This is a 10* TOP NL TOTAL on the OVER D-Backs/Nationals.

Neither team has been playing to many high-scoring affairs to open the season, but we're expecting that trend to end tonight.

Arizona is struggling this year. It's off three straight losses. It's seen the total go UNDER the number in four straight. That includes in yesterday's 1-0 loss here. Note though that the D-Backs have seen the total go OVER the number in six of their last seven in trying to revenge a shutout loss to an opponent.

Washington's seen the total go UNDER in three straight, including in both victories here over Arizona.

Merrill Kellly (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the nod for the Diamondbacks. He's pitched nine innings so far and hasn't allowed a run, so regression is imminent.

And Erick Fedde (1-0, 3.60) has been decent as well for Washington, but once again, regression appears to be in the cards for the home side starter as well.

This number is now a little bit TOO low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP