Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 18
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 18

The Oakland Athletics (+155) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-190) on Thursday, August 18, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The Athletics vs Rangers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Athletics are 43-75 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 65-52 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 Thursday‘s matchup with 66.1% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Sean Murphy has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 21 away games (+12.45 Units / 30% 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)
  • Paul Blackburn has hit the Strikeouts Over in 15 of his last 21 games (+9.35 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 58 of his last 78 games (+18.15 Units / 11% 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 28 games (+15.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Under in 31 of his last 59 games at home (+14.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 35 games at home (+14.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Rangers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adolis Garcia 0.5 +210 0.5 -350
    Bubba Thompson 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
    Corey Seager 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
    Ezequiel Duran 0.5 +333 0.5 -600
    Jonah Heim 0.5 +260 0.5 -400

    Rangers vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adolis Garcia 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
    Bubba Thompson 0.5 -185 0.5 +125
    Corey Seager 1.5 +160 1.5 -250
    Ezequiel Duran 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
    Jonah Heim 0.5 -250 0.5 +170

    Rangers vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adolis Garcia 0.5 +110 0.5 -155
    Bubba Thompson 0.5 +185 0.5 -275
    Corey Seager 0.5 +105 0.5 -150
    Ezequiel Duran 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
    Jonah Heim 0.5 +120 0.5 -165

    Rangers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Dane Dunning 4.5 -115 4.5 -120
    Zach Logue 3.5 -175 3.5 +120

  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 60 away games (+13.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 59 of their last 109 games (+9.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 52 of their last 94 games (+8.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 37 games (+5.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 8 away games (+2.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 62 of their last 106 games (+16.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 47 games (+11.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 41 of their last 78 games (+8.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 games (+0.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 58-60 against the Run Line (-14.1 Units / -9.2% ROI).

    • 43-75 when betting on the Moneyline for -16 Units / -12.88% ROI
    • 50-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.7 Units / -15.07% ROI
    • 63-50 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.95 Units / 6.13% ROI

    Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 65-52 against the Run Line (+8.45 Units / 5.56% ROI).

    • 52-65 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / -9.12% ROI
    • 57-50 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.55 Units / 1.97% ROI
    • 50-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.25 Units / -9.51% ROI

    No Matchup notes for this Game

    Dane Dunning: Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Dane Dunning has walked 47 of 512 batters (9%) this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — fourth Percentile.

    Dane Dunning has thrown his breaking pitches for a strike just 54% (301/553) of the time this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — second Percentile.

    Dane Dunning has thrown low pitches 59% of the time (844/1,426) in non-two strike counts this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 96th Percentile.

    Dane Dunning has a strike rate of just 64% (296/461) when he’s behind in the count this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 70% — first Percentile.

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