- The Rangers are -250 favorites vs the Athletics
- Athletics starting pitcher: Paul Blackburn
- Rangers starting pitcher: Jordan Montgomery
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The Oakland Athletics (+195) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-250) on Friday, September 8, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.
The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).
The Athletics vs Rangers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
This season, the Athletics are 42-97 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 73-65 ATS.
Athletics vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Athletics | +1.5 +100 | O 8.5 -105 | +195 |
| Rangers | -1.5 -120 | U 8.5 -115 | -250 |
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 82.0% 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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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:
- JP Sears has hit the Earned Runs Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+9.00 Units / 61% ROI)
- Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 27 games (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- Jonah Bride has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+7.80 Units / 45% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 23 games (+7.55 Units / 33% ROI)
- Zack Gelof has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 22 of his last 36 games (+7.20 Units / 18% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Leody Taveras has hit the Runs Under in 39 of his last 50 games (+15.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- Adolis Garcia has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 22 games at home (+11.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Josh H. Smith has hit the Singles Under in 12 of his last 13 games at home (+9.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- Nate Lowe has hit the RBIs Under in 22 of his last 27 games (+9.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- Marcus Semien has hit the Total Bases Over in 25 of his last 41 games (+9.50 Units / 22% ROI)
Rangers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Seth Brown | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Leody Taveras | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -2000 |
Rangers vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +120 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Seth Brown | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
| Leody Taveras | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
Rangers vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Seth Brown | 0.5 +290 | 0.5 -400 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -350 |
| Leody Taveras | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -275 |
Rangers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Montgomery | 6.5 +120 | 6.5 -160 |
| Paul Blackburn | 4.5 +115 | 4.5 -150 |
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 75 of their last 126 games (+17.68 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 69 away games (+8.10 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 44 of their last 80 games (+7.20 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 37 of their last 65 away games (+6.18 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 79 games (+6.00 Units / 7% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 72 of their last 131 games (+17.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 77 of their last 131 games (+16.33 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 38 of their last 67 games at home (+14.80 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 41 of their last 66 games at home (+14.28 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 66 games at home (+12.65 Units / 17% ROI)
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 68-71 against the Run Line (-7.85 Units / -4.88% ROI).
- 42-97 when betting on the Moneyline for -29.6 Units / -21.33% ROI
- 73-60 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.8 Units / 3.75% ROI
- 60-73 when betting on the total runs Under for -19.65 Units / -12.97% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 73-65 against the Run Line (+8.25 Units / 4.87% ROI).
- 76-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -1.67% ROI
- 71-61 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.65 Units / 2.39% ROI
- 61-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -16.7 Units / -11.05% ROI
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 18% (13/72) against Paul Blackburn on sliders this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 37% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 21% (34/158) against Paul Blackburn on breaking pitches this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 37% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 22% (39/175) against Paul Blackburn on non-fastballs this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 36% — 98th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 30% (79/267) against Paul Blackburn this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.
Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a line drive rate of 36% (61/167) against Jordan Montgomery on elevated fastballs since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 120 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 0 Percentile.
Jordan Montgomery has induced opposing hitters to ground into 18 double plays in 113 opportunities (16%) this season — 7th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 88th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 28% (30/106) against Jordan Montgomery with runners in scoring position this season — 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 11th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 35% (28/79) against Jordan Montgomery on elevated fastballs this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 23% — third Percentile.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Athletics are just 4-7 (.364) after a win as favorites since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .595.
The Athletics are just 25-71 (.260) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .484.
The Athletics are just 80-59 (.576) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.
The Athletics are just 41-76 (.350) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .540.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Rangers are just 2-132 (.015) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.
The Rangers are just 122-20 (.859) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .907.
The Rangers are just 2-47 (.041) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .103.
The Rangers are 22-18 (.550) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .390.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
The Athletics are batting just .212 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .288 (8,096 PA’s) against RHP since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.
The Athletics are batting just .211 against division opponents since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .290 (11,042 PA’s) since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters are slugging .493 at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .423.
Rangers hitters have chased 25% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Rangers hitters are slugging .266 on pitches out of the zone this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .212.
Rangers hitters are slugging .304 with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .274.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.35 (575.2 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.45.
The Athletics have allowed 6.17 runs per game (426/69) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.60.
Athletics pitchers have walked 598 of 5,535 batters (11%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .287 against Athletics pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .249.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 44% against Rangers pitchers since last season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 9.16 (55.0 IP) over the past seven days (6 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.82.
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 21% against Rangers pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Rangers pitchers walked 139 of 1,440 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in 2022 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Rangers vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Joshua Sborz (Rangers): Hamstring, D15
- Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
- Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
- Bradley Miller (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
- Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60
- Joshua Jung (Rangers): Thumb, D10
- Jose Adolis García (Rangers): Knee, D10
- Angel Felipe (Athletics): Elbow, D15
- Richard Lovelady (Athletics): Arm, D60
- James Kaprielian (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
- Austin Pruitt (Athletics): Forearm, D15
- Jeffrey Bleday (Athletics): Knee, D10
- Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D60
- Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Elbow, D60
- Yacksel Ríos (Athletics): Finger, D60
- Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Calf, D15
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