Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 9

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Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien watches his two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Phoenix.
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  • The Rangers are -200 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics vs Rangers Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Oakland Athletics (+165) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-200) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Athletics are 3-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 5-5 ATS.

Athletics vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Athletics starting pitcher: Alex Wood 0-1, 10.13 ERA
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi 1-0, 1.39 ERA

Athletics vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 -125O 9 -120+165
Rangers -1.5 +105U 9 +100-200

Athletics vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 60.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ryan Noda has hit the Singles Over in 13 of his last 23 away games (+10.45 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Ryan Noda has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 23 away games (+8.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Ryan Noda has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 away games (+7.90 Units / 38% ROI)
  • JP Sears has hit the Earned Runs Under in 11 of his last 14 away games (+7.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Zack Gelof has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 24 away games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 34 games (+11.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Travis Jankowski has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 14 games at home (+10.50 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 37 games (+10.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Evan Carter has hit the Singles Under in 28 of his last 39 games (+10.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the RBIs Over in 19 of his last 33 games (+10.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 86 of their last 148 games (+15.73 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.14 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 84 games (+9.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 52 away games (+6.81 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 96 of their last 171 games (+28.43 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 97 of their last 171 games (+26.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 102 of their last 171 games (+24.63 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 81 games at home (+18.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games at home (+14.68 Units / 16% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 6-4 against the Run Line (+0.3 Units / 2.22% ROI).

  • 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -29% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.75 Units / 34.56% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.85 Units / -43.3% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 5-5 against the Run Line (-0.6 Units / -4.27% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 14.6% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.35 Units / -3.24% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.55 Units / -4.91% ROI

Rangers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rooker 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Brown 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Taveras 0.5 +725 0.5 -1200
Carter 0.5 +850 0.5 -1600
Allen 0.5 +1750 0.5 -10000

Rangers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Wood 3.5 -120 3.5 -110
Eovaldi 7.5 +125 7.5 -160

Opponents had a two strike miss rate of just 17% (53/310) against Alex Wood in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 27% — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .421 (8-for-19) against Alex Wood’s non-fastballs this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .224 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .421 (8-for-19) against Alex Wood’s non-fastballs this season — 2nd highest among in MLB; League Avg: .202 — third Percentile.

Alex Wood has allowed an OBP of .360 (25 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — tied for highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .241 — third Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 16% (51/323) against Nathan Eovaldi since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of 36% (20/55) against Nathan Eovaldi in non-two strike counts this season — 2nd highest among in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 98th Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a chase rate of 50% (9/18) against Nathan Eovaldi when he’s behind in the count this season — tied for 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 98th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a chase rate of 41% (12/29) against Nathan Eovaldi this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Athletics are just 89-63 (.582) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Athletics are just 4-8 (.333) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .591.

The Athletics were just 29-82 (.261) after a loss in 2023 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .486.

The Athletics are just 30-87 (.254) after a loss since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .487.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Rangers were 32-13 (.711) after a home win in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Rangers were just 2-53 (.036) when trailing entering the 8th inning in 2023 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Rangers are just 2-143 (.014) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Rangers were 24-20 (.545) when their opponents score in the first inning in 2023 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .388.

The Athletics are batting just .212 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .643 (8,952 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Athletics are batting just .219 since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .285 (6,068 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.

Rangers hitters had an OPS of .844 (3,096 PA’s) at home in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .746.

Rangers hitters are slugging .454 against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .411.

Rangers hitters slugged .456 against RHP in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .413.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .790 (5,023 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .730.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 38% against Athletics pitchers in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 38% against Athletics pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers walked 694 of 6,384 batters (11%) in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.94 (702.2 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.42.

Rangers pitchers have picked-off 1 runner from first base this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Rangers have won 55% of home games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Rangers won 54% of home games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Rangers pitchers have allowed an OBP of just .211 (90 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .305.

Rangers vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Max Scherzer (Texas Rangers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Jacob deGrom (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Brett Martin (Texas Rangers): Shoulder, Out
  • Tyler Mahle (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jonathan Hernandez (Texas Rangers): Lat, 15-Day IL
  • Carson Coleman (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Nathaniel Lowe (Texas Rangers): Oblique, 10-Day IL
  • Ken Waldichuk (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Aledmys Diaz (Oakland Athletics): Calf, 60-Day IL
  • Freddy Tarnok (Oakland Athletics): Hip, 15-Day IL
  • James Kaprielian (Oakland Athletics): Shoulder, Out
  • Trevor Gott (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Drew Rucinski (Oakland Athletics): Back, Out
  • Sean Newcomb (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Luis Medina (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 15-Day IL
  • Angel Felipe (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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