MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Texas Rangers (August 14, 2026)
The Texas Rangers (60-62) face the Athletics (47-74) at Sutter Health Park on Friday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kumar Rocker is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Gage Jump is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Athletics are favored to win at -114, while the Rangers are at -105. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Rangers (+146) have a 55-67 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-177) hold a record of 55-66.
- The Rangers have a 62-56-4 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 56 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 60-56-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rangers are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.3 (20th).
- In the field, the Rangers are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (14th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.8 runs (30th).
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 .242 (ranking 18th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .243 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 143 (T14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 136 (18th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 480 RBIs to rank 24th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 502 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Athletics have an earned run average of 5.51 this season (30th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 4.28 (20th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 1023 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1024.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .270 against the Athletics this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers' opponents are at .248 (21st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 33-40-49 | 17-21-21 | 16-19-28 | 16-22-24 | 17-18-25 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Athletics | 25-36-60 | 15-19-26 | 10-17-34 | 8-10-17 | 17-26-43 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 46-52-24 | 25-22-12 | 21-30-12 | 22-29-11 | 24-23-13 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Athletics | 42-50-29 | 24-26-10 | 18-24-19 | 11-16-8 | 31-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 1-6-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 47-75 in Rangers games this season. The Athletics have a 56-65 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Athletics recorded a 2-1 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field when these teams last met on April 26. Carlos Cortes went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs.
