Athletics vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Aug 18, 2022

The Texas Rangers take on the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Globe Life Field on Thursday, starting at 2:05PM ET.

Dane Dunning (2-6, 4.12 ERA) will get the ball for the Rangers, while the Athletics are going with Zach Logue (3-6, 5.49 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Athletics vs. Rangers, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Athletics vs. Rangers?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Athletics-Rangers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 63% chance of getting the W against the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Rangers Current Odds

• Run Line: Rangers -1.5 (+110), Athletics +1.5 (-125)
• Moneyline: Rangers -190, Athletics +168
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-115/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with +110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -125.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -190, which means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +168, where you can put down $100 to profit $168, earning a total payout of $268, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Athletics vs. Rangers

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -125 via BetMGM (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +168 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Athletics vs. Rangers Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Oakland vs. Texas, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Athletics-Rangers matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Athletics vs. Rangers on Thursday August 18, 2022.

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Athletics vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Rangers and Athletics at Globe Life Field is scheduled to start at 2:05PM ET.

• Who: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Thursday August 18, 2022
• Time: 2:05PM ET / 11:05AM PT
• Venue: Globe Life Field

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