This is an 8* CUSTOMER APPRECIATION TOTAL on the OVER Yanks/A's.

The Yanks are rolling.

The A's are scuffling.

This is an important American League series for both playoff hopefuls and while each has struggled with offensive consistency at times this year, I think the opener of this series sets up as a bit of a SLUG-FEST.

The Yanks turn to Jameson Taillon, who is 8-4 with a 3.94 ERA and who gave up three runs off five hits while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a win over the Twins on Thursday.

The A's go with James Kaprielian. He's 7-4 with a 3.25 ERA. He gave up one run over five innings in a win over the Giants on Friday.

This pick is not based upon either starter. I don't trust either bullpen though.

The trends/stats/numbers also point to a higher-scoring affair, as the Yanks have seen the total go OVER the number in seven of their last ten when a road favorite in the -110 to -125 range, while the A's have conversely seen the total go OVER the number in eight of their last 12 as a home underdog in the +105 to +135 range.

Look for this one to fly OVER as it comes down the stretch.

Good luck, NP