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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Tue, Jun 9 • 6:35 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Pete Alonso logo
Pete Alonso o0.5 Total RBIs (+131)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 30 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Pete Alonso as Major League Baseball's 15th-best home run hitter.. Pete Alonso is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for run-scoring.. Pete Alonso has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's shallowest RF fences today.. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-worst infield defense belongs to the Seattle Mariners.
Total Hits
Adley Rutschman logo
Adley Rutschman u0.5 Total Hits (+162)
Projection 0.81
Best Odds
Pick made: 38 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Adley Rutschman is projected to bat 9th on the lineup card in today's game, which would be a downgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year.. As a switch-hitter who bats worse from the 0 side of the plate, Adley Rutschman will bat from his weak side against Logan Gilbert today.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Hits
Corbin Carroll logo
Corbin Carroll u0.5 Total Hits (+165)
Projection 0.88
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects LoanDepot Park as the 7th-worst stadium in the league for LHB batting average.. LoanDepot Park has the 4th-deepest right field dimensions in MLB.. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to lower offensive output.. The LoanDepot Park roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching.
Total Hits
Owen Caissie logo
Owen Caissie u0.5 Total Hits (+115)
Projection 0.7
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects LoanDepot Park as the 7th-worst stadium in the league for LHB batting average.. LoanDepot Park has the 4th-deepest right field dimensions in MLB.. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to lower offensive output.. The LoanDepot Park roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jarren Duran logo
Jarren Duran o1.5 Total Bases (+136)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Jarren Duran is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Jarren Duran will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Martinez in today's matchup.. Jarren Duran has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
Total RBIs
Jarren Duran logo
Jarren Duran o0.5 Total RBIs (+241)
Projection 0.5
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Jarren Duran is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Jarren Duran will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Martinez in today's matchup.. Jarren Duran has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Kyle Manzardo logo
Kyle Manzardo o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level of all games today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.3-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.
Total RBIs
Jazz Chisholm Jr. logo
Jazz Chisholm Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.63
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level of all games today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.3-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.
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Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Oneil Cruz logo
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.91
Best Odds
Pick made: 44 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the league's 13th-best home run hitter.. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today.. The #4 field in baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Oneil Cruz has strong power (98th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a guarantee (31% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Eric Lauer has a pitch-to-contact profile (6th percentile K%) — great news for Cruz.. Extreme groundball hitters like Oneil Cruz usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Eric Lauer.
Total Bases
Marcell Ozuna logo
Marcell Ozuna o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 44 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Marcell Ozuna is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. The #4 venue in the game for boosting BABIP to RHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Hitting from the opposite that Eric Lauer throws from, Marcell Ozuna will have an edge in today's matchup.. Marcell Ozuna will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR Tue, Jun 9 • 7:07 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
George Springer logo
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
Projection 0.47
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects George Springer in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. George Springer is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Rogers Centre as the 4th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed home runs.. George Springer hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.. George Springer will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Alec Bohm logo
Alec Bohm o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.51
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Bohm in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Alec Bohm is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Rogers Centre as the 4th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed home runs.. Alec Bohm has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.6%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 11th-shallowest RF fences today.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ New York Mets logo NYM Tue, Jun 9 • 7:10 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Ivan Herrera logo
Ivan Herrera o0.5 Total RBIs (+225)
Projection 0.51
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Ivan Herrera ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ivan Herrera is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB are found in Citi Field.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.5-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Total RBIs
Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o0.5 Total RBIs (+169)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 36 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Alec Burleson's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.5-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Alec Burleson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta today.. Alec Burleson hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Tue, Jun 9 • 7:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Austin Riley logo
Austin Riley o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #10 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. On average, the fence height at Guaranteed Rate Field is the 10th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Long-balls are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the shallowest in the majors.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 4th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 83°.
Total Bases
Colson Montgomery logo
Colson Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+133)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Colson Montgomery projects as the 20th-best home run batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colson Montgomery is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.. The #8 ballpark in the game for boosting offensive stats to LHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. On average, the fence height at Guaranteed Rate Field is the 10th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 4th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 83°.
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Texas Rangers logo TEX @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Tue, Jun 9 • 7:40 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total RBIs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.61
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Salvador Perez is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 5th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which often leads to better offense.. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.8-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for batters.. Extreme groundball bats like Salvador Perez are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Nathan Eovaldi.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ Colorado Rockies logo COL Tue, Jun 9 • 8:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Carson Kelly logo
Carson Kelly o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 2.02
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #1 ballpark in baseball for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.7-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.
Total RBIs
Edouard Julien logo
Edouard Julien o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
Projection 0.52
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #1 ballpark in baseball for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.7-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Tue, Jun 9 • 9:45 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Hits+Runs+RBIs
CJ Abrams logo
CJ Abrams o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-130)
Projection 2.33
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 85th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. CJ Abrams is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.6-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.. CJ Abrams will hold the platoon advantage over Adrian Houser in today's game.. CJ Abrams pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.3% — 83rd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
Total RBIs
Willy Adames logo
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 92nd percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Willy Adames is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.6-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.. Willy Adames will hold the platoon advantage against Andrew Alvarez in today's game.. Extreme flyball hitters like Willy Adames tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Andrew Alvarez.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, Jun 9 • 10:05 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Strikeouts Thrown
Robert Gasser logo
Robert Gasser o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+124)
Projection 5.14
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Via the leading projection system (THE BAT X), the team with the most strikeout-prone lineup today is the Athletics with a 28.7% underlying K%.. Considering that groundball pitchers have a big edge over groundball hitters, Robert Gasser and his 36.1% underlying GB% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT) finds himself in a good position in this outing going up against 2 opposing GB hitters.
Total RBIs
Nick Kurtz logo
Nick Kurtz o0.5 Total RBIs (+120)
Projection 0.72
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Nick Kurtz ranks as the 9th-best hitter in baseball.. Nick Kurtz is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. The #2 stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Las Vegas Ballpark.. Built 3009 feet above sea level, Las Vegas Ballpark has the 2nd-highest elevation in the majors, which tends to lead to better offense.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks
Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Todd Cordell image
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

The Yankees rank Top-3 in OPS, ISO, OBP, xWOBA, and hard hit rate when facing left-handed pitching. The Red Sox have hit righties very well over the past four weeks, sitting ninth in wOBA, ninth in ISO, and fourth in batting average. Play the Over to -120.

Moneyline
New York Yankees logo NYY (-135)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Todd Cordell image
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Ranger Suarez has started four games against teams ranking Top-10 in OPS vs. left-handed pitching, allowing 13 runs and posting a 6.13 ERA during those games. The New York Yankees lead the majors in OPS against lefties so they’re a prime candidate to cause Suarez problems. Playable to -145.

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