Rangers vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 23

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  • The Rangers (42-50) are -125 favorites vs the Athletics (34-62)
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Taylor Hearn (4-6), 5.77 ERA
  • Athletics starting pitcher: James Kaprielian (1-5), 5.08 ERA
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The Texas Rangers (-125) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+105) on Saturday, July 23, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07pm EDT in Oakland.

The Rangers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+135).

The Rangers vs Athletics Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Rangers are 42-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 47-49 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers-1.5 +135O 7.5 +100-125
Athletics +1.5 -160U 7.5 -120+105

Rangers vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Saturday‘s matchup with 63.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rangers and Athletics and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 29 away games (+16.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Runs Over in 21 of his last 36 games (+15.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Total Bases Over in 21 of his last 29 away games (+13.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Martin Perez has hit the Strikeouts Over in 15 of his last 17 games (+13.70 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Corey Seager has hit the Total Bases Under in 28 of his last 39 away games (+12.60 Units / 22% ROI)

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 33 of his last 48 games (+16.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Tony Kemp has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 22 games (+11.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Elvis Andrus has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Elvis Andrus has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 24 games at home (+10.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Tony Kemp has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+9.95 Units / 32% ROI)

Athletics vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chad Pinder 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Elvis Andrus 0.5 +875 0.5 -5000
Nick Allen 0.5 +1300 0.5
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Sean Murphy 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400

Athletics vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chad Pinder 0.5 -160 0.5 +115
Elvis Andrus 0.5 -145 0.5 +105
Nick Allen 0.5 -115 0.5 -120
Ramon Laureano 0.5 -160 0.5 +110
Sean Murphy 0.5 -185 0.5 +125

Athletics vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chad Pinder 0.5 +210 0.5 -350
Elvis Andrus 0.5 +280 0.5 -450
Nick Allen 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Sean Murphy 0.5 +195 0.5 -300

Athletics vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
James Kaprielian 3.5 -165 3.5 +120
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 81 games (+18.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 32 of their last 53 games (+14.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 40 away games (+2.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 45 away games (+2.15 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 48 of their last 87 games (+10.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+2.90 Units / 26% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 53-39 against the Run Line (+10.25 Units / 8.53% ROI).

  • 42-50 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.95 Units / -6.64% ROI
  • 43-41 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.65 Units / -1.63% ROI
  • 41-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.15 Units / -6.06% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 47-49 against the Run Line (-12.5 Units / -9.95% ROI).

  • 34-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.7 Units / -15.47% ROI
  • 39-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.65 Units / -17.54% ROI
  • 52-39 when betting on the total runs Under for +9 Units / 8.53% ROI

Opponents have a miss rate of 50% (23/46) against Matt Bush on the first pitch of at-bats this season — tied for 3rd best among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 31% — 98th Percentile.

Matt Bush has allowed a slugging percentage of just .136 (3 Total Bases / 22 ABs) on fastballs away this season — tied for 5th best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .347 — 95th Percentile.

Matt Bush has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 12.2 innings pitched — Jason Foley has the longest active streak at 21.2.

Matt Bush has an ERA of 5.06 (14.0 IP) against division opponents this season — tied for 7th highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 3.39 — ninth Percentile.

James Kaprielian: Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed batters are hitting just .094 (3-for-32) against James Kaprielian this month (3 games) — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .212 — 98th Percentile.

James Kaprielian has walked 6 of 35 right-handed batters (17%) this month (3 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

James Kaprielian has allowed an OBP of just .121 (33 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this month (3 games) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .281 — 100th Percentile.

James Kaprielian has allowed an OPS of just .277 (33 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this month (3 games) — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .632 — 95th Percentile.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Rangers are just 32-7 (.821) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .915.

The Rangers are just 30-5 (.857) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .885.

The Rangers are just 11-23 (.324) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rangers are 4-37 (.098) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .085.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Athletics are just 13-33 (.283) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .521.

The Athletics are just 29-6 (.829) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .915.

The Athletics are just 24-9 (.727) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .885.

The Athletics are just 1-48 (.020) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .085.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .294 (3,570 PA’s) against LHP since the start of 2020 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .296 (9,388 PA’s) since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .689 (2,885 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

Rangers hitters are slugging .449 against LHP this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .399.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .595 (2,464 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .266 (1,594 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .273 (3,439 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .266 (2,464 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Rangers pitchers have walked 73 of 824 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% 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 — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 39% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

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 pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 70% of their games at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.

The Athletics pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 70% of their games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Athletics vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D15
  • Jed Lowrie (Athletics): Shoulder, D10
  • Brent Honeywell Jr. (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Daulton Jefferies (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • Jonah Bride (Athletics): Shoulder, D10
  • Deolis Guerra (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Elijah White (Rangers): Wrist, D60
  • Mitchell Garver (Rangers): Forearm, D60
  • Dane Dunning (Rangers): Ankle, D15
  • Bradley Miller (Rangers): Neck, D10
  • Joseph Barlow (Rangers): Blister, D15

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