Rangers vs. Athletics Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 9/14/2022

Following a two-homer game last time out, Mark Mathias leads the Texas Rangers (62-80) into action as -164 favorites against the Oakland Athletics (51-91). First pitch from Globe Life Field at 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday. Dane Dunning will get the ball for Texas while Oakland counter with JP Sears.

Rangers vs. Athletics Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Rangers vs. Athletics

We have the Athletics on the moneyline at +139 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Oakland Athletics (+139) and Over (8.5)

Rangers vs. Athletics Game Info

• Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Dane Dunning
• Oakland Athletics probable starting pitcher: JP Sears
• Game Day: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
• Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Stadium: Globe Life Field

Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Pitching Matchup

Rangers Starter Dane Dunning

• Dunning (3-8 with a 4.39 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 143 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Rangers, his 28th of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
• In 27 games this season, the 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.39, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .269 against him.
• Dunning has 10 quality starts this season.
• Dunning has put up 19 starts this campaign in which he pitched five or more innings.
• The opposing Athletics offense has a collective .217 batting average, and is last in the league with 1011 total hits and 29th in MLB action with 493 runs scored. It has the 29th-ranked slugging percentage (.346) and ranks 26th in home runs (120) in all of MLB.
• Dunning has a 3.48 ERA and a 1.645 WHIP against the Athletics this season in 10 1/3 innings pitched, allowing a .262 batting average over two appearances.
• The 27-year-old’s 4.39 ERA ranks 41st, 1.441 WHIP ranks 45th, and 7.8 K/9 ranks 29th among qualifying pitchers this season.

Athletics Starter JP Sears

• Sears (5-2) will take the mound for the Athletics, his ninth start of the season.
• The left-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw two innings against the Chicago White Sox, giving up six earned runs while allowing eight hits.
• The 26-year-old has pitched to a 3.33 ERA this season with 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.6 walks per nine across 13 games.
• He has two quality starts in eight chances this season.
• In eight starts this season, Sears has lasted five or more innings seven times, with an average of 3.3 innings per appearance.
• The Rangers have scored 636 runs this season, which ranks 12th in MLB. They are batting .242 for the campaign with 174 home runs, eighth in the league.
• The left-hander has allowed the Rangers to go 4-for-16 with a double in five innings this season.

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Rangers have won 23 out of the 53 games, or 43.4%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Texas is 4-5 this season when entering a game favored by -164 or more on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rangers have a 62.1% chance to win.
• Texas’ games have gone over the total in 69 of their 143 chances.
• The Rangers are 78-65-0 ATS in their 143 games with a spread this season.

Athletics Betting Picks & Insights

• The Athletics have been chosen as underdogs in 123 games this year and have walked away with the win 44 times (35.8%) in those games.
• Oakland has a win-loss record of 30-52 when favored by +139 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
• The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 41.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Oakland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 64 of their 142 opportunities.
• The Athletics have an against the spread mark of 68-74-0 in 142 games with a line this season.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Marcus Semien is hitting .248 with 28 doubles, five triples, 22 home runs and 47 walks.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Semien is 41st in homers and 38th in RBI.
• Semien has collected a hit in three games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .391 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and four RBI.
• Corey Seager has hit 30 home runs to lead his team.
• Including all major league hitters, Seager is 11th in homers and 34th in RBI.
• Adolis Garcia has a team-best 92 runs batted in.
• Garcia will look to build on his five-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .412 with three doubles, three home runs, four walks and eight RBI.
• Nate Lowe has a club-leading .307 batting average.

Athletics Leaders & Batting Stats

• Sean Murphy has posted a team-leading batting average of .250 and leads the Athletics in runs batted in with a mark of 64.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Murphy’s home run total ranks 62nd and his RBI tally is 63rd.
• Tony Kemp is hitting .234 with 22 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 40 walks.
• Among all major league hitters, Kemp is 274th in home runs and 192nd in RBI.
• Seth Brown has 21 home runs, tops in the clubhouse.
• Ramon Laureano is batting .211 with 17 doubles, 13 home runs and 25 walks.