The Oakland Athletics (+170) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-210) on Friday, April 21, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-105).

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

This season, the Athletics are 3-16 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 11-7 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 Friday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% 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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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

• Esteury Ruiz has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+8.90 Units / 68% ROI)
• Aledmys Diaz has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 15 games (+8.55 Units / 51% ROI)
• Tony Kemp has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+8.05 Units / 64% ROI)
• Esteury Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+7.85 Units / 34% ROI)
• Aledmys Diaz has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+7.15 Units / 33% ROI)

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

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Nate Lowe has hit the RBIs Over in his last 5 games at home (+8.90 Units / 178% ROI)
• Josh Jung has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 16 games (+8.70 Units / 48% ROI)
• Marcus Semien has hit the Runs Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.85 Units / 66% ROI)
• Josh Jung has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.75 Units / 48% ROI)
• Nate Lowe has hit the Singles Under in his last 7 games at home (+7.20 Units / 97% ROI)

Rangers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Athletics Best Bets Today:

• The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.55 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.30 Units / 98% ROI)
• The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.20 Units / 53% ROI)
• The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.75 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 9 games (+2.50 Units / 28% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

• The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.80 Units / 53% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 55% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.60 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.20 Units / 54% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.10 Units / 48% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 7-12 against the Run Line (-6.95 Units / -31.81% ROI).

• 3-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -57.37% ROI
• 12-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.15 Units / 24.12% ROI
• 6-12 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.95 Units / -33.9% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 11-7 against the Run Line (+3.35 Units / 14.26% ROI).

• 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.8 Units / 23.2% ROI
• 12-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.2 Units / 25.94% ROI
• 6-12 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.2 Units / -36.73% ROI

Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a swing rate of just 14% (9/63) against JP Sears on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (48/260) against JP Sears since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 71 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 27% (9/33) against JP Sears — tied for 5th lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 44% — fifth Percentile.

JP Sears has a strikeout rate of just 27% (7 SO in 26 PAs) with two-strikes — 6th lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 42% — sixth Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jon Gray has not allowed a walk in his last 74 PAs against a RHH dating back to July 27th, 2022 — Brusdar Graterol has the longest active streak at 107.

Jon Gray has induced opposing hitters to ground into 3 double plays in 9 opportunities (33%) this season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total IP; League Avg: 11% — 98th Percentile.

Jon Gray has allowed a slugging percentage of just .294 (32 Total Bases / 109 ABs) when going through the lineup the third time in a game since last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 71 total IP; League Avg: .439 — 98th Percentile.

  
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