Oakland Athletics (10-12) vs Texas Rangers (13-9)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:05 pm (Sutter Health Park)
P. Corbin (L) vs O. Bido (R)
Betting Odds: Oakland Athletics -142 / Texas Rangers +120 --- Over/Under: 10 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLBN
In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 22, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (13-9, 3-6 Away) faced both teams from Los Angeles in back-to-back home series. After sweeping the Angels in a three-game series, the Rangers lost to the Dodgers. Interestingly, in both losses, the Rangers failed to get on the scoreboard, so they now have three games in which they failed to score this season. Tyler Mahle pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on two hits with four strikeouts and three walks. Chris Martin took the loss.
This season, the Rangers average 3.05 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .220/.274/.363 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.23 ERA (4th) and 1.05 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .216 batting average, four home runs, and nine RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Patrick Corbin, who is 1-0 in two starts this season, with a 3.86 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 9.1 innings.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (10-12, 2-7 Home) are back home from two road series during which they faced the White Sox and Brewers. The Athletics swept the White Sox and allowed only four runs in three games, but then lost two of three games against the Brewers and allowed 14 runs in a 14-1 defeat. Jeffrey Springs took the loss after allowing six runs (four earned) on five hits with three strikeouts and four walks in 2.1 innings.
This year, the Athletics average 4.32 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .248/.308/.422 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.48 ERA (26th) and 1.46 WHIP (26th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .298 batting average, nine home runs, and 19 RBI this season.
Osvaldo Bido will take the mound for the Athletics on Tuesday. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 2-1 record in four starts this year with a 2.61 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 20.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers' last four games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Athletics' last eight games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in eight of the Athletics' last nine home games against AL West opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in four of the Rangers' last five games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 28th in the league for walks allowed this season (89).
- The Athletics rank 4th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.422).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (53).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (149).
Rangers vs Athletics Prediction
The teams have traded victories over the past few years, as each recorded five in the last ten H2H duels. Although six of those H2Hs went Over, I am going Under for several reasons here. The Rangers are among the weakest offensive teams so far, while they are among the strongest on defense. Also, they are 7-15 Over/Under this season. Both starting pitchers have been solid in their previous starts, especially Bido, who hasn't allowed more than two runs in a game in his four starts. I believe this is a steal, so I am going with Under.
Oliver’s Pick Under 10.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
