Oakland at Los Angeles

Neither of these two teams has been very good of late. Oakland has lost eleven of thirteen. LA has dropped five of seven. But, they have averaged 3.7 runs per game over that span while Oakland has managed just 2.8 per game over their bad run. The A's bring in the better starting pitcher. Or do they? Yes, Gaudin has better numbers than Colon but Colon has the potential to pitch very well, especially against this kind of offense. He started the year 5-0 but has since tanked. But he has a 6-3 record and 3.38 ERA vs. the Athletics. Gaudin has also slowed after a quick start. Since the end of May, he's just 3-4 with a 4.73 ERA. Oakland scores only 3.8 runs per game vs. right handed starters and 3.3 vs. division foes. LA scores 5.5 per game at home and 4.9 vs. righties. LA is too solid of a defensive team, and Oakland too poor an offensive team for this line. Great value on the home team here.