T.M. Selection: Rays/Braves UNDER (10* TOTAL OF MONTH).

At the best of times these two teams have issues plating runs, but with these two very competent starting hurlers squaring off to open, I do indeed expect this strong trend of offensive futility to continue.

The Rays go with Charlie Morton (0-1, 13.50 ERA) who gave up six runs off seven hits over four innings in a horrible start to the year vs. the Blue Jays on Friday. Morton had a mediocre camp, but after getting that first awkward game out of the way, I believe the veteran will settle down nicely here (owned a 3.11 ERA on the road last year.)

Mike Soroka (0-0, 0.00) was brilliant in his first start though for the Braves, going head to head with Jacob deGrom, allowing no runs off four hits while striking out three over six innings.

As stated off the top, these starters look poised for a classic battle here and I believe that will help in driving this total well under the posted number!

T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Rays.