MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Texas Rangers (April 14, 2026)
The Texas Rangers (9-7) face the Athletics (8-8) at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. MacKenzie Gore is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Jeffrey Springs is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Rangers are favored to win at -120, while the Athletics are at +100. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Rangers (+135) have a 9-7 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-163) hold a record of 10-6.
- The Rangers have a 7-8-1 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total runs line, eight have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 6-9-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.0 (23rd).
- In the field, the Rangers are allowing only 3.5 runs per game this season (T4th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (20th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rangers are at .237 (ranking T12th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .231 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 15 (T18th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 19 (T5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 63 RBIs to rank T21st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 63 RBIs to rank T21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Athletics have an earned run average of 4.44 this season (23rd in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 3.30 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 154 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 130.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .242 against the Athletics this season (21st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers' opponents are at .227 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 2-5-9 | 0-2-4 | 2-3-5 | 1-1-4 | 1-4-5 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
| Athletics | 0-7-9 | 0-2-2 | 0-5-7 | 0-1-0 | 0-6-9 | 0-0-0 | 0-4-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Rangers are -125 to lead after three innings, while the Athletics are -105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 7-5-4 | 0-2-4 | 7-3-0 | 2-1-3 | 5-4-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Athletics | 6-7-3 | 1-2-1 | 5-5-2 | 0-1-0 | 6-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 7-9 in Rangers games this season. The Athletics have a 9-7 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded an 8-1 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park yesterday. Jake Burger was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs. The Rangers have now won seven straight against the Athletics.
