This is a 10* TOP AL TOTAL on the OVER Angels/Mariners.

Two teams that have struggled with offensive consistency collide here in the opener of a five-game series, but we're expecting some fireworks finally.

Both teams are in dire need of a victory. The Angels have lost three straight and eight of their last ten, while Seattle has lost three of its last four and six of its last ten.

That includes a 5-0 loss here to the Twins yesterday. Note though that the Mariners have seen the total go OVER the number in eight of their last 12 after a shutout home loss.

Shohei Ohtai (4-4, 3.64 ERA) gets the call for the visitors, while the home side counters with George Kirby (1-1, 3.65.)

Both have been great, but we definitely feel that they're in the wrong place at the wrong time tonight.

Look for these offenses to finally plate some runs and expect this total to go OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP