The set-up: Both of these starting pitchers are coming off "stinkers," but I still thnink it favors the A's. Chriss Bassitt is now 0-2, most recently allowing four runs over six innings, while striking out four in a setback to the Dodgers. Bassitt now has an opportunity to get into the winners circle finally facing this inconsistent Diamondbacks offense. Last year Bassitt posted a career-best 2.29 ERA.

The pick: Madison Bumgarner was crushed in his opener, conceding five runs off eight hits in a setback at Colorado on Wednesday. After two starts, the veteran "gas can" has allowed 11 runs over nine innings of work. I expect Bassitt to get the better of Bumgarner over the first five innings and that'll be more than enough for the hungry A's to post a victory.

This is an 8* play on the A's.