MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Texas Rangers (August 16, 2026)
The Texas Rangers (61-63) face the Athletics (48-75) at Sutter Health Park on Sunday at 4:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cody Bradford is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Jacob Lopez is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Rangers are favored to win at -142, while the Athletics are at +118. The total runs line is set at 10.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Rangers (+109) have a 56-68 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-131) hold a record of 56-67.
- The Rangers have a 63-57-4 O/U record this season (meaning 63 games have gone over the total runs line, 57 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 61-57-5 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 (17th 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 19th 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 146 (14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 138 (T17th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 488 RBIs to rank T23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 512 RBIs to rank 20th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Athletics have an earned run average of 5.48 this season (30th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 4.30 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 1038 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1039.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .269 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 | 33-41-50 | 17-21-21 | 16-20-29 | 16-23-25 | 17-18-25 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
| Athletics | 26-36-61 | 16-19-27 | 10-17-34 | 8-10-17 | 18-26-44 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Rangers are -135 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 | 46-54-24 | 25-22-12 | 21-32-12 | 22-31-11 | 24-23-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-7-0 |
| Athletics | 44-50-29 | 26-26-10 | 18-24-19 | 11-16-8 | 33-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +105 and the YRFI is paying -135.
- The NRFI is 48-76 in Rangers games this season. The Athletics have a 57-66 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 5-3 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park yesterday. Henry Bolte was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs.
