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MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Texas Rangers (April 16, 2026)

The Texas Rangers (9-9) face the Athletics (10-8) at Sutter Health Park on Thursday at 3:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jack Leiter is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Jacob Lopez 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 -122 and UNDER at +101.

  • The Rangers (+135) have a 10-8 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-163) hold a record of 11-7.
  • The Rangers have an 8-9-1 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total runs line, nine have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 7-10-1 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Rangers are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.0 (T20th).
  • In the field, the Rangers are allowing only 3.6 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (16th).

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 .228 (ranking 22nd in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .227 (23rd).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 17 (T17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 21 (T5th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 69 RBIs to rank 24th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 71 RBIs to rank T19th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Athletics have an earned run average of 4.28 this season (20th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 3.42 (8th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 176 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 146.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .234 against the Athletics this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers' opponents are at .224 (9th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Rangers 3-6-9 0-2-4 3-4-5 2-1-4 1-5-5 0-0-0 2-4-4
    Athletics 1-8-9 1-3-2 0-5-7 1-1-0 0-7-9 0-0-0 1-4-5

Lead After Three Innings

The Rangers are -105 to lead after three innings, while the Athletics are -125.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Rangers 7-6-5 0-2-4 7-4-1 2-2-3 5-4-2 0-0-0 3-3-4
    Athletics 7-7-4 2-2-2 5-5-2 0-1-1 7-6-3 0-0-0 5-2-3

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.

  • The NRFI is 7-11 in Rangers games this season. The Athletics have a 9-9 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Athletics recorded a 6-5 victory over the Rangers at Sutter Health Park yesterday. Shea Langeliers was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs.