The set-up: This series features a couple of very competitive match-ups on the mound and there's no doubt that this is one of them. I think runs will be at a premium in this one. the visitors go with Ross Stripling on the hill, while the home side goes with Zack Greinke.

The pitchers: Stripling is so far 8-5 with a 2.84 ERA. He comes in off a loss against the Cards on Sunday, but overall the right-hander has been great this year. Note that he has a sharp 1.14 WHIP over 117 innings and he's been great in all "night" games with a 2.44 ERA.

Greinke is so far 14-11 with a 3.21 ERA. He hasn't been perfect this season, but he's been fantastic at home, coming in with a sharp 6-4, 2.42 ERA in friendly confines.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but LA has seen the total go "under" the number in eight of its last 13 National League night road games when the line in the game is set between -150 and +150. This number is high, play the "under."