#963/964 ASA TOP PLAY ON Under 8 Runs – Oakland A’s vs LA Angels, Thursday at 4:05 PM ET - We were on the under in this match up yesterday and cashed nicely as the A’s topped the Angels 3-1. These two AL West rivals have now met 9 times this season and only once have they totaled more than 8 runs. The average total runs scored in their 9 match ups this season is 5.66. The offenses are 2 of the worst in MLB. Oakland ranks 29th or lower out of 30 teams in RPG, OPS, and batting average and LA ranks 25th or lower in those 3 categories. Blackburn is on the mound tonight for the A’s and he’s been great on the road this season with a 1.74 ERA and he’s allowed just 51 hits in 68 innings away from home. He’s been a heavy ground ball pitcher this year at almost 50% which limits home runs and leads to lower scoring games. Junk, perfect name for a pitcher, is going for LA. He’s only pitched in 2 games this season but has looked very good. In his 1 start he went 5 innings, struck out 8 and did not allow an earned run. Oakland has never seen him before which gives him the edge in this game. Over the last 10 games, the Angels are averaging 6.8 total RPG and Oakland is averaging 7.7. Both bullpens have also been performing much better as of late compared to their season long stats. We think we’re in for another low scoring game this afternoon and we’re on the Under.