Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 17
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 17

The Oakland Athletics (+135) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-160) on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).

The Athletics vs Rangers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Athletics are 42-75 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 65-51 ATS.

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

Athletics vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 67.5% 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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Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Sean Murphy has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 away games (+11.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cole Irvin has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 41 of his last 67 games (+10.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Sean Murphy has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 20 away games (+9.85 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Paul Blackburn has hit the Strikeouts Over in 15 of his last 21 games (+9.35 Units / 35% ROI)

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 58 of his last 77 games (+19.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Martin Perez has hit the Strikeouts Over in 19 of his last 22 games (+16.50 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 27 games (+16.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 34 games at home (+15.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Under in 30 of his last 58 games at home (+13.75 Units / 19% ROI)

  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 38 of their last 59 away games (+12.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 59 of their last 108 games (+10.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 51 of their last 93 games (+7.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 36 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 7 away games (+1.30 Units / 16% ROI)

  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 62 of their last 105 games (+17.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games (+10.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 41 of their last 77 games (+9.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+2.25 Units / 28% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 57-60 against the Run Line (-15.1 Units / -9.94% ROI).

  • 42-75 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.4 Units / -14.12% ROI
  • 49-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -20.7 Units / -15.97% ROI
  • 63-49 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.05 Units / 7.04% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 65-51 against the Run Line (+9.45 Units / 6.26% ROI).

  • 52-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -8.03% ROI
  • 56-50 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.55 Units / 1.21% ROI
  • 50-56 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.15 Units / -8.73% ROI

Adam Oller has a strikeout rate of just 7% (3 SO in 46 PAs) this month (2 games) — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 21% — second Percentile.

Adam Oller has struck out just 8% (2/24) of left-handed batters he faced this month (2 games) — tied for 7th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 21% — 10th Percentile.

Adam Oller has allowed an OBP of .458 (24 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this month (2 games) — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: .315 — fifth Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 20% (16/81) against Adam Oller this month (2 games) — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 30% — second Percentile.

Cole Ragans: Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Cole Ragans has walked 7 of 44 batters (16%) this month (2 games) — tied for 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 7% — third Percentile.

Cole Ragans has thrown his changeup 38% of the time (64/167) against right-handed batters this month (2 games) — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total CH; League Avg: 13% — 94th Percentile.

Cole Ragans has a strike rate of just 57% (104/181) this month (2 games) — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 65% — second Percentile.

Cole Ragans has thrown his changeup 36% of the time (66/181) this month (2 games) — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total CH; League Avg: 15% — 98th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

  
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