This is a 10* TOP TOTAL on the OVER Astros/Twins.

Both teams have been playing to several lower-scoring affairs of late, but we're expecting those trends to end today.

The Astros hand the ball to Jose Urquidy (2-1, 4.56 ERA), who is coming off a frustrating no-decision to the Tigers, going six shutout innings. He owns a poor 7.71 ERA on the road over three starts this season though.

The Twins average 4.03 RPG and have a .707 team OPS. They counter with Chris Archer (0-0, 3.26), who has been decent in the early going, but who we believe is poised for regression vs. this tough Astros hitting line-up.

Both teams are dealing with injuries, but it's just "next man up" mentality here.

The Twins have seen the total go UNDER in five straight, and now tonight's posted number is just a little TOO low.

We'll go the other way here and expect a "slug-fest."

The play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP