Athletics vs Texas Rangers Picks and Predictions for Friday April 24 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 04/24/2026, 12:45 AM ET

The Athletics travel to face the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, April 24, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 PM and coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. This matchup features two teams with identical records entering the game, making for an evenly balanced contest, and readers are encouraged to check out free MLB picks for more daily baseball insights.

Starting Pitchers Ready for Friday Night Battle

The Athletics will send Luis Severino to the mound, entering with a 0-2 record, a 6.20 ERA, and a 1.70 WHIP over 24.2 innings. He has allowed 22 hits while striking out 27 batters and issuing 20 walks, giving up four home runs. Texas will counter with Nathan Eovaldi, who comes into the game with a 2-3 record, a 5.06 ERA, and a 1.54 WHIP across 26.2 innings. Eovaldi has allowed 33 hits, struck out 29, walked 8, and surrendered five home runs.

Athletics Bring Balanced Production on the Road

The Athletics enter this matchup with a 13-12 overall record and an 8-7 mark on the road. Over their last five games, they have recently won over Seattle twice and Chicago once, while also recently losing to Seattle and Chicago. This recent stretch reflects a team that has remained competitive while alternating between wins and losses.

The Athletics are hitting .240 as a team with 106 runs scored on 203 hits, including 26 home runs. They have posted a .319 on-base percentage and a .386 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, they carry a 4.69 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP, allowing opponents to hit .251 while striking out 204 batters and issuing 120 walks.

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A key concern for the Athletics is the higher WHIP of 1.49, which indicates a tendency to allow more baserunners. This has contributed to their elevated ERA and can create challenges in limiting opposing scoring opportunities.

Texas Aims to Hold Steady at Home

The Rangers come into this game with a 13-12 overall record and a 5-4 mark at home. In their last five games, Texas has recently won over Pittsburgh twice, while also recently losing to Pittsburgh once and Seattle twice. This pattern shows a team that has had mixed results but remains competitive.

Texas is hitting .239 with 101 runs scored on 193 hits, including 25 home runs. They hold a .315 on-base percentage and a .392 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Rangers have a 3.61 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP, allowing opponents to hit .234 while striking out 219 batters and issuing 82 walks.

A notable strength for Texas is its ability to limit opposing hitters, as reflected by the .234 opponent batting average and a lower WHIP compared to the Athletics. This has helped support a stronger overall pitching performance.

Athletics vs Texas Rangers Picks and Prediction

Athletics vs Texas Rangers Pick

Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline

Texas is the preferred side in this matchup based on its stronger pitching metrics and ability to limit opposing offenses. The Rangers have a lower ERA and WHIP compared to the Athletics, and their ability to hold opponents to a .234 average provides a clear edge. While both teams have shown similar offensive production, Texas’ advantage on the mound makes them the better choice.

Athletics vs Texas Rangers Total Pick

Pick: Take the over/under if the total is set at 8

I would lean toward a balanced scoring outcome in this matchup based on the provided numbers. The Athletics have allowed a higher ERA and WHIP, while Texas has shown stronger pitching but still allows hits and runs at a moderate level. With both teams producing similar offensive totals, this game projects to land near a typical total range.

Final Score Prediction: Texas Rangers 5 – Athletics 3