This is an 8* TOTAL on the OVER Rockies/Reds.

Both teams have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but we're looking for those trends to end here.

Colorado has seen the total go UNDER the number in five straight, including in yeserday's 3-0 loss at Atlanta. That's significant to note here for us, as the Rockies have seen the total go OVER the nuber in seven of their last ten after playing to five or more straight UNDERS in a row. They've also seen the total go OVER the number in five of their last six after getting shutout in their previous outing.

The Reds have seen the total go UNDER the number in four of their last five, including in their 5-3 loss here at home two nights ago.

The Reds hand the ball to Luis Cessa (3-2, 5.36 ERA), while the visitors counter with Kyle Freeland (7-9, 4.88.) He's 3-2 with a 7.16 ERA in six career starts vs. the Reds. Cessa is making a spot start here today, his 23rd start of his career.

I believe each starter will exit early, and that'll ultimately help in driving this total OVER the posted number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP