This is an 8* TOTAL SPECIAL on the UNDER Phillies/Giants.

Both teams have been playing to several higher-scoring games of late, but I'm expecting those trends to end this evening.

Philly had seen the total go OVER the number in four straight until yestreday'2 5-4 loss here "pushed." Note though that the Phillies have seen the total go OVER the number in seven of their last ten in trying to avenge two or more straight losses against an opponent.

The Giants have had seen the total go OVER the number in four of their previous five before yesterday's victory.

If these teams have been slugging the ball out of the park at prodigious rate, then why is the total in Sunday's contest set so low?!

Because of the quality and form of these starting pitchers. Look for them to dominate this game and battle deep.

The Phillies go with Ranger Suarez (8-5, 3.42 ERA), while the Giants counter with Carlos Rodon (12-7, 3.03.)

Everything points to a "duel," so the play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP