The Royals are averaging six runs in the four World Series games in which they have not faced Madison Bumgarner. I expect Bumgarner to get into the game tonight, but it will be on extremely short rest and in relief.

The Giants are starting 39-year-old Tim Hudson, who is near the end of the line. Hudson has been able to get by when pitching on extended rest, but he'll be pitching here on normal four day's rest. Hudson's ERA is 8.72 the last five times he's pitched on four day's rest, which came during his last five regular-season starts.

By the time Bumgarner gets into the game it could be too late - plus there is no guarantee how sharp Bumgarner can be pitching on two day's rest and out of the bullpen. He has made only four relief appearances during his major and minor league career. The last time he pitched on two days rest was 2010.

I'm expecting the Giants, though, to put up their share of runs in their second look in six days against 35-year-old Jeremy Guthrie. The over has cashed in eight of San Francisco's last 10 games. The over also is 10-4-1 in Kansas City's past 15 home games. Having the DH is huge for both teams because it gets Michael Morse and Billy Butler in the starting lineups.

Slated home plate umpire Jeff Nelson has a slight bias to the under, but not nearly enough to affect the handicap. The weather forecast is for clear skies with just a slight wind that would be blowing out.