This is a 10* TOP AL TOTAL on the OVER A's/Tigers.

The A's have broken a six-game slide by winning two in a row. The last two came against the Yankees. Oakland though is still in a dog fight for the final Wildcard spot, so it can ill afford to look past the lowly Tigers.

Detroit is out to play the role of spoiler. The Tigers will be out to break a three-game slide. They've seen the ottal go UNDER the number in nine straight.

The A's go with Cole Irvin, who is 9-12 with a 3.68 ERA. He exited his last start with a hip issue and took the loss. He's been cleared to go today, but one has to wonder how long a leash he'll be given this evening?

Finally, note that Detroit has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 after playing to five or more straight UNDERS in a row.

I don't trust either starter right now. Look for this total to fly OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP