10* EARLY NL TOTAL OF WEEK - 100% WEEKEND!
(MLB) Cardinals (STL) vs. Nationals (WAS),
Total: 9.50 | -120.00 Under
Result: Win
This is a 10* NL TOW on the UNDER Cards/Nationals.

While the first three games of this series flew well OVER the number, I'm definitely anticipating a much lower-scoring "duel" here on Monday for a few different reasons.

The Cards have in fact seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 12 after playing to three or more straight OVERS in a row, while Washington has seen the total dip UNDER in three of its last four in the same position.

Miles Mikolas is just 6-7 with a 5.19 ERA for the Cards, but he still maintains a respectable 1.22 WHIP. He's off a gem vs. the Pirates as well, unfortunate to receive a no-decision vs. the Pirates in his last outing after conceding two runs over six innings.

And he'll be opposed by Mitchell Parker, who is 5-4 with a 3.61 ERA and sharp 1.10 WHIP for the Nats.

The overall situation, combined with the numbers/trends points to these two guys battling into the latter frames and for this total to ultimately fall well UNDER the number once it's all said and done.

Good luck, NP