Rangers vs Athletics Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Aug. 16

Odds updated as of 3:12 p.m.

The Sunday schedule in MLB includes a matchup between the Texas Rangers and the Athletics.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital info about this game before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Rangers vs Athletics Game Info

• Texas Rangers (61-63) vs. Athletics (48-75)
• Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: Sutter Health Park -- West Sacramento, California
• Coverage: NBCS-CA and RSN

Rangers vs Athletics Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: TEX: (-158) | OAK: (+146)
• Spread: TEX: -1.5 (-102) | OAK: +1.5 (-118)
• Total: 9.5 -- Over: (+100) | Under: (-122)

Rangers vs Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Cody Bradford (Rangers) - 0-1, 2.38 ERA vs Jacob Lopez (Athletics) - 5-4, 5.38 ERA

The probable starters are Cody Bradford (0-1) for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez (5-4) for the Athletics. Bradford has a record of 1-1-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season. Bradford's team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they're favored on the moneyline. The Athletics have gone 7-9-0 ATS in Lopez's 16 starts that had a set spread. The Athletics have been the moneyline underdog in 14 of Lopez's starts this season, and they went 6-8 in those matchups.

Rangers vs Athletics Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rangers win (50.7%)

Rangers vs Athletics Moneyline

• The Rangers vs Athletics moneyline has the Rangers as a -158 favorite, while the Athletics are a +146 underdog at home.

Rangers vs Athletics Spread

• The Rangers are 1.5-run favorites on the runline against the Athletics. The Rangers are -102 to cover, while the Athletics are -118 to cover.

Rangers vs Athletics Over/Under

• The Rangers-Athletics game on Aug. 16 has been given an over/under of 9.5 runs. The over is set at +100 and the under at -122.

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Rangers vs Athletics Betting Trends

• The Rangers have been chosen as favorites in 63 games this year and have walked away with the win 31 times (49.2%) in those games.
• This season, the Rangers have come away with a win six times in nine chances when named as a favorite of at least -158 or better on the moneyline.
• The Rangers and their opponents have hit the over in 63 of their 123 games with a total this season.
• The Rangers are 56-67-0 against the spread in their 123 games that had a posted line this season.
• The Athletics are 32-54 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 37.2% of those games).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +146 or longer, the Athletics have gone 5-15 (25%).
• The Athletics have played in 123 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 62 times (62-59-2).
• The Athletics have a 56-67-0 record ATS this season (covering 45.5% of the time).

Rangers Player Leaders

• Brandon Nimmo leads Texas with a slugging percentage of .438, fueled by 45 extra-base hits. He has a .271 batting average and an on-base percentage of .337.
• Among qualified hitters, he ranks 41st in batting average, his on-base percentage ranks 62nd, and he is 61st in slugging.
• Ezequiel Duran is batting .266 with 23 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs and 31 walks, while slugging .436 with an on-base percentage of .320.
• He ranks 51st in batting average, 90th in on-base percentage and 62nd in slugging among qualified hitters.
• Joc Pederson has collected 79 base hits, an OBP of .339 and a slugging percentage of .497 this season.
• Jake Burger has 20 home runs, 71 RBI and a batting average of .234 this season.
• Burger heads into this game on a two-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is hitting .158 with a double, a home run, two walks and five RBIs.

Athletics Player Leaders

• Tyler Soderstrom is hitting .245 with 27 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 53 walks. He's slugging .472 with an on-base percentage of .338.
• Including all qualified hitters, he ranks 93rd in batting average, while his on-base percentage is 60th and he is 34th in slugging.
• Soderstrom heads into this matchup on an 11-game hitting streak. In his last 10 games he is batting .270 with four doubles, a triple, two home runs, five walks and six RBIs.
• Jacob Wilson has 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 12 walks while batting .269. He's slugging .392 with an on-base percentage of .301.
• Jeff McNeil has 15 doubles, five home runs and 25 walks while batting .260.
• Zack Gelof has 12 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 17 walks while batting .273.

Rangers vs Athletics Head to Head

• 8/15/2026: 5-3 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -158, Underdog Moneyline: +146)
• 8/14/2026: 8-3 OAK (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -106, Underdog Moneyline: -102)
• 4/26/2026: 2-1 OAK (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -116, Underdog Moneyline: -102)
• 4/25/2026: 4-3 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -126, Underdog Moneyline: +108)
• 4/24/2026: 8-1 OAK (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -136, Underdog Moneyline: +116)
• 4/16/2026: 9-6 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -110, Underdog Moneyline: -106)
• 4/15/2026: 6-5 OAK (Favorite: Athletics, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -118, Underdog Moneyline: +100)
• 4/14/2026: 2-1 OAK (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)
• 4/13/2026: 8-1 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)
• 8/31/2025: 9-6 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -144, Underdog Moneyline: +122)

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