This is an 8* SITUATIONAL TOTAL on the UNDER Astros/Guardians.

Both teams have been playing to some higher-scoring games, but we expect those high-scoring trends to end tonight.

After seeing the total go UNDER in three straight, the Astros have now seen the total go OVER in both games here in Cleveland, losing 10-9 in Game 1, and then bouncing back with a 6-4 victory yesterday.

Note though that Cleveland has seen the total go UNDER in seven of its last ten in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent.

The Guardians have seen the total go OVER in three straight, which is also significant to note here in our case, as Cleveland has in fact seen the total go UNDER in four of its last five after playing to three or more straight OVERs in a row.

These starting pitchers are as solid as they come here as well. Look for a classic "duel" here between Brandon Bielak of the Astros, who is 3-2 with a 3.35 ERA, and Shane Bieber of the Guardians, who is 4-3 with a 3.57 ERA so far.

All signs point to the UNDER as the savvy move in this one.

Good luck, NP