This is an 8* SPECIAL on the UNDER Braves/Giants.

The Giants broke a two-game slide with a 6-5 win here last night in the opener of this important series with the Braves.

This is a big game for both teams. Atlanta is fighting for wildcard positioning, while the Giants are fighting tooth and nail with the Dodgers for top spot in the NL.

Regardless, after last night's higher-scoring "slug-fest," I'm expecting much more of a "DUEL" this evening.

The Braves go with Charlie Morton, who is 13-5 with a 3.49 ERA and who gave up three runs over seven innings while striking out six in a no-decision to the Marlins in his last outing.

The Giants go with Alex Wood, who has been reactivated from the COVID list. He's been given the green light for a full work load and he'll be attempting to improve upon his 7-2, 4.01 ERA record at home.

Look for these two capable starters to garner most of the headlines in tomorrow's summaries of this contest.

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP