The Houston Astros have feasted on Colorado's pitching staff so far in this series, and I think we should see another slugfest at Coors Field this afternoon. Both teams turn to the back end of the rotation today, and these two starters might struggle to keep the ball in the park.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Collin McHugh will be on the mound for Houston, and he was roughed up in his last start. McHugh (6-3, 5.08 ERA) gave up eight runs on nine hits over just three innings in a home loss to Seattle. He surrendered a pair of home runs in that game, and he's given up a dozen home runs in his last nine starts. The Rockies hand the ball to David Hale, who has surrendered six home runs in his last three starts.

2. George Springer - The Astros slugger is 7-for-14 with a pair of home runs in the series so far, and he's riding a 10 game hitting streak.

3. X-Factor - The Rockies have seen the total go over in 10 of their last 11 home games versus Houston.

Selection: This is a play on the Astros/Rockies to go OVER the total (8*)