The Texas Rangers host the Athletics on August 31, 2026. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA.
The Rangers are favored by -214 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Athletics are +183 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 7.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Athletics vs Rangers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Athletics vs Rangers Prediction
- Athletics vs Rangers Pick: deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115), Under 1.5 ER (-124)
My Athletics vs Rangers best bet is for Jacob deGrom to record fewer than 1.5 earned runs, and over 6.5 strikeouts. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Athletics vs Rangers Odds
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +102 | 7.5 -103o / -117u | +183 |
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -120 | 7.5 -103o / -117u | -214 |
- Athletics vs Rangers moneyline: Athletics +183, Rangers -214
- Athletics vs Rangers over/under: 7.5 (-103o / -117u)
- Athletics vs Rangers spread: Rangers -1.5 (+102 ), Athletics +1.5 (-120)
Athletics vs Rangers Probable Pitchers
| Gage Jump (LHP, ATH) | Stat | Jacob deGrom (RHP, TEX) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | W-L | 9-9 |
| 1.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 3.3 |
| 4.69 / 4.25 | ERA / xERA | 4.21 / 3.67 |
| 3.74 / 3.98 | FIP / xFIP | 3.19 / 3.21 |
| 14.3% | K-BB% | 22.6% |
| 39.2% | GB% | 35.4% |
| .333 | BABIP | .306 |
| 107 | Stuff+ | 109 |
| 99 | Location+ | 108 |
Athletics vs Rangers MLB Betting Preview
Athletics vs Rangers Pick, Betting Analysis
It does not get better than this spot for Rangers' ace Jacob deGrom.
He's coming off of a start where he gave up eight runs on six hits to a tougher White Sox lineup. He walked five in that one, which is very uncharacteristic of deGrom.
However, we've seen him bounce back well off of every blip this year, and this matchup must be circled on the calendar for any starting pitcher.
The Athletics' lineup is totally gross right now, having lost their four best hitters to injury.
They have a .674 team OPS on the road in the second half with a 25% K%. It's a dream spot for deGrom, who should be having himself a big game tonight at home, where he's pitched to a 2.67 ERA and 28% K-BB% this year.
Pick: deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115), Under 1.5 ER (-124)
