| MATCHUP |
Oakland Athletics |
Texas Rangers |
| Team Records |
14-12 |
13-13 |
| Spread |
+1.5 -194 |
-1.5 159 |
| Moneyline |
+113 |
-136 |
| Total |
Over 8 (-110) |
Under 8 (-110) |
| Where |
Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas |
| When |
Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time |
07:05 PM EDT |
| TV |
MLB.TV |
The Athletics and the Texas Rangers meet Saturday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs. Texas Rangers prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will send out Jeffrey Springs for the start here and Springs is 3-1 with a 3.34 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Rangers, Springs is 3-1 with a 2.51 ERA and 24 strikeouts. MacKenzie Gore will start for the Rangers and is 2-2 with a 4.15 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. In his career, Gore is 1-2 with a 7.11 ERA and 16 strikeouts against the Athletics.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to add on to their 8-1 win over Texas from Friday’s matchup to sit at 14-12 this season. After this series, the Athletics will head home for a series against the Kansas City Royals.
Athletics Win 3 Of Last 4
Shea Langeliers has 30 hits with 4 doubles, 8 home runs and 14 RBIs while Tyler Soderstrom’s added 22 hits with 9 doubles, a triple, 3 home runs and 19 RBIs. Brent Rooker has 6 hits with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs while Max Muncy has also chipped in 22 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs and 7 RBIs this season. Jacob Wilson also has 29 hits with 5 doubles, 2 home runs and 13 RBIs and Nick Kurtz has 22 hits with 3 doubles, 5 home runs and 12 RBIs this season.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of the Athletics on Friday to sit at 13-13 this season. After this series, the Rangers will take on the New York Yankees in a series at home.
Rangers Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight
Brandon Nimmo has 31 hits with 7 doubles, a triple, 4 home runs and 11 RBIs while Jake Burger has 24 hits with 4 doubles, 5 home runs and 19 RBIs. Corey Seager has 20 hits with 6 home runs and 16 RBIs while Wyatt Langford has 19 hits with 3 doubles, 2 triples, a home run and 4 RBIs. Evan Carter also has 17 hits with 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs while Josh Jung has 25 hits with 9 doubles, 3 home runs and 12 RBIs as well on the year.
Athletics @ Texas Rangers Betting Trends: April 25, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore Record this season: 2-2 ERA: 4.15
- Home Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Athletics: 1-2
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight home games against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last four night games against the Rangers following a road win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the Rangers following a win.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jeffrey Springs Record this season: 3-1 ERA: 3.34
- Road Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Rangers: 3-1
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won eight of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The Rangers have lost 10 of their last 14 games as home favorites.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last nine road games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in five of their last six games.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eleven of the Rangers’ last 12 games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Athletics’ last nine games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 night games against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last eight road games against AL West opponents.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- MacKenzie Gore has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his three previous appearances at Globe Life Field.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 19 appearances with the Rangers as favorites against AL West opponents.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Nick Kurtz has hit a home run in four of the Athletics’ last five road games.
- Nick Kurtz has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last eight road games against AL opponents.
- Nick Kurtz ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.435) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and walks allowed this season.
- The Rangers rank 26th in the league for strikeouts against this season (243).
- The Athletics rank 27th in the league for walks allowed this season (121).
- The Athletics rank T8th in the league for triples this season (3).
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers Prediction
I’m on the Athletics in this one. The Rangers have been better against lefties in the last couple of weeks, but I’m still not sold on them as a whole and I’m high on this Athletics team as a unit this season. The Athletics have a solid arm going here in Springs and Gore’s had some serious issues in his career against these A’s. I think the A’s break through and get the win here so give me the Athletics.
Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Athletics +115