Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Prediction 07/21/2025 Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, July 21, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (42-59, 22-28 Away) defeated the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays to end the first half of the season, but they lost to the Cleveland Guardians in the opening series of the second half. In the rubber match on Sunday, the A’s succumbed to an 8-2 defeat. Jeffrey Springs took the loss after allowing five runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and no walks in 4.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.29 runs per game (18th in the MLB) on a .249/.315/.422 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.22 ERA (28th) and 1.44 WHIP (28th). Brent Rooker leads the Athletics with a .278 batting average, 21 home runs, and 56 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jacob Lopez, who is 3-5 in ten starts this season, with a 4.20 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 55.2 innings.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers (50-50, 28-20 Home) concluded the first half with a win over the Houston Astros, and then they beat the Detroit Tigers to open the second half. Texas was close to sweeping the Tigers, but fell short 2-1 in Game 3 on Sunday. Jacob Latz pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on six hits with three strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings. Chris Martin took the loss.

This season, the Rangers average 4.00 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .230/.298/.372 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.21 ERA (1st) and 1.16 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .232 batting average, 13 home runs, and 56 RBI this season.

Jack Leiter will take the mound for the Rangers on Monday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 5-6 record in 16 starts this year with a 4.37 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 80.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

Eight of the Rangers’ last nine night games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the Athletics’ last four road games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games at Globe Life Field.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 16 of the Athletics’ last 18 road games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.228).
The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (90).
The Athletics rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (367).
The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (925).

Athletics vs Rangers Prediction

The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last six. I know that Texas is not an Over-friendly team this season, and its games usually are low-scoring, but on this occasion, I am going with Over. Jacob Lopez had an excellent June, but he did surrender nine runs in his last three starts, so I am backing the Rangers to score multiple runs off of him here. Jack Leiter, on the other hand, allowed multiple runs in five of his previous six starts, and there are slim chances he will manage to contain the A’s to zero or one run on Monday. The Athletics’ bullpen is one of the worst in the MLB, so I have no doubts the visitors will allow some runs late on. Go with Over.