Rangers vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 26

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  • The Rangers are -110 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Rangers vs Athletics Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Rangers / Athletics TV Channel: NSCA | BSSW

The Texas Rangers (-115) visit Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (-105) on Thursday, September 26, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37pm EDT in Oakland, CA.

This season, the Rangers are 75-83 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 84-74 ATS.

Rangers vs Athletics Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rangers starting pitcher: Kumar Rocker 0-1, 2.57 ERA
  • Athletics starting pitcher: J.T. Ginn 0-1, 4.40 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers-1.5 +150O 7.5 -105-115
Athletics +1.5 -185U 7.5 -115-105

Rangers vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 53.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Wyatt Langford has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 25 games (+20.40 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 32 games (+19.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Josh H. Smith has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 34 games (+13.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Josh H. Smith has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 22 games (+10.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Justin Foscue has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 7 games (+7.90 Units / 110% ROI)

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

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 33 games (+24.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Total Bases Over in 25 of his last 33 games (+19.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 33 of his last 50 games (+14.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Singles Over in 25 of his last 42 games (+13.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 18 games at home (+11.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 32 of their last 46 games (+17.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+8.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 22 games (+2.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 23 games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 72 games (+11.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 43 of their last 72 games (+9.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+5.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 39 games at home (+5.05 Units / 11% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 70-88 against the Run Line (-30.3 Units / -14.53% ROI).

  • 75-83 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.45 Units / -9.82% ROI
  • 73-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.55 Units / -6.7% ROI
  • 77-73 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.35 Units / -1.94% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 84-74 against the Run Line (-4.65 Units / -2.26% ROI).

  • 68-90 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -1.19% ROI
  • 75-80 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.8 Units / -7.93% ROI
  • 80-75 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.1 Units / -1.78% ROI

Athletics vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Seth Brown (ะžะะš) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Lawrence Butler (OAK) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Wyatt Langford (TEX) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Athletics vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcus Semien (TEX) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Wyatt Langford (TEX) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Josh H. Smith (TEX) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Athletics vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Wyatt Langford (TEX) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Jonah Heim (TEX) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Nate Lowe (TEX) 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Athletics vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.T. Ginn (OAK) 3.5 -150 3.5 +115
Kumar Rocker (TEX) 5.5 -130 5.5 +100

Kumar Rocker has limited playing time.

Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

J.T. Ginn has induced opposing hitters to ground into 4 double plays in 10 opportunities (40%) this month (4 games) — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 10% — 98th Percentile.

J.T. Ginn has a first-pitch strike rate of just 49% (41/84) this month (4 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 64% — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .394 (13-for-33) against J.T. Ginn when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (4 games) — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .241 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .435 (10-for-23) against J.T. Ginn versus the bottom of the order this month (4 games) — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .220 — second Percentile.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Rangers are just 8-120 (.062) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .100.

The Rangers are just 20-181 (.100) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .134.

The Rangers are just 20-26 (.435) after a road loss this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .485.

The Rangers are 40-20 (.667) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .560.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Athletics are 7-1 (.875) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .582.

The Athletics are just 36-62 (.367) after a home win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .531.

The Athletics are just 63-97 (.394) at home since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .522.

The Athletics are just 142-89 (.615) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .720.

Rangers hitters have 51 strikeouts in 150 PA’s (34%) against LHP this month (17 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

13% of Rangers’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (2,382/18,229 PA’s) since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

26% of Rangers hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rangers hitters have chased 26% of pitches out of the zone against LHP since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

The Athletics are batting just .219 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Athletics are batting just .149 with two-strikes since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .170.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .296 (4,571 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Athletics hitters are slugging just .163 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Rangers pitchers have walked 87 of 1,395 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 5.27 (654.2 IP) on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.19.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 38% against Rangers pitchers over the last 14 days — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Rangers have allowed 3.89 runs per game (315/81) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.40.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers had allowed a run 42% of the time after an opposing score in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Athletics vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Oakland Athletics – No Injuries Reported
  • Texas Rangers – No Injuries Reported

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.