Athletics (15-14) at Texas (15-14)
- When: Apr 30 2025, 8:05 PM
- Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
- Where to watch: RSN
MLB Betting Preview Expert Prediction & Best Player Props: Athletics at Rangers
Moneyline: Texas -154 | Total: 8.5
Texas Rangers Outlook & Player Props
The Rangers finally found their offensive groove in Tuesday’s dominant 15-2 win over Oakland, snapping a three-game skid and evening the series. Texas exploded for a season-high 18 hits, highlighted by clutch multi-RBI doubles from Adolis Garcia, Wyatt Langford, and Kyle Higashioka. With that performance behind them, they’ll aim to build on the momentum behind ace Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 2.21 ERA).
Eovaldi enters Wednesday’s matchup riding high after a six-inning, shutout win over San Francisco. Despite being plagued by weak run support in 2024, his command and veteran poise continue to shine. Eovaldi has a strong track record against Oakland:
Eovaldi Career vs A’s: 3-2, 2.85 ERA in 13 games
Prop Picks:
Nathan Eovaldi: Strikeouts Over 5.5 & Earned Runs Under 2.5
Offensively, Marcus Semien and Josh Smith are heating up, each recording three hits in the previous outing.
Prop Targets:
Semien Total Bases Over 1.5
Langford To Record an RBI
Oakland Athletics Outlook & Player Props
Despite dropping Game 2 in ugly fashion, Oakland sends Luis Severino (1-3, 3.49 ERA) to the hill in hopes of flipping the script. Severino has been better than his win-loss record suggests, notching quality starts in two straight games. Still, inconsistency and lack of bullpen support continue to haunt the A’s.
Against Texas, Severino owns a respectable 3.93 ERA across seven career outings. However, he’s given up 15 runs in 34.1 innings, and facing a Rangers lineup that may have finally awakened could spell trouble.
Prop Picks:
Luis Severino Strikeouts Over 4.5 & Over 1.5 Walks Allowed
Offensively, Oakland needs more from the top of the order. Look for Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom to be key bats trying to capitalize early on Eovaldi’s fastball.
Prop Target: Brent Rooker To Score a Run
Betting Insight & Prediction
Texas broke through in a big way, and that offensive surge combined with Eovaldi’s consistent form is a compelling combination. While Severino can keep it close early, the Rangers should take control late.
Spread Lean: Rangers -1.5 (+135)
Total Lean: Under 8.5
Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Athletics 3
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
