The Oakland A's lost last night in Anaheim by a score of 5-4, with the bullpen blowing a lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. I expect another close game here between these to division rivals tonight, and I'll take the A's as a runline dog.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Angels will send C.J. Wilson to the hill, but he's been getting roughed up pretty good lately. Wilson (3-5, 3.92 ERA) was tagged for six runs on seven hits in a loss at New York in his most recent outing. The A's counter with rookie right-hander Kendall Graveman, who has been pretty solid so far. Graveman is 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA in five starts on the road.

2. Previous History - The Angels have lost four of Wilson's last five starts, and six of their last nine overall.

3. X-Factor - The Athletics have won four of Graveman's last five starts on the road, and five of six when Graveman has been an underdog.

Selection: This is a play on the Oakland A's +1.5 (8*)