This is an 8* SPECIAL on the OVER Jays/Astros.

These teams are loaded with offensive talent. They're also loaded with pitching talent.

Both of these hard-hitting teams though have played to several UNDERS in a row (including in Toronto's 4-3 victory), but we're expecting these low-scoring trends to end today.

The Jays have seen the total go UNDER in five straight (which is significant to note here, as Toronto has seen the total go OVER the number in seven of its last nine after playing to five or more straight UNDERS in a row.)

Houston has seen the total go UNDER in two straight, scoring just five total runs over its last three games combined (all losses.)

These are two teams dying to plate some runs.

Jose Irquidy (1-1, 7.00 ERA) has struggled for the Astros so far. He's 1-1 with a 6.35 ERA in two career appearances vs. the Jays.

Toronto counters with the red hot Alek Manoah (2-0, 1.50), who I just can't help but feel some regression is just around the corner after a nearly flawless start to the season.

It's time for these line-ups to take center stage.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP