The set-up: This series features a couple of very competitive match-ups on the mound and there's no doubt that this is one of them. I think runs will be at a premium in this one. The visitors hand the ball to Jameson Taillon, while the home side goes with Cole Hamels.

The pitchers: Taillon is so far 13-9 with a 3.24 ERA. He most recently struck out 11 and gave up four hits over seven scoreless frames in a victory over Kansas City on Tuesday. Note that he's 8-5 with a 3.23 ERA on the road.

Hamels is so far 9-10 with a 3.90 ERA. He's been exceptional overall for his new team and he'll now look to close strong. Note that he's a "lights out" 9-4 with a 2.76 ERA in all "night" games this season.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Pittsburgh has seen the total go "under" the number in seven of its last nine National League road night games in which the line in the contest is set between -150 and +150. This number is high, play the "under."