This is a 10* NL WEST TOW on the OVER D-Backs/Giants.

Both teams have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, including in Arizona's crucial 4-3 win in yesterday's series opener, but I'm finally expecting some offensive fireworks tonight.

Note that San Fran has seen the total go OVER in eight of its last 12 in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent.

Arizona has now seen the total go UNDER in four straight as well.

These starters have been great, as Zac Gallen (11-5, 3.36 ERA) of the D-Backs squares off against Alex Cobb (6-3, 2.97) of the Giants. It's just a case however of each being in the WRONG PLACE at the WRONG TIME tonight.

I say the overall situation points to this one eclipsing this smaller number as it gets into the latter frames. The play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP