- The Rangers are -165 favorites vs the Athletics
- Rangers starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney
- Athletics starting pitcher: Drew Rucinski
- Watch the game on NBCS-CA
The Texas Rangers (-165) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+135) on Sunday, May 14, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07pm EDT in Oakland.
The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Rangers vs Athletics Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.
This season, the Rangers are 24-15 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 16-25 ATS.
Rangers vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | -1.5 -105 | O 9 -115 | -165 |
| Athletics | +1.5 -115 | U 9 -105 | +135 |
Rangers vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 63.3% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 34 games (+15.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 20 away games (+15.65 Units / 66% ROI)
- Jonah Heim has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 14 games (+13.25 Units / 86% ROI)
- Marcus Semien has hit the Runs Over in 22 of his last 32 games (+13.20 Units / 38% ROI)
- Jonah Heim has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+12.30 Units / 42% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Esteury Ruiz has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 34 games (+13.15 Units / 31% ROI)
- Esteury Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 27 of his last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 18% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.45 Units / 33% ROI)
- Jace Peterson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+8.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+8.45 Units / 24% ROI)
Athletics vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | 0.5 +1150 | 0.5 |
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -1400 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Carlos Perez | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -2000 |
Athletics vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +115 |
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +125 |
| Nate Lowe | 1.5 +190 | 1.5 -250 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Carlos Perez | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
Athletics vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | 0.5 +310 | 0.5 -450 |
| Robbie Grossman | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -350 |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Jordan Diaz | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -300 |
| Carlos Perez | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -350 |
Athletics vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| JP Sears | 5.5 -135 | 5.5 +100 |
| Andrew Heaney | 5.5 -155 | 5.5 +120 |
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 31 games (+17.80 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+15.25 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.90 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 31 games (+11.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.40 Units / 18% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.40 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.60 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.95 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 24-15 against the Run Line (+7.65 Units / 14.91% ROI).
- 24-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.6 Units / 13.3% ROI
- 22-16 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.3 Units / 9.99% ROI
- 16-22 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.2 Units / -19.11% ROI
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 16-25 against the Run Line (-11.9 Units / -25.16% ROI).
- 9-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.85 Units / -43.38% ROI
- 25-15 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.2 Units / 17.86% ROI
- 15-25 when betting on the total runs Under for -12 Units / -27.03% ROI
Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Andrew Heaney has a strike rate of just 57% (109/190) — 2nd lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 65% — second Percentile.
Andrew Heaney has a strikeout rate of 32% (148 SO in 464 PAs) since last season — 6th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 97th Percentile.
Andrew Heaney has a strike rate of just 60% (311/517) against right-handed batters this season — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 65% — fifth Percentile.
Andrew Heaney has walked 8 of 44 batters (18%) versus the bottom of the order this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Drew Rucinski has allowed at least one HR in each of his last three games dating back to April 28th — Corey Kluber has the longest active streak at 9.
Drew Rucinski has a strikeout rate of just 8% (6 SO in 73 PAs) over the last 30 days (3 games) — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 0 Percentile.
Drew Rucinski has not struck out any hitters in 21 PA’s with runners in scoring position over the last 30 days (3 games) — tied for lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 21% — first Percentile.
Drew Rucinski has a strike rate of just 59% (154/261) over the last 30 days (3 games) — tied for 10th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 64% — seventh Percentile.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Rangers are just 38-34 (.528) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .703.
The Rangers are just 77-15 (.837) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .910.
The Rangers are just 1-92 (.011) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .047.
The Rangers are 7-3 (.700) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .403.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Athletics are just 58-8 (.879) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .953.
The Athletics are just 3-5 (.375) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .852.
The Athletics are just 4-3 (.571) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.
The Athletics are just 8-24 (.250) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters have put just 32% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.
Rangers hitters have a groundball batting average of .339 with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .261.
The Rangers have scored three or more runs in an inning 33 times (12%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 6%.
Rangers hitters have grounded into 101 double plays in 1,365 opportunities (7%) since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .284 (5,460 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .281 (3,661 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.
The Athletics are batting just .209 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%.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Rangers pitchers have walked 170 of 1,789 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Rangers pitchers have walked 694 of 7,591 batters (9%) since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Rangers pitchers since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Rangers pitchers have won 50% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 37% against Athletics pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
Athletics pitchers have walked 202 of 1,688 batters (12%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
The Athletics have allowed 7.44 runs per game (305/41) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.56.
Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% versus the bottom of the order this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.
Athletics vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Trevor May (Athletics): Personal, D15
- Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
- 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
- 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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