This is a 10* AL TOM on the UNDER Tigers/Jays.

Both teams have been playing to several higher-scoring games of late, but I expect that trend to end here.

Detroit has lost five straight. That's signficant to note here though as the Tigers have in fact seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of their last 11 after five or more straight losses in a row. The Tigers play with revenge here after falling 9-3 in yesterday's opener.

I really like both pitchers.

Eduardo Rodriguez won't be lacking motivation here after starting 0-2 with a 6.30 ERA for the Tigers. He most recently allowed four runs over five innings to the Astros. Rodriguez will have to be sharp, as the Tigers rank dead last in runs this season and 29th in batting average (.201).

And that's bad news for the visting side and good news for Kevin Gausman and the Jays. Gausman is 1-1 with a 0.00 ERA, most recently holding the Royals scoreless over six innings.

The Jays offense has been great, but I don't believe it'll have to be today.

I'm expecting these starters to battle deep, and while yesterday's contest did fly over the number, all signs point to this one being more of a "duel."

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP