Mike Lundin

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Sure, both starters have had their struggles, but neither lineup is built to exploit them. Rockies righty German Marquez has quietly put together some solid outings, and with both teams averaging just 3.5 runs per game on the season, this total looks inflated.

The White Sox are 7-3 to the under in their last 10, and the Rockies are 8-2 to the under over the same stretch. I like the under here.

3% FREE PICK ON THE UNDER. 

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The Orioles' bats have been boom or bust lately, mostly bust, and they’ll have a tough time heating up against Atlanta’s elite bullpen.

Lefty Aaron Bummer (2.86 ERA in 28 relief outings) will serve as the opener for a Braves staff that's been lights out in bullpen games. Baltimore counters with Dean Kremer, who has been sharp with just three runs allowed over his last 17+ innings.

With both lineups struggling and strong arms on both sides, this total looks too high. I’m on the under.

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This looks like a great spot to back the Diamondbacks to bounce back from three straight losses. Arizona is 4-1 in their last five following a three-game skid, and they have the clear edge on the mound.

Ryne Nelson has been sharp with just four runs allowed and 21 strikeouts over 22 1/3 innings during a four-start win streak.

Royals righty Michael Wacha, meanwhile, has struggled with a 5.40 ERA and a 1-4 record over his last five starts.

I like the D’Backs to end their skid and even the series here.

5% PLAY ON THE DIAMONDBACKS. 

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The series is tied 1-1 after a pair of lopsided results, and I like the Diamondbacks to take the rubber match behind veteran right-hander Anthony DeSclafani.

While this will be his first official start in nearly two years, he's made four long-relief appearances for Arizona, posting a respectable 4.82 ERA with 9 Ks to 2 walks over 9 1/3 innings.

Even if he shows a little rust, the Royals haven’t done much damage offensively of late, and Michael Lorenzen has struggled with consistency on the mound. Back the D’Backs to close out the series.

4% PLAY ON THE DIAMONDBACKS. 

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The Blue Jays have taken the first two games of the series by identical 4-3 scores, but I expect more offense in the finale.

Toronto has been swinging hot bats, averaging 6.7 runs per game over their last 10, and while both starters come in off solid outings, they’ve been far from lockdown arms looking over the full season.

The Angels’ bullpen has been shaky all season, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this one open up late. I like the over.

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