Stephen Nover's MLB Friday Max Unit Totals Crusher
(MLB) Philadelphia vs. Cleveland,
Total: 8.50 | -104.00 Under
Result: Loss
Below-the-radar starters. Strong bullpens. Wind blowing in. The right elements are in place for there to be fewer than nine runs scored in this Phillies-Guardians matchup.

Philadelphia starter Ranger Suarez has allowed three or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts. He has a 2.39 road ERA. The Phillies rank in the top-10 in lowest bullpen ERA. Closer Craig Kimbrel has turned back the hands of time, not allowing a run during his last 16 appearances.

The Guardians have hit the fewest homers in the majors. They rank 24th in runs and OPS.

Cleveland is going with rookie Gavin Williams, who has a high ceiling. He held the Rangers - the top-scoring team in baseball - to two runs in five innings during his last start. Williams has struck out 11 in his last two starts spanning 10 2/3 innings.

Backing Williams is a rested Guardians relief corps that has the second-lowest bullpen ERA in the majors. The Phillies scored only seven runs during their recently concluded three-game series against the Brewers.

Both pitchers should be helped by the wind blowing in at eight miles per hour.