Stephen Nover MLB Free Friday Play
(MLB) Oakland vs. Seattle,
Money Line: -173.00 Seattle (Home)
Result: Loss
Yes, it's pricey. But this is a fade on the A's after all.

Oakland has the worst record in baseball at 25-53. The A's have earned this dubious distinction by ranking either last, or second-from-the-bottom, in the major offensive categories. They are batting an MLB-low .212.

So Seattle starter Marco Gonzales should prove trustworthy. He's been pitching well with a 2.29 ERA in his last three starts. He already is 2-0 versus the A's this season.

The A's are 1-13 in Game 1 of their past 14 series. They have yet to win a Friday game and have lost in eight of their last 10 visits to Seattle.

Oakland has a couple of underrated starters. But today's starter, James Kaprielian, isn't one of them. He might not be long to stay in the A's rotation with an 0-5 record and 5.88 ERA. Kaprielian has a 6.26 career ERA against Seattle in seven appearances, including four starts.