The Athletics (63-74) and Texas Rangers (70-67) will face off in the MLB this afternoon. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-CA.
Texas is a -150 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while the A's are +125 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Rangers vs Athletics predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, August 31, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Rangers vs Athletics Prediction
- Rangers vs Athletics pick: Under 9.5 Runs (-115)
My Athletics vs. Rangers best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rangers vs Athletics Odds
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 9.5 -105o / -115u | -150 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -125 | 9.5 -105o / -115u | +125 |
Rangers vs Athletics Preview, Picks
This system targets unders in regular season MLB games where softer home starting pitchers ā low strikeout rates and moderate WHIP ā are on the mound in games three or four of a series.
By this point in the series, hitters have seen multiple arms and scouting reports are sharper, yet scoring remains muted when the matchup lacks overpowering velocity and winds remain neutral, which appears to be the situation in today's matchup between the Rangers and Athletics.
The setup avoids exaggerated run environments by filtering out strong directional wind influence, keeping offensive surges in check.
With the home team in the middle of the season grind, winning at a modest clip, the market may overlook how often these quiet conditions lead to slower-paced, low-scoring outcomes.
Rangers vs Athletics Best Bet
- Under 9.5 (-115)
