10* OVER Royals/Dodgers (IL TOM)

These teams have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but we're anticipating a bit of a "slug-fest" here finally. LA snapped a two-game slide in yesterday's series-opening 4-3 win and it's now seen the total go "under" in three straight. But that's significant to note as LA has seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of its last 12 after playing to three or more straight "unders" in a row. LA has also seen the total go "over" the number in four of its last five in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. Two decent pitchers going head-to-head to start here in Seth Lugo of the Royals and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers, but the overall situation, combined with the numbers/trends point to this total flying "over" the number as we hit the latter frames; and that's the play here, the play is the "over!"

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