Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Pick, Odds for Thursday, May 1

The Rangers host the Athletics on May 1, 2025. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on RSN and MLB.TV.

Texas enters this game as a -135 favorite, while the over/under sits at 9.

Find my Athletics vs Rangers prediction and MLB betting preview below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.

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• Athletics vs Rangers Pick: Marcus Semien Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-115)

My Athletics vs Rangers best bet is on Texas’ Marcus Semien to go over 1.5 hits, runs and RBIs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.

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Athletics vs Rangers Odds

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Athletics vs Rangers MLB Betting Preview

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By Chris Prince

Marcus Semien seems to be coming alive after a brutally slow start to the season, with hits in five straight games — and he has covered this prop in three of his last four games.

This game features a high total of 9, so we should see plenty of offense in this game. With Semien projected to hit fifth, he should find himself in some good run-producing situations.

His numbers against lefties don’t jump off the page, but he has hit A’s pitcher Jeffrey Springs well in the past, going 6-for-13 with three home runs.

He also really hit four-seam fastballs from lefties well in 2024, posting a strong .414 wOBA along with a .264 ISO. That’s good news for Semien in this game because Springs’ go-to pitch is his four-seamer.

Athletics vs Rangers Prediction, Betting Analysis

Springs hasn’t pitched well this season, allowing a home run in five straight starts and at least three earned runs in each of those starts. He enters this game with an ERA sitting at 6.04.

Righties have hit Springs well in 2025, as he has allowed a .373 wOBA and a .234 ISO.

I’m anticipating the Rangers to do some damage here, and I really like the spot for Semien today.

Pick: Marcus Semien Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-115)

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Moneyline

I’m staying away from both sides here and will instead back Marcus Semien to have a big day at the plate against Jeffrey Springs.

Run Line (Spread)

Like the moneyline, I don’t have a bet on the run line on this game.

Over/Under

I’m not betting the over/under here, but the high total means runs are expected. That gives us a nice correlation with Semien over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs.

Athletics vs Rangers Betting Trends

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