 1.16 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .230 batting average, 13 home runs, and 56 RBI this season.
Jacob deGrom will take the mound for the Rangers on Tuesday. The 37-year-old right-hander has a 9-2 record in 19 starts this year with a 2.32 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 112.1 innings.
Why the Rangers will cover
- The Athletics have lost 14 of their last 16 games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have won six of their last seven home games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight Tuesday night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as home favorites.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Rangers’ last 10 night games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Athletics’ last eight road games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine games at Globe Life Field.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last six night games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.298).
- The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.227).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (932).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (576).
Rangers vs Athletics Prediction
The Athletics won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven, while this season, the A’s lead the series 5-3. I am going with the Rangers to win and cover the run line in this one, for one evident reason – Jacob deGrom. The future Hall of Famer has been lights out this season, as he turned back the clock with some terrific displays. Seven of his previous eight starts were quality starts, and I don’t think the A’s stand a chance against him. DeGrom allowed two runs in two starts against the A’s this season (11.1 innings). J.T. Ginn, on the other hand, began the season as a starter but was demoted to a reliever, and now will return to the mound as a starter. He surrendered three runs in 3.2 innings against the Rangers this season, and I believe he will struggle this time around. Back Texas to win and cover.