This is a 10* IL TOTAL BLOOD-BATH on the OVER Tigers/D-Backs.

Both teams have been involved in several lower-scoring games of late, but I'm expecting some offensive fireworks finally in the opener of this three-game IL series in the desert.

Detroit is coming off back-to-back shutout losses in Miami, and interestingly the Tigers have seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of their last 12 after two or more straight shutout losses in a row.

Arizona took two of three from Cincinnati earlier this week here, but the final two also went UNDER the number.

Tarik Skubal (5-0, 2.02 ERA, 0.86 WHIP) has been a bright spot for Detroit, but his shiny numbers remain unrealistic and unsustainable for the long-term (or even the short-term in my opinion.) Regression is imminent here.

And Ryne Nelson (2-2, 5.33 ERA, 1.70 WHIP) has struggled with consistency from game-to-game all year for the D-Backs.

Look for this total to fly OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP