This is a 9* TOP AL TOTAL on the OVER Twins/Rays.

The Twins have seen the total go UNDER in six straight. Minnesota is playing out the rest of a difficult season.

After ten straight victories, the Rays have now lost two in a row. They've also seen the total go UNDER the number in three of their last four, including two straight.

Both clubs have been playing to several UNDERS of late, but I say the opener of this series sets up as a SLUG-FEST.

How can anyone trust Randy Dobnak of the Twins? He's 1-6 with a 7.83 ERA. He's coming off a successful rehab in Triple-A, but he hasn't seen any big league action since mid-June.

I don't trust Dobnak here, especially facing a Rays line-up eager to get back to its winning ways.

The home side goes with Michael Wacha, who is 2-4 with a 5.70 ERA. He took a no-decision agaisnt the Orioles in his last outing, allowing one run over four innings.

Wacha's been hit or miss this year to say the least.

Finally note, Tampa has seen the total go OVER the number in seven of its last ten after back-to-back losses.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP