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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.99 |
+163 
|
o7.5 -120 
|
+1.5 -132
|
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5.18 |
-177 
|
u8.0 -115
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-1.5 +120 
|
San Francisco
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1-2 in Giants last 7 overall.
NY Mets
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Thorntons last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
o0.5+206
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.79 |
-130 
|
o8.0 -115 
|
-1.5 +135 
|
|
4.35 |
+120
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -150 
|
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 on grass.
- Over is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. National League East.
Miami
- Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a favorite.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Gustos last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Gustos last 4 home starts.
Top Projection
Otto Lopez o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+265
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.63 |
+143
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
5.25 |
-153
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +135
|
Atlanta
- Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Perezs last 4 starts on grass.
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 7-0 in their last 7 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.78 |
+143
|
o7.0 -115
|
+1.5 -160
|
|
3.89 |
-153
|
u7.5 -124
|
-1.5 +140
|
Detroit
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Valdezs last 5 road starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Valdezs last 4 starts as a road favorite.
Cleveland
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 7-1 in Messicks last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-1 in Guardians last 5 vs. American League Central.
Top Projection
Dillon Dingler o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
o0.5+263
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.71 |
-143
|
o9.0 -109
|
-1.5 +112
|
|
4.95 |
+147
|
u9.5 -120
|
+1.5 -115
|
Milwaukee
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 games as an underdog.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+208)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.84 |
+170
|
o7.5 -115
|
+1.5 -132
|
|
4.67 |
-170
|
u8.0 -118
|
-1.5 +125
|
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Angels last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Kikuchis last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Angels last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-2 in Pirates last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+255)
o0.5+255
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.27 |
-140
|
o8.0 -114
|
-1.5 +120
|
|
4.36 |
+130
|
u8.5 -125
|
+1.5 -137
|
Boston
- Over is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 overall.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 on grass.
- Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games as a favorite.
Baltimore
- Over is 8-0 in Bassitts last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Bassitts last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Adley Rutschman o0.5 Total RBIs (+204)
o0.5+204
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.79 |
-105
|
o6.5 -125
|
-1.5 +170
|
|
4.02 |
-105
|
u7.5 -157
|
+1.5 -190
|
Tampa Bay
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 road games.
- Rays are 6-0 in Rasmussens last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 on grass.
- Rays are 6-0 in Rasmussens last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Texas
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Wyatt Langford o0.5 Total RBIs (+270)
o0.5+270
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.55 |
-105
|
o9.5 -110
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
5.67 |
-105
|
u9.5 -105
|
+1.5 -170
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 overall.
- Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-2 in Royals last 8 games a home underdog.
- Royals are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
- Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
o1.5+125
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.70 |
+106
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -194
|
|
4.52 |
-115
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +170
|
Minnesota
- Over is 2-0-2 in Twins last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Twins last 7 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Twins last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as a favorite.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games as a home favorite.
- White Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.24 |
+100
|
o7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +165
|
|
4.26 |
-105
|
u8.0 -118
|
+1.5 -190
|
NY Yankees
- Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as an underdog.
San Diego
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 vs. American League East.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Freddy Fermin o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1400)
o0.5+1400
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.83 |
-105
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +152
|
|
4.50 |
-105
|
u8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -166
|
Arizona
- Over is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Houston
- Under is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 1-0-3 in Astros last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 interleague games.
- Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Tim Tawa o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
o0.5+260
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.62 |
-120
|
o10.5 -120
|
-1.5 +126
|
|
5.45 |
+110
|
u11.0 -115
|
+1.5 -145
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League West.
Colorado
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 home games.
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.85 |
+196
|
o7.5 -115
|
+2.0 -159
|
|
5.04 |
-216
|
u8.0 -120
|
-2.0 +130
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Top Projection
CJ Abrams o0.5 Total RBIs (+234)
o0.5+234
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.53 |
+215
|
o7.5 -122
|
+2.0 -126
|
|
4.61 |
-245
|
u8.0 -115
|
-2.0 -103
|
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-0-1 in last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Seattle
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 vs. American League West.
- Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Top Projection
Taylor Ward o0.5 Total Home Runs (+800)
o0.5+800
SF
@
NYM
Sat, Sep 5 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Hits
Jared Young u0.5 Total Hits (+170)
Projection 0.86
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Citi Field as the 3rd-worst park in MLB for left-handed batting average.. Citi Field's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league stadiums, which often leads to less offense.. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.6-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for hurlers.. Jared Young has taken a step back with his Barrel% recently; his 7.2% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the last two weeks.. In the past week, Jared Young's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off from his seasonal EV of 93.9 mph to 79.7 mph.
Total Bases
Marcus Semien o1.5 Total Bases (+182)
Projection 1.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This contest is projected to have the 11th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Marcus Semien pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (39.1% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-worst infield defense belongs to the San Francisco Giants.. Marcus Semien will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.. Marcus Semien's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased in recent games, rising from 16.3% on the season to 30.8% in the last week's worth of games.
CHC
@
MIA
Sat, Sep 5 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Pedro Ramirez u1.5 Total Bases (-180)
Projection 0.94
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Pedro Ramirez is projected to bat 7th on the lineup card in this game.. LoanDepot Park profiles as the #30 venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest altitudes among all major league parks, which generally leads to lower offensive output.. The LoanDepot Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game -8° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. In today's game, Pedro Ramirez is at a disadvantage facing the league's 4th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 36.3% rate (88th percentile).
Total RBIs
Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Seiya Suzuki projects as the 20th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Seiya Suzuki hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Seiya Suzuki has made substantial improvements with his Barrel% recently, upping his 10.5% seasonal rate to 16.7% in the last 7 days.. Seiya Suzuki has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 93-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 88.5-mph mark.
ATL
@
PHI
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Ozzie Albies o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.54
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ozzie Albies is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.. Citizens Bank Park grades out as the #9 park in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Homers are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the league.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 4th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Over the last 7 days, Ozzie Albies's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 89.4-mph over the course of the season to 92.7-mph of late.
Total Bases
Mike Yastrzemski o1.5 Total Bases (+280)
Projection 1.31
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Mike Yastrzemski ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Citizens Bank Park grades out as the #9 park in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Homers are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the league.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 4th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Mike Yastrzemski will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zack Wheeler in today's matchup... and moreover, Wheeler has a large platoon split.
DET
@
CLE
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kevin McGonigle o0.5 Total Home Runs (+800)
Projection 0.12
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Kevin McGonigle ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Kevin McGonigle is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to better offense.. Kevin McGonigle has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Kevin McGonigle's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better lately, going from 16.8% on the season to 37.5% over the past 7 days.
Total RBIs
Dillon Dingler o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.5
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dillon Dingler in the 76th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Dillon Dingler is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Progressive Field ranks as the #2 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 2nd-shallowest left field dimensions among all parks are found in Progressive Field.. Dillon Dingler will hold the platoon advantage against Parker Messick today.
MIL
@
CIN
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
William Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.89
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects William Contreras in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. William Contreras is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best park in the majors for right-handed home runs.. This matchup is projected to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 20.7-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for hitters.
Total Bases
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
JJ Bleday is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game.. Great American Ball Park grades out as the #4 park in MLB for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. This matchup is projected to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 20.7-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for hitters.. JJ Bleday will have the handedness advantage against Dustin May today.
LAA
@
PIT
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Zach Neto o0.5 Total RBIs (+275)
Projection 0.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Zach Neto ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zach Neto is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. The #3 venue in the game for boosting BABIP to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 2nd-highest humidity of all games on the slate at 77%.
Total RBIs
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Oneil Cruz projects as the 13th-best home run hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 3rd-best field in the majors for left-handed BABIP.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 2nd-highest humidity of all games on the slate at 77%.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest among every team on the slate today.
BOS
@
BAL
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Wilyer Abreu o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.99
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wilyer Abreu is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Among all major league parks, Oriole Park at Camden Yards's RF dimensions are the shallowest.. Wilyer Abreu will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Bassitt in today's game... and the cherry on top, Bassitt has a large platoon split.. Wilyer Abreu's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better from last year to this one, increasing from 16.7% to 21.4%.
Total Bases
Jarren Duran o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 80th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Considering Chris Bassitt's large platoon split, Jarren Duran will have a gigantic advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in this game.. Over the last 14 days, Jarren Duran's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.4-mph over the course of the season to 98.1-mph recently.. In the last week's worth of games, Jarren Duran's 21.4% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 15%.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Jarren Duran's true offensive skill to be a .319, providing some evidence that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .049 difference between that mark and his actual .270 wOBA.
TB
@
TEX
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:05 PM ET
Moneyline
TEX (-103)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Texas is swinging the bats at an elite level, ranking second in MLB with a 124 wRC+ over the last fortnight. Jacob deGrom at home as a plus-money underdog against a flat Tampa Bay offense (84 wRC+) is the clearest form-versus-price discrepancy on the entire Saturday slate.
Total Home Runs
Liam Hicks o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1200)
Projection 0.1
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Liam Hicks is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. In the majors, Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height.. Batting from the opposite that Jacob deGrom throws from, Liam Hicks will have an advantage in today's game.. Over the past 14 days, Liam Hicks's 25% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 14.2%.. Liam Hicks has recorded a .352 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, checking in at the 84th percentile.
TOR
@
KC
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Isaac Collins o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.44
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #6 stadium in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Isaac Collins will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Nathan Lukes o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Nathan Lukes is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #6 stadium in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Hitting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Nathan Lukes will have an advantage in today's matchup.
MIN
@
CHW
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Colson Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+185)
Projection 1.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Colson Montgomery as Major League Baseball's 15th-best home run batter.. Colson Montgomery is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game.. The #6 park in the league for boosting offensive stats to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. This game is predicted to have the most humidity on the slate today (81%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.. Colson Montgomery will have the handedness advantage against Taj Bradley in today's game.
Total RBIs
Andrew Benintendi o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
Projection 0.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today.. The #6 park in the league for boosting offensive stats to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. This game is predicted to have the most humidity on the slate today (81%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.. Batting from the opposite that Taj Bradley throws from, Andrew Benintendi will have the upper hand in today's game.. Andrew Benintendi pulls a lot of his flyballs (37.8% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.
NYY
@
SD
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
NYY (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Carlos Rodón and Robbie Ray should duel, but New York holds the offensive edge. The Yankees boast a 112 wRC+ over the last 14 days, compared to San Diego’s sluggish 91 wRC+. With pricing set essentially at pick'em, back the lineup producing extra-base hits at a higher rate.
Total Bases
Paul Goldschmidt o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Paul Goldschmidt in the 76th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today.. In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. Batting from the opposite that Robbie Ray throws from, Paul Goldschmidt will have an advantage today.. In the last week, Paul Goldschmidt's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 11% up to 23.1%.
AZ
@
HOU
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
HOU (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
At near pick'em odds, Houston has the decisive bullpen advantage. Houston relievers have dominated with a 3.02 FIP and 3.55 SIERA over the last two weeks. Arizona’s offense is sputtering down at an 84 wRC+, making Ethan Pecko and the Astros' superior bullpen the correct side tonight.
Total Bases
Isaac Paredes u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isaac Paredes in the 2nd percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Minute Maid Park as the 4th-worst stadium in the game for right-handed batting average.. In MLB, the 3rd-highest fences are at Minute Maid Park.. Minute Maid Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all stadiums, which generally leads to less offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this game -8° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for pitching.
STL
@
COL
Sat, Sep 5 • 8:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+115)
Projection 0.94
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jordan Walker ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Coors Field as the best venue in baseball for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the league, which often leads to better offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report projects for the 2nd-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate today.
Total RBIs
Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Coors Field as the best venue in baseball for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the league, which often leads to better offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report projects for the 2nd-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate today.. Batting from the opposite that Mason Adams throws from, Nolan Gorman will have the upper hand today.. Nolan Gorman has strong power (96th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (33.2% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Mason Adams is a pitch-to-contact type (3rd percentile K%) — great news for Gorman.
WAS
@
LAD
Sat, Sep 5 • 9:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Daylen Lile o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #1 ballpark in the game for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all stadiums.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fence height (on average) among all stadiums.. Daylen Lile will have the handedness advantage against Tyler Glasnow in today's matchup.
Total Hits
Max Muncy u0.5 Total Hits (+155)
Projection 0.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #10 venue in Major League Baseball for suppressing base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Max Muncy pulls many of his flyballs (40.2% — 98th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-deepest RF fences today.. Max Muncy has struggled with his Barrel% recently; his 13.2% seasonal rate has fallen to 4.8% over the last two weeks.. Max Muncy's exit velocity on flyballs has declined lately; his 96.2-mph seasonal average has dropped off to 93-mph in the last 7 days.. Max Muncy has been lucky this year, compiling a .357 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .339 — a .018 difference.
ATH
@
SEA
Sat, Sep 5 • 9:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
George Kirby o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+118)
Projection 6.05
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
George Kirby has averaged 92.8 adjusted pitches per GS this year, grading out in the 81st percentile.. The Athletics have 3 batters in their projected offense today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Henry Bolte, Max Muncy, Zack Gelof).. Projected catcher Cal Raleigh projects as a good pitch framer, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles T-Mobile Park as the 2nd-best park in MLB for strikeouts.. Built just 17 feet above sea level, T-Mobile Park has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense.
Total Hits
Cal Raleigh u0.5 Total Hits (+125)
Projection 0.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cal Raleigh in the 1st percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.. Cal Raleigh is projected to bat 9th in the batting order in today's game, which would be a downgrade from his 76% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this season.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles T-Mobile Park as the worst ballpark in baseball for RHB batting average.. Built just 17 feet above sea level, T-Mobile Park has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
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