The Nats are favored in this game with MacKenzie Gore on the mound, but I'm more looking at the total of 8.5 here. The A's score the second fewest runs per game (2.79), and the Nats aren't much better (3.62). Gore should have a field day against the A's lineup, while Joe Boyle bounced back nicely in his last start after a rough debut. The last six A's games have come under 8.5 runs, as have six of the last seven Nats games. In Oakland, let's count on that trend continuing.

This is turning into an irresistible combination for "unders" on the Oakland side, as the A's are combining a low-scoring offense with better-than-expected pitching for a "totals" trend worth following. Indeed, "unders" are 5-0-1 in the last six Oakland efforts, and Saturday starter Joe Boyle has been one of the pitching surprises, such as his five shutout innings last Sunday at Detroit. Meanwhile, the Nats' MacKenzie Gore (4.09 ERA in two starts) and the Washington bullpen will be working against an Oakland offense that's scored just nine times the past four games. Play Nationals-A's "Under"

Big number for Joe Boyle in what is a very tough matchup against a super stingy Washington lineup. The As starter has racked up 10 Ks through 2 starts but will face a Washington lineup that is ranked 6th in wOBA and 21st in K Rate.