The set-up: I'm expecting a lower-scoring pitchers duel between these two hungry starters after Minnesota's come from behind 8-7 win last night. The visitors hand the ball to Jose Berrios, while the home side counters with Danny Duffy.

The pitchers: Berrios (8-3, 2.86 ERA) comes in off a gem, striking out a season-high ten batters with one walk over eight innings in an unfortunate loss vs. the Red Sox.

Duffy (3-3, 4.64) has looked great at times this year and very poor in others, but a date vs. the Twins is just what the doctor ordered to get untracked, as note that he's 6-2 with a 2.58 ERA in 21 appearances vs. them.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Minnesota has seen the total go under the number in 11 of its last 17 vs. the division still, while KC has seen the total dip below the posted number in seven of ten this year at home when the total in the contest is set at either 9 or 9.5. This number is a little high.

KC Royals/Minnesota Twins UNDER

9* play