This is a 10* TOP IL TOTAL ON THE UNDER Padres/Astros.

While yesterday's game flew well OVER the number, I believe we'll witness much more of a "duel" on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors hand the ball to ace Yu Darvish, who is 5-1 with a 1.75 ERA, most recently allowing one run with five K's over seven innings in a victory over the Mariners. Darvish has now conceded no more than two runs in each of his last eight trips to the hill.

He's opposed by Jake Odorizzi, who is 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA. He made three short starts to open the season, but then landed on the IL ever since with an arm issue. He's been cleared to go and the veteran will now be leaned upon in the Houston rotation. We expect Odorizzi to be much sharper here.

Also note that Houston has seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to avenge a home loss against an opponent in which it allowed ten or more runs in (lost 10-3 yesterday.)

I think these starting pitchers battle deep. The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP