This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Astros/Phillies.

Game 1 flew well OVER the number (I had the OVER), while Game 2 "pushed" on the total of 7 (I had the UNDER in that one.)

Here in Game 3 and with the shift in venue, I'm expecting a "duel" here finally in the World Series. I liked the "under" before the game delay, and I like it even more now, as I expect these starters to be "locked in."

These two starters have been hot throughout the playoffs and I expect them to continue that streak of great play here.

Lance McCullers Jr. was 4-2 with a 2.27 ERA in the regular season, and he's 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA in the playoffs. i

The home side counters with Ranger Suarez, who finished 10-7 with a 3.65 ERA in the regular season, and who is 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA in the playoffs. Noah Syndergaard was scheduled yesterday, but the change to Suarez is a good one in my opinion.

Expect these two competent starters to battle deep, and for this total to ultimately fall UNDER the number.

Good luck, NP