Result

MLB NL NON-DIV TOTAL OF MONTH (OFF 2-0 MLB!)

Pick: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Under 8.5 (+105) (BetOnline)

Analysis: These teams have split the first two games of this series in Philadelphia, and each has flown well "over" the posted number. However, I'm finally expecting more of a "duel" here in the finale, so I'm going to be suggesting a play on the "under" in this one. The Phillies won the opener by a score of 13-7, before the Cubs rebounded yesterday in their 10-4 victory. Chicago turns to Shota Imanaga (0-1, 2.81 ERA), who is off a no-decision to the Pirates on Friday despite going six scoreless and striking out nine. He has a sharp 20:4 K:BB over 16 innings this season. He'll be opposed by Jesus Luzardo (1-2, 6.23), who is off a loss on Friday to the Diamondbacks, allowing five runs over five innings. The lone bright spot was that he struck out eight. He had a no-hitter going through four, though, and he still owns a sharp 26:4 K:BB this season. Look for Luzardo so settle down here and match Imanaga inning for inning. In my opinion, this one sets up to be a classic pitchers duel, so I'm on the "under" ***NL NON-DIVISION TOTAL OF THE MONTH