Prop Bets: Texas Rangers VS Oakland Athletics 2025-08-31
"Jacob deGrom to Pitch a Masterclass, or Why the Oakland A’s Should Pack Their Bags for the Moon"
The Texas Rangers (-135) are favored to avoid another "A’s Got Talent" showcase, leaning on Jacob deGrom’s 2.79 ERA and 155 strikeouts this season. The Athletics (+114) bring a laughably porous 4.78 ERA staff, so this might be the night deGrom finally retires all 27 batters… or at least 20.
Key Props to Bet Before the First Pitch:
- deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-104): The ace’s 155 Ks on the year make this a lock.
- Adolis Garcia Over 0.5 Doubles (+290): His 106-game power surge includes 24 doubles—don’t let the A’s defense dampen his swing.
- JT Ginn Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-118): Ginn’s 2.5 K/9 rate? More like 1.5 K/9 if deGrom’s offense stays quiet.
Why the A’s Might Win:
They’ve hit 185 HRs (2nd in MLB), but their pitchers have allowed 151. So, maybe Joc Pederson (+350 to hit a HR) will outslug the entire Rangers lineup.
Final Score Prediction:
Texas 5, Oakland 2. Because even if the A’s score 4.5 runs (Over 9.5 Total at -110), their defense will turn it into a “Wait, really?” moment.
Tip: Bet the Under 9.5 Total (-115). This game’s drama? DeGrom’s changeup vs. Oakland’s “I’ll swing at anything.”
Created: Aug. 31, 2025, 2:55 p.m. GMT