This is a 10* TOTAL BOOKIEKILLER on the OVER Astros/Phillies.

I had a play on the "under" in last night's 7-0 Phillies victory, but I expect a few more runs to get plated here in Game 4.

The Astros have great pitching. Great starting pitching, great bullpen and closers.

Philly has great starting pitching, but it's bullpen wasn't nearly as good during the regular season. That said, clearly the unit has looked a lot better during the playoff run.

Nola is 2-1 with a 4.57 ERA in the playoffs. He started out the post-season well, but oer his last two outings he's been shelled for 11 runs spanning nine frames of work.

Cristian Javier gets the nod for the visitors. He's 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA, allowing one run over his 6 2/3's innings of work so far in the playoffs. Note that he was 0-1 with a 12.00 ERA in three relief outings vs. the Braves in last year's World Series.

While yesterday's game stayed UNDER the number, I say all signs point to this one flying OVER here in Game 4.

Good luck, NP