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Stephen Nover's MLB Total of the Week - Strongest August Over/Under!
(MLB) Colorado vs. LA Dodgers,
Total: 8.50 | -106.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 8.50 | -106.00 Over
Result: Loss
The Rockies rank in the top nine in runs and batting average. The Dodgers lead the majors in homers and are No. 2 in runs. They draw a struggling German Marquez.
But what really seals this being a strong totals play is Alfonso Marquez being the home plate umpire. There is no stronger Over umpire. The Over has cashed 77 percent of the time during the last 43 games Marquez has been behind the plate. He's called the fewest strikes of any umpire in each of the last three years.
Marquez and a bad Rockies bullpen should do their part, too, in getting this total Over. Marquez has a 10.13 ERA in his last three starts. Opponents are hitting .348 against him with a .652 slugging percentage during this time frame.
Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin has pitched great in limited action so far. His 0.51 ERA, though, is unstainable. His metrics point to severe regression.
But what really seals this being a strong totals play is Alfonso Marquez being the home plate umpire. There is no stronger Over umpire. The Over has cashed 77 percent of the time during the last 43 games Marquez has been behind the plate. He's called the fewest strikes of any umpire in each of the last three years.
Marquez and a bad Rockies bullpen should do their part, too, in getting this total Over. Marquez has a 10.13 ERA in his last three starts. Opponents are hitting .348 against him with a .652 slugging percentage during this time frame.
Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin has pitched great in limited action so far. His 0.51 ERA, though, is unstainable. His metrics point to severe regression.
