Rangers vs. Athletics Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/13/2022

The Texas Rangers (40-45), led by the red-hot Corey Seager and his five-game homer streak, are -192 favorites to pick up the win over the Oakland Athletics (30-59) Wednesday at 8:05 PM ET, live from Globe Life Field. Jon Gray takes the mound for Texas while Paul Blackburn is Oakland’s starter for the contest.

Rangers vs. Athletics Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Rangers vs. Athletics

We have the Athletics on the moneyline at +162 on the moneyline as our best bet in this contest after looking at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 7.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Oakland Athletics (+162) and Over (7.5)

Rangers vs. Athletics Game Info

• Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Jon Gray
• Oakland Athletics probable starting pitcher: Paul Blackburn
• Game Day: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
• Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Stadium: Globe Life Field

Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Pitching Matchup

Rangers Starter Jon Gray

• Gray makes the start for the Rangers, his 16th of the season. He is 5-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 91 strikeouts through 82 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his most recent time out on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, the right-hander tossed 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
• In 15 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.03, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .234 against him.
• Gray has recorded five quality starts this season.
• Gray will aim to pitch five or more innings for his 12th straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing.
• The opposing Athletics offense has the worst slugging percentage (.331) and is 28th in MLB play with 66 home runs. It has a collective .211 batting average, and is last in MLB with 614 total hits and 29th in MLB action scoring 295 runs.
• In six innings over one appearance against the Athletics this season, Gray has a 7.5 ERA and a 1.333 WHIP while his opponents are batting .227.

Athletics Starter Paul Blackburn

• Blackburn (6-4) will take to the mound for the Athletics and make his 18th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed seven hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Houston Astros.
• The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.36, a 3.174 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.198 in 17 games this season.
• In 17 starts this season, he’s earned four quality starts.
• In 17 starts this season, Blackburn has lasted five or more innings 12 times, with an average of 5.1 innings per appearance.
• The Rangers have scored 389 runs this season, which ranks 14th in MLB. They are batting .239 for the campaign with 114 home runs, fifth in the league.
• The 28-year-old ranks 30th in ERA (3.36), 34th in WHIP (1.198), and 44th in K/9 (7.2) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rangers have won 14, or 43.8%, of the 32 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Texas has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -192 odds on them winning this game.
• The implied probability of a win from the Rangers, based on the moneyline, is 65.8%.
• Games involving Texas have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 40 of 86 chances this season.
• The Rangers are 49-37-0 against the spread this season.

Athletics Betting Picks & Insights

• The Athletics have been underdogs in 75 games this season and have come away with the win 25 times (33.3%) in those contests.
• Oakland has a win-loss record of 6-17 when favored by +162 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Athletics have a 38.2% chance of pulling out a win.
• Oakland and their opponents have gone over in 37 of their 89 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Athletics have an against the spread mark of 42-47-0 in 89 games with a line this season.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Seager has collected a team-best 21 home runs.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Seager ranks 10th in homers and 33rd in RBI.
• Seager carries a five-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .444 with five home runs, five walks and eight RBI.
• Marcus Semien has 15 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 27 walks while batting .238.
• Semien is 55th in homers and 57th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Adolis Garcia paces the Rangers with 51 runs batted in.
• Nate Lowe is hitting .277 to lead his team.

Athletics Leaders & Batting Stats

• Sean Murphy leads the team in batting average with a mark of .240.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Murphy ranks 98th in homers and 89th in RBI.
• Murphy has collected a hit in five straight games. In his last five games he is batting .429 with four doubles, a walk and two RBI.
• Elvis Andrus is hitting .226 with 20 doubles, six home runs and 26 walks.
• Andrus ranks 170th in home runs and 196th in RBI among all major league hitters this season.
• Seth Brown has been a significant run producer for the Athletics with 10 home runs and 38 runs batted in.
• Ramon Laureano has 12 doubles, seven home runs and 21 walks while hitting .239.