- The Rangers are -175 favorites vs the Athletics
- Rangers starting pitcher: Martín Pérez
- Athletics starting pitcher: Kenneth Waldichuk
- Watch the game on NBCS-CA
The Texas Rangers (-175) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+145) on Friday, May 12, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Oakland.
The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Rangers vs Athletics Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
This season, the Rangers are 23-14 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 15-24 ATS.
Rangers vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | -1.5 -110 | O 8.5 +100 | -175 |
| Athletics | +1.5 -110 | U 8.5 -120 | +145 |
Rangers vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 64.2% 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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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 32 games (+14.70 Units / 21% ROI)
- Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 18 away games (+13.65 Units / 64% ROI)
- Marcus Semien has hit the Runs Over in 21 of his last 30 games (+13.35 Units / 41% ROI)
- Jonah Heim has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 21 games (+13.20 Units / 41% ROI)
- Jonah Heim has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 21 games (+12.85 Units / 34% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Esteury Ruiz has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+13.50 Units / 34% ROI)
- Esteury Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 35 games (+13.00 Units / 21% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 27% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 19% ROI)
- Jace Peterson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 10 of his last 13 games at home (+7.55 Units / 42% ROI)
Athletics vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | 0.5 +1400 | 0.5 |
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -2000 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Carlos Perez | 0.5 +825 | 0.5 -5000 |
Athletics vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +115 |
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
| Nate Lowe | 1.5 +190 | 1.5 -250 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
| Carlos Perez | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
Athletics vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | 0.5 +310 | 0.5 -450 |
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -300 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -350 |
| Carlos Perez | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -350 |
Athletics vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Perez | 4.5 -130 | 4.5 +100 |
| Ken Waldichuk | 5.5 +110 | 5.5 -145 |
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 29 games (+15.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 22 of their last 29 games (+15.10 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+14.25 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 20 of their last 29 games (+11.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+9.05 Units / 21% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.80 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+9.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.95 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 2 of their last 6 games at home (+0.50 Units / 8% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 23-14 against the Run Line (+7.75 Units / 15.8% ROI).
- 23-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 15.33% ROI
- 21-15 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.4 Units / 10.8% ROI
- 15-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.2 Units / -20.1% ROI
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 15-24 against the Run Line (-11.85 Units / -26.25% ROI).
- 8-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.35 Units / -46.87% ROI
- 24-14 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.3 Units / 19.04% ROI
- 14-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -12 Units / -28.37% ROI
Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting .307 (46-for-150) against Martin Perez this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .240 — third Percentile.
Opponents are hitting .400 (18-for-45) against Martin Perez versus the bottom of the order this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .225 — first Percentile.
Martin Perez has a first-pitch strike rate of 72% (117/163) this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 62% — 95th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting .455 (10-for-22) against Martin Perez on the first pitch of at-bats this season — tied for 7th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .353 — 11th Percentile.
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting .542 (13-for-24) against Ken Waldichuk’s changeup this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .248 — first Percentile.
Ken Waldichuk has allowed a slugging percentage of .917 (22 Total Bases / 24 ABs) on changeups this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .388 — first Percentile.
Ken Waldichuk has allowed a slugging percentage of .688 (55 Total Bases / 80 ABs) on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .430 — second Percentile.
Ken Waldichuk has allowed an OPS of 1.221 (38 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .733 — 0 Percentile.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Rangers are 7-2 (.778) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .399.
The Rangers are just 0-11 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .047.
The Rangers are just 70-15 (.824) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .877.
The Rangers are just 76-14 (.844) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .911.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Athletics are just 3-5 (.375) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .857.
The Athletics are just 2-4 (.333) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .893.
The Athletics are just 6-8 (.429) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .798.
The Athletics are just 7-23 (.233) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters are slugging .284 on pitches out of the zone this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .210.
The Rangers have scored 105 runs with two outs this season — most in MLB.
Rangers hitters have a swing rate of 36% on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.
Rangers hitters have grounded into 99 double plays in 1,350 opportunities (7%) since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
The Athletics are batting just .208 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.
The Athletics have a winning percentage of just 23% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .284 (5,421 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .280 (3,581 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Rangers pitchers have walked 167 of 1,770 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Rangers pitchers have walked 685 of 7,511 batters (9%) since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
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%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 42% against Rangers pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Athletics pitchers have walked 193 of 1,603 batters (12%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 37% against Athletics pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 8.73 (166.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.41.
Athletics vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Trevor May (Athletics): Personal, D15
- Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
- Aledmys DÃaz (Athletics): Hamstring, D10
- Adrián MartÃnez (Athletics): Elbow, D15
- Kirby Snead (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
- Manuel Piña (Athletics): Wrist, D60
- Mason Miller (Athletics): Elbow, D15
- Seth Brown (Athletics): Oblique, D10
- Paul Blackburn (Athletics): Finger, D15
- Ramón Laureano (Athletics): Head, Day-to-Day
- Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Undisclosed, D60
- Mitchell Garver (Rangers): Knee, D10
- Travis Jankowski (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
- Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
- Glenn Otto (Rangers): Lat, D60
- Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
- Spencer Howard (Rangers): Lat, D60
- Corey Seager (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
- Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D15
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