- The Rangers (40-45) are -190 favorites vs the Athletics (30-59)
- Athletics starting pitcher: Paul Blackburn (6-4), 3.36 ERA
- Rangers starting pitcher: Jonathan Gray (5-4), 4.02 ERA
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The Oakland Athletics (+155) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-190) on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.
The Rangers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+115).
The Athletics vs Rangers Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Athletics are 30-59 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 50-35 ATS.
Athletics vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Athletics | +1.5 -140 | O 7.5 -120 | +155 |
| Rangers | -1.5 +115 | U 7.5 +100 | -190 |
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 54.4% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Athletics and Rangers and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today
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Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today
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Rangers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Adolis Garcia | 0.5 +300 | 0.5 -500 |
| Brad Miller | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Corey Seager | 0.5 +290 | 0.5 -500 |
| Jonah Heim | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Josh H. Smith | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1600 |
Rangers vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Adolis Garcia | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +160 |
| Brad Miller | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +110 |
| Corey Seager | 1.5 +185 | 1.5 -275 |
| Jonah Heim | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +125 |
| Josh H. Smith | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +155 |
Rangers vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Adolis Garcia | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -190 |
| Brad Miller | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -350 |
| Corey Seager | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -160 |
| Jonah Heim | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
| Josh H. Smith | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -350 |
Rangers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | 6.5 -145 | 6.5 +100 |
| Paul Blackburn | 4.5 +110 | 4.5 -155 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Athletics Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Rangers: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 43-46 against the Run Line (-13.6 Units / -11.59% ROI).
- 30-59 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.15 Units / -19.47% ROI
- 37-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.5 Units / -15.66% ROI
- 47-37 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.25 Units / 6.42% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 50-35 against the Run Line (+11.85 Units / 10.66% ROI).
- 40-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -3.79% ROI
- 39-38 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -2.71% ROI
- 38-39 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.7 Units / -5.02% ROI
Paul Blackburn: Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Right-handed hitters have a swing rate of just 42% (307/732) against Paul Blackburn this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 49% — first Percentile.
Paul Blackburn has an ERA of 1.28 (56.1 IP) on the road this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 3.68 — 100th Percentile.
Paul Blackburn has allowed a slugging percentage of just .255 (14 Total Bases / 55 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .372 — 90th Percentile.
Paul Blackburn has a strike rate of just 62% (457/732) against right-handed batters this season — tied for 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — ninth Percentile.
Jonathan Gray: Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 25% (18/72) against Jon Gray’s curve and slider this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 0 Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 22% (9/41) against Jon Gray on low breaking pitches this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 49% — first Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 23% (16/68) against Jon Gray on sliders this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 41% — second Percentile.
Jon Gray has a strikeout rate of just 5% (3 SO in 65 PAs) in PAs ending on inside fastballs this season — 8th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 14% — sixth Percentile.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Athletics are just 11-32 (.256) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .522.
The Athletics are just 22-9 (.710) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .888.
The Athletics are just 26-6 (.812) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .916.
The Athletics are just 1-45 (.022) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .084.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Rangers are just 20-22 (.476) at home this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .522.
The Rangers are 22-4 (.846) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .713.
The Rangers are just 30-6 (.833) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .916.
The Rangers are 6-34 (.150) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .112.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
The Athletics are batting just .192 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.
Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .604 (3,192 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .707.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .262 (1,486 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .273 (3,192 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .296 (9,129 PA’s) since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.
Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .297 (2,792 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.
Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .296 (6,337 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.
The Rangers are batting .438 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this month (9 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 41% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
The Athletics have won just 13% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.
In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Athletics have won just just 0% of the time at home this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
The Athletics have won just 24% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Rangers pitchers this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes since the start of last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 22% in close and late situations since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Rangers pitchers have walked 69 of 761 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
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