Oakland has won five straight all by three runs or more. New York has lost four in a row getting outscored 29-10. Oakland is 20-10 on the road +9.2 units while the Yanks are -8.6 at home.

Last five games Oakland has a slugging percentage of .538 to just .325 to New York. In their last 10 games it is .490 to .315. Athletics are 24-6 in their last 30 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5 and 42-20 road versus an opponent with a losing home record. Oakland has won six straight in the series.

Drew Pomeranz ERA and WHIP of 2.37 and 1.184 including 2.59 and 1.151 in five starts in which Oakland is 4-1. Masahiro Tanaka is tough to argue against, so it is not a Wise Guy play, but what great value at this price.