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SF @

CHC Fri, Jun 5 • 2:20 PM ET

8 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+105)

Projection 1.98

Best Odds

o1.5 +105

Pick made: 4 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 -102

o1.5 -120

o1.5 +100

o1.5 -103

o1.5 +105

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.8-mph in this contest, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. Seiya Suzuki will hold the platoon advantage over Robbie Ray today.. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.

+105 at Fanatics Sportsbook

Total RBIs

Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total RBIs (+135)

Projection 0.72

Best Odds

o0.5 +135

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +135

o0.5 +110

o0.5 +116

o0.5 +120

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 90th percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Pete Crow-Armstrong has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (69% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.8-mph in this contest, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.. Pete Crow-Armstrong will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

+135 at DraftKings

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SEA @

DET Fri, Jun 5 • 6:40 PM ET

1 Expert Pick 8 Computer Picks

Total

u8.0 (-110)

Best Odds

u8.0 -115

Pick made: 8 hours ago

u8.0 -118

u8.0 -125

u7.5 -102

u8.0 -115

u7.5 +100

u8.0 -120

It's been an up-and-down year for Framber Valdez, but he should be just fine vs. a Mariners lineup that's dead-last in OPS vs. lefties this season. The Tigers are not much better vs. righties (22nd) and face Bryan Woo, who's surrendered just six earned runs over his last 29 2/3 frames.

Total Bases

Kerry Carpenter o1.5 Total Bases (+135)

Projection 1.75

Best Odds

o1.5 +135

Pick made: 28 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +126

o1.5 +135

o1.5 +115

o1.5 +122

o1.5 +135

When it comes to his home run skill, Kerry Carpenter ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kerry Carpenter is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 57% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level of all games on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Kerry Carpenter will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bryan Woo in today's game... and even better, Woo has a large platoon split.. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Seattle Mariners.

+135 at bet365

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CHW @

PHI Fri, Jun 5 • 6:40 PM ET

5 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+136)

Projection 1.74

Best Odds

o1.5 +136

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +136

o1.5 +135

o1.5 +100

o1.5 +129

o1.5 +135

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Given Jesus Luzardo's large platoon split, Miguel Vargas will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup.. Miguel Vargas pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34% — 76th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

+136 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Trea Turner o1.5 Total Bases (+110)

Projection 1.89

Best Odds

o1.5 +110

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +102

o1.5 +100

o1.5 -105

o1.5 +102

o1.5 +110

When assessing his batting average skill, Trea Turner is projected as the 16th-best batter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Considering Anthony Kay's large platoon split, Trea Turner will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in this game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Trea Turner will hold that advantage in today's game.

+110 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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BOS @

NYY Fri, Jun 5 • 7:05 PM ET

8 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Ceddanne Rafaela o1.5 Total Bases (+163)

Projection 1.77

Best Odds

o1.5 +163

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +163

o1.5 +140

o1.5 +125

o1.5 +160

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ceddanne Rafaela in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Ceddanne Rafaela is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 56% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Ryan Weathers throws from, Ceddanne Rafaela will have an advantage in today's game.

+163 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Willson Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+149)

Projection 1.85

Best Odds

o1.5 +149

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +149

o1.5 +125

o1.5 +110

o1.5 +119

o1.5 +140

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willson Contreras in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Ryan Weathers throws from, Willson Contreras will have an advantage in today's game.

+149 at DraftKings

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BAL @

TOR Fri, Jun 5 • 7:07 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Pete Alonso o1.5 Total Bases (+127)

Projection 2.02

Best Odds

o1.5 +127

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +127

o1.5 +120

o1.5 +115

o1.5 +124

o1.5 +125

Pete Alonso projects as the 14th-best home run hitter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Pete Alonso is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.4-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Grading out in the 89th percentile, Pete Alonso has hit 45.3% of his balls in the air this year with a velocity of 100 mph or harder.

+127 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Samuel Basallo o1.5 Total Bases (+160)

Projection 1.58

Best Odds

o1.5 +160

Pick made: 18 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +144

o1.5 +150

o1.5 +140

o1.5 +160

As it relates to his home run talent, Samuel Basallo ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Samuel Basallo is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.4-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Samuel Basallo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trey Yesavage in today's game.. Samuel Basallo hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

+160 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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TB @

MIA Fri, Jun 5 • 7:10 PM ET

6 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+111)

Projection 1.9

Best Odds

o1.5 +111

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +111

o1.5 +110

o1.5 -105

o1.5 +107

o1.5 +110

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Junior Caminero ranks as the 16th-best hitter in Major League Baseball.. Junior Caminero is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Junior Caminero's 12.2% Barrel% (a reliable metric to assess power) grades out in the 77th percentile this year.. Junior Caminero has hit 50.7% of his balls in the air 100 mph or faster this year, grading out in the 96th percentile.. Checking in at the 83rd percentile, Junior Caminero has posted a .281 batting average this year.

+111 at DraftKings

Total RBIs

Kyle Stowers o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)

Projection 0.6

Best Odds

o0.5 +207

Pick made: 4 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +207

o0.5 +195

o0.5 +185

o0.5 +180

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Stowers in the 91st percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Kyle Stowers is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. Batting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Kyle Stowers will have an edge in today's game.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense projects as the weakest among all the teams today.. Kyle Stowers will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

+207 at DraftKings

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PIT @

ATL Fri, Jun 5 • 7:15 PM ET

8 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+120)

Projection 2.02

Best Odds

o1.5 +121

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +121

o1.5 +110

o1.5 +105

o1.5 +115

o1.5 +120

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks as the 6th-best batter in baseball.. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 76th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will hold that advantage in today's game.. Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 14.7% Barrel% (an advanced stat to study power) is in the 89th percentile this year.

+121 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Matt Olson o1.5 Total Bases (+121)

Projection 1.82

Best Odds

o1.5 +121

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +121

o1.5 +105

o1.5 +114

o1.5 +120

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Olson in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Matt Olson is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. Matt Olson will have the handedness advantage over Mitch Keller today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Matt Olson will hold that advantage today.. This year, Matt Olson's 15.2% Barrel%, a reliable standard for measuring power, places him in the 92nd percentile among his peers.

+121 at DraftKings

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CIN @

STL Fri, Jun 5 • 8:15 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Nolan Gorman o1.5 Total Bases (+185)

Projection 1.55

Best Odds

o1.5 +185

Pick made: 4 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +178

o1.5 +185

o1.5 +150

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Gorman in the 95th percentile when it comes to his home run talent.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Because of Brady Singer's huge platoon split, Nolan Gorman will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup.. Nolan Gorman will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

+185 at bet365

Total Bases

Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+110)

Projection 1.87

Best Odds

o1.5 +117

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +117

o1.5 +100

o1.5 -105

o1.5 +109

o1.5 +110

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sal Stewart in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Sal Stewart is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.

+117 at DraftKings

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CLE @ $Texas Rangers logo$ TEX Fri, Jun 5 • 8:15 PM ET

1 Expert Pick

Moneyline

CLE (-130)

Best Odds

-140

Pick made: 8 hours ago

-143

-140

-146

-145

-140

You can't win if you can't score, and the Rangers' 24th-ranked lineup by OPS will be hard-pressed to put runs on the board here. Parker Messick has allowed only six earned runs over his last 28 innings, and the Guardians bullpen is second by xFIP over the last two weeks.

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KC @

MIN Fri, Jun 5 • 8:15 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Carter Jensen o1.5 Total Bases (+135)

Projection 1.82

Best Odds

o1.5 +135

Pick made: 18 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +135

o1.5 +125

o1.5 +105

o1.5 +127

o1.5 +135

Carter Jensen is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.6-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Carter Jensen will hold the platoon advantage over Zebby Matthews in today's game.. Among every team playing today, the 5th-worst infield defense belongs to the Minnesota Twins.

+135 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Kody Clemens o1.5 Total Bases (+130)

Projection 1.82

Best Odds

o1.5 +130

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +122

o1.5 +110

o1.5 +105

o1.5 +118

o1.5 +130

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kody Clemens in the 91st percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Kody Clemens is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.6-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Kody Clemens will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha in today's game.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Kody Clemens will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

+130 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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MIL @

COL Fri, Jun 5 • 8:40 PM ET

1 Expert Pick 10 Computer Picks

Moneyline

COL (+135)

Best Odds

+130

Pick made: 8 hours ago

+130

+122

+125

+130

Brandon Sproat's ERA is above 6.00 in no small part because he's walking half the ballpark whenever he pitches (15th percentile in BB%). His 32nd-percentile hard-hit rate will get him into all kinds of trouble in Coors Field, and his bullpen (22nd in xFIP across the past two weeks) will just add gasoline to the fire.

Total Bases

Jackson Chourio o1.5 Total Bases (-121)

Projection 2.61

Best Odds

o1.5 -121

Pick made: 10 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 -121

o1.5 -150

o1.5 -190

o1.5 -130

o1.5 -145

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Jackson Chourio is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the most favorable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.8-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. The Colorado Rockies infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

-121 at DraftKings

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NYM @

SD Fri, Jun 5 • 9:40 PM ET

5 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+135)

Projection 1.89

Best Odds

o1.5 +135

Pick made: 41 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +116

o1.5 +130

o1.5 +115

o1.5 +118

o1.5 +135

Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Juan Soto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

+135 at Fanatics Sportsbook

Total RBIs

Brett Baty o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)

Projection 0.42

Best Odds

o0.5 +277

Pick made: 4 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +277

o0.5 +255

o0.5 +240

o0.5 +230

o0.5 +260

Brett Baty is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. Brett Baty will hold the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's matchup.

+277 at DraftKings

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WAS @

AZ Fri, Jun 5 • 9:40 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Ketel Marte o1.5 Total Bases (-101)

Projection 2.15

Best Odds

o1.5 -101

Pick made: 24 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 -101

o1.5 -120

o1.5 -140

o1.5 -108

o1.5 -105

Ketel Marte projects as the 19th-best batter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ketel Marte is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Foster Griffin.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Ketel Marte will hold that advantage in today's game.

-101 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Gabriel Moreno o1.5 Total Bases (+130)

Projection 1.73

Best Odds

o1.5 +130

Pick made: 29 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +130

o1.5 +105

o1.5 +130

o1.5 +125

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 92nd percentile when estimating his batting average ability.. Gabriel Moreno has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (53% of the time), but he is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Gabriel Moreno will hold the platoon advantage against Foster Griffin today.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Gabriel Moreno will hold that advantage today.

+130 at DraftKings

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