This is an 8* TOTAL on the UNDER Mariners/A's.

The first two games of this series have flown well OVER the number, but we're expecting a "DUEL" here in the finale.

Previous to this series with the A's, the Mariners had seen the total go UNDER the number in three straight losses at home to the Angels.

They're coming in off back-to-back wins here in Oakland though, winning 8-2 and 9-0.

Note that the A's have seen the total go UNDER the number in six of their last eight in trying to revenge two or more straight home losses against an opponent.

The Mariners hand the ball to Robbie Ray (6-6, 4.25 ERA), while the home side counters with Frankie Montas (3-7, 3.53.)

Ray has won his last three starts and he's 1-1 with a 2.89 ERA in three career outings versus Oakland.

Montas has pitched better than his win/loss record would indicate. He's 2-2 with a 3.04 ERA in ten career appearances vs. the Mariners.

Look for these two capable starters to garner most of the headlines in tomorrow's summaries of this contest.

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP