We lost with under 7.5 runs in Game 2 of this series, despite heading into the 9th inning with a 3-2 Dodgers lead. I'm however not afraid to back the under again here Friday night in the first of three matchups at Minute Maid Park.

The Dodgers' Yu Darvish (2-0, 1.59 ERA) has been excellent in the postseason and he has posted a 2.16 ERA in six career outings against Houston.

The Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 2.08 ERA) was mediocre at best during the regular season, but he's been much better here in the playoffs. We can also note that he posted a 3.04 ERA home at Minute Maid Park during the regular season (compared to a 5.14 ERA on the road).

Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Houston and 5-1 in the last six meetings overall. We have a great umpire angle as well with under 8-2-1 in Gerry Davis' last 11 games behind home plate in games involving the Astros.

My selection is a 10* play on Under.