This is an 8* TOP TOTAL on the UNDER Phillies/Reds.

Both teams have been playing to several higher-scoring games of late, but I expect those trends to end today.

Philadelphia had seen the total go OVER in three straight before yesterday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

I expect another low-scoring game here with the Phillies handing the ball to Bailey Falter, who is 0-1 with a 2.61 ERA.

He'll be opposed by Nick Lodolo, who is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA.

Expect these two competent starters to battle deep and for that to ultimately help in driving the opener of this series well UNDER the posted number.

Good luck, NP