10* TOP INTERLEAGUE TOTAL (103-83 ALL MLB YTD!)
(MLB) Miami vs. Baltimore, 07/27/2021 7:05 PM, Score: 7 - 3
Total: 9.50 | 103.00 Over
Result: Win
This is a 10* TOP IL TOTAL on the OVER Marlins/Orioles.

I think the opener of this interleague series sets up as a SLUG-FEST.

The visitors go with Sandy Alcantara (5-9, 3.23 ERA), who returns here from the bereavement list. Previous to that though he was shelled for five runs over three innings in a loss to the Phillies in his first start back from the All Star break.

He'll go up against Spenser Watkins (2-0, 1.65) who is coming off a win over the Rays on Monday, allowing one run and striking out seven over six innings. Through four outings Watkins has a respectable 13:8 K:BB, but the sample size is just too small still to draw and firm conclusions.

Regression is imminent in my opinion.

I expect these two hungry offeses to chase these two starters early and I believe that will ultimately help in driving this total OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP