Introduction

Get ready for an exciting American League showdown as the Oakland Athletics battle it out against the Texas Rangers. Both teams have been providing thrilling dominance and fierce competition all season long on the diamond, making this matchup an interesting one to watch.

Game Time

The action begins at Monday, July 21 at 08:05 PM ET under the Texas heat.

Moneyline Odds

Oakland Athletics: +117
Texas Rangers: -149
Over/Under Line: 8.5

Latest Team Records

Oakland Athletics have a record of 42-58 with a win percentage of 0.42, while the Texas Rangers hold a record of 50-49 with a win percentage of 0.505.

Injury Report

The Oakland Athletics are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key injuries for the Texas Rangers include:

• Sam Haggerty (Ankle) – Status: 10-Day-IL. The Rangers placed Haggerty on the 10-day injured list Friday with ankle inflammation, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
• Jake Burger (Quadriceps) – Status: 10-Day-IL. The Rangers placed Burger on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left quad strain, retroactive to Sunday.
• Joc Pederson (Hand) – Status: 10-Day-IL. Pederson (hand) will resume batting practice in 2-to-3 weeks, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Key Player Stats

Oakland Athletics

• Brent Rooker: 0.281 AVG, 21 HR, 56 RBI
• Jacob Wilson: 0.327 AVG, 10 HR, 44 RBI
• Tyler Soderstrom: 0.258 AVG, 18 HR, 56 RBI

Texas Rangers

• Adolis Garcia: 0.232 AVG, 13 HR, 56 RBI
• Marcus Semien: 0.234 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI
• Wyatt Langford: 0.237 AVG, 15 HR, 38 RBI

Team Analysis

Oakland Athletics

On paper, the Oakland Athletics carry significant offensive potential thanks to the tantalizing trio of Brent Rooker, Jacob Wilson, and Tyler Soderstrom. Their recent Last-5-Games record stands at 3-2, indicating a team that is showing signs of improvement. The A’s seem to have found a rhythm and are aiming to maintain this newfound consistency moving forward.

Despite their less-than-ideal away record at 22-28, the A’s have showcased flashes of brilliance on the road. Their focus will be on translating those flashes into a steadier form, especially considering the offensive prowess they possess.

• Batting Average: 0.25
• Total Runs Scored: 431
• Home Runs: 132
• OPS: 0.739
• ERA: 5.19
• WHIP: 1.44

Away Record: 22-28 • Home Record: 20-31
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (5.2 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (5.1 RPG)

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Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers, even with a trio of key players on the injured list, have still managed to stay competitive. Adolis Garcia, Marcus Semien, and Wyatt Langford have been leading the charge on the front. Having won 3 of their last 5 games, the Rangers are aiming for consistency to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Despite several key injuries, the Rangers have held their own, especially at home where they boast a commendable 28-20 record. The Rangers are a confident team that benefits from home-field advantage, a factor that could potentially sway this matchup in their favor.

• Batting Average: 0.231
• Total Runs Scored: 399
• Home Runs: 104
• OPS: 0.673
• ERA: 3.22
• WHIP: 1.16

Away Record: 22-30 • Home Record: 28-20
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (3.2 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 6-4 (6.0 RPG)

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Head-to-Head History

Texas Rangers 1–4 Oakland Athletics (Last 5 games)

• 2025-05-01: OAK 3 @ TEX 0
• 2025-05-01: OAK 7 @ TEX 1
• 2025-04-30: OAK 2 @ TEX 15
• 2025-04-29: OAK 2 @ TEX 1
• 2025-04-25: TEX 3 @ OAK 4

Over/Under Trends

Oakland Athletics‘s recent games have seen an average of 9.4 total runs scored per game over their last 7 matchups, with 3 games going over the total line.

Texas Rangers‘s recent games have averaged 6.1 total runs per game over their last 7 matchups, with 1 games going over the total of 8.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Despite their injuries, the Texas Rangers are looking formidable, especially when playing on their home turf. Therefore, their strong home record along with their stable form makes them our pick for this matchup.

Expect the Texas Rangers at -149 to come out on top in this one.

Over/Under Prediction

In their last five games, the Texas Rangers have posted 3.2 runs per game, while the Oakland Athletics have averaged 5.2. This recent output is key to judging the total.

These teams are combining for 8.4 runs per game recently — below the posted total of 8.5, a key benchmark in MLB betting markets. Our pick is Under 8.5.

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