The set-up: This series features a couple of competitive match-ups on the mound and this is one of them. I think runs will be at a premium in this game. The visitors hand the ball to Andrew Heaney, while the home side goes with Gerritt Cole.

The pitchers: Heaney is so far 9-9 with a 3.97 ERA. He most recently gave up two earned runs while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision to Seattle on Saturday. Over his last 12 innings of work he's allowed just two earned runs.

Cole is so far 14-5 with a 2.88 ERA. He comes in off back-to-back strong outings and he'll now be looking to close the regular season strong and improve upon his already impressive 7-2, 2.72 ERA record in front of the home town crowd.

The pick: Take it for what you will, but note that the Astros have seen the total go "under" the number in ten of their last 14 night American League home games in which they're a favorite in the -150 to -250 range. This number is high, play the "under."