TOP NL TOTAL (148-125 MLB YTD!)
(MLB) San Diego vs. San Francisco,
Total: 9.00 | -115.00 Under
Result: Win
This is an 8* TOP NL TOTAL on the UNDER Padres/Giants.

Both teams have seen the total go OVER in three straight. That includes in yesterday's series opener in which San Fran won by a score of 9-1.

I believe Tuesday's game finally sets up as a DUEL.

The visitors go with Jake Arrieta (5-12, 7.04 ERA), who comes in off his best start in a while, allowing three runs off three hits over five innings in what turned out to be a no-decision.

It took him only 64 pitches to get through five innings, so he does come into this one relatively fresh.

But this pick is based more upon the form of Anthony Desclafani, who has a 3.33 ERA this season and who is 5-4 with a 3.16 ERA on the road.

Finally, note that San Diego has seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 11 after playing to three or more straight OVERS in a row.

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP