This is a 10* NL CENTRAL TOTAL OF THE YEAR on the UNDER Cubs/Brewers.

Both teams have been playing to several higher-scoring games of late, but I expect those trends to end here this evening.

The Cubs have seen the total go OVER in three straight now after breaking a three-game slide with a 7-6 win in the second game of this three-game series. Note though that Chicago has seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 11 after playing to three or more straight OVERS in a row.

Milwaukee has seen the total go OVER in five straight now after yesterday's loss snapped a three-game win streak. That's also important to take note of here, as the Brewers have seen the total go UNDER in three of their last four after playing to five or more straight OVERS in a row.

We have to exceptional starters going head-to-head, and I think they'll battle deep:

Justin Steele (9-2, 2.43 ERA) gets the nod for the Cubs, while Adrian Houser (3-2, 3.88) counters for the Brewers.

Everything points to a classice "duel" here, so the play is the UNDER.

(This is the abbreviated version of my analysis. If you contact me via social media, we can DM and speak directly in length about any contest!)

Good luck, NP