Texas Rangers vs Athletics Picks and Predictions for Thursday, April 16, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 04/16/2026, 01:00 AM ET

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Rangers vs Athletics Game Information

The Texas Rangers will stay on the road Thursday afternoon for the 3:05 PM matchup in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park against the Athletics. Texas has been up and down this far this season, hovering around .500 coming into this matchup. The Athletics are also right around .500 this season through 17 games played. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.

Rangers Preview

The Texas Rangers’ offense has been mediocre this season, with a .232 batting average. The Rangers have scored 68 runs on 132 hits to go along with a .302 OBP and a .383 team slugging percentage. The Rangers’ pitching has held its own this season with the 3.25 team ERA. Brandon Nimmo leads the Texas Rangers’ offense this season with a .333 batting average. Corey Seager has supplied the power for Texas this season, leading the team with four home runs despite a .197 batting average. Jake Burger has compiled a .246 batting average and leads the team with 12 RBIs on the year.

Athletics Preview

Offensively, the Athletics have one of the league's worst team offenses, with a .217 batting average. The Athletics scored 66 runs on 129 hits this season. The Athletics have a .299 OBP and a .352 team slugging percentage. The pitching staff has struggled this season as well, posting a 4.23 team ERA.Max Muncy leads the way for the Athletics' offensive season with a .302 batting average. Shea Langeliers has compiled a .297 batting average and leads the team with five home runs this season. Tyler Soderstrom has just a .203 batting average but leads the Athletics with 13 RBI's this season.

Rangers vs Athletics Pitching Matchup

Jack Leither will take the mound for Texas on Thursday with a 1-1 record on the year and a .91 ERA through 14.2 innings of work. Jacob Lopes will counter for the Athletics with a 7.43 ERA and a 1-1 record through 13.1 innings of action.

Rangers vs Athletics Pick

Texas is the better team in this matchup, and it will show on Thursday. Look for the Rangers to use their edge at the dish and on the mound Thursday on the road. Take the Rangers to conclude this series Thursday afternoon with a win on the road in Sacramento against the Athletics.

Pick: Texas Rangers -115
Secondary: Under 9.5
Lean: Brandon Nimmo Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: Texas Rangers win 6-2.

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