1* free play on OAK@SEA to go OVER...

After taking two of three in their series in Texas, the Mariners lost their home opener to Oakland last night. Seattle's bats have been smoking hot to start the season, and I expect to see a bit of a slugfest at Safeco tonight, as both teams turn to the back end of the rotation.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Athletics will send 36 year old Rich Hill to the mound tonight, and he did not look great in his season debut. The left-hander gave up four runs on three hits in just 2.2 innings in a home loss to Chicago. The Mariners will hand the ball to Nathan Karns, who makes his first start of the season. Karns was 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA in 19 starts under the lights in 2015.

2. Robinson Cano - The Seattle slugger is off to a hot start, leading the American League with four home runs in just four games played. He's 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs lifetime versus Hill.

3. X-Factor - The Over is 19-6-1 in the Mariners last 26 home games versus a left-handed starter.

Selection: This is a play on the Athletics@Mariners to go OVER the total (Free)