4* MLB Playoffs *BEST BET* on Oakland A's -133

Detroit vs. Oakland, 10/09/2012 21:07 EDT, Score: 0 - 2

Money Line: -133 Oakland

Sportsbook: Bovada

Result: Win

4* MLB Playoffs *BEST BET* on Oakland A's -133
The A's must win three in a row to advance to the ALCS but they won't be lacking belief. That's because they took three in a row from the two-time reigning AL champion Rangers to capture the AL West crown last week.

The Athletics are 39-14 in their last 53 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150 while the Tigers are 11-25 in their last 36 games as an underdog of +110 to +150. The Tigers are also 0-4 in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog of +110 to +150 and 2-7 in their last 9 road playoff games.

Detroit is also 8-20 in its last 28 road games versus a left-handed starter. It will have its hands full with Brett Anderson, who has been lights out in two home starts this season. The Athletics are 4-0 in Anderson's last 4 starts as a favorite.

The Tigers are 0-4 in Anibal Sanchez's last 4 starts versus a team with a winning record. Plus, Sanchez is 3-12 on the money line this season in all of his starts against teams with a winning record. Take the A's.