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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Sun, Jul 12 • 12:15 PM ET
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Jackson Chourio logo
Jackson Chourio o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 97th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Jackson Chourio is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. The #3 stadium in the league for boosting base hits to RHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.
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Christian Yelich logo
Christian Yelich o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Yelich in the 96th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.. Christian Yelich is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. The #3 ballpark in the game for boosting BABIP to left-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 major league parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. Christian Yelich will have the handedness advantage over Paul Skenes today.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Sun, Jul 12 • 1:35 PM ET
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Cody Bellinger logo
Cody Bellinger o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Cody Bellinger ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Cody Bellinger is penciled in 4th in the lineup today.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 5th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate today.. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Cavalli throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an advantage in today's game.. Cody Bellinger pulls many of his flyballs (35.7% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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Paul Goldschmidt logo
Paul Goldschmidt o1.5 Total Bases (+157)
Projection 1.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Paul Goldschmidt in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 5th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate today.. Paul Goldschmidt has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences today.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Sun, Jul 12 • 1:35 PM ET
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Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+136)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 10th-best ballpark in the majors for righty home runs.. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
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Adley Rutschman logo
Adley Rutschman o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adley Rutschman in the 89th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Adley Rutschman is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 10th-best ballpark in the majors for lefty home runs.. The shallowest RF dimensions in the league are found in Oriole Park at Camden Yards.. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Sun, Jul 12 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total
Chicago Cubs logo Cincinnati Reds logo o9.5 (+100)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

This game is screaming Over with two lefty starters taking on Top 5 lineups in OPS vs. southpaws in the bandbox that is GABP. Andrew Abbott is due for regression based on xERA, while Matthew Boyd is in the second percentile in hard-hit rate. Play to -120.

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Dansby Swanson logo
Dansby Swanson o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.88
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Great American Ball Park ranks as the #1 stadium in baseball for righty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Great American Ball Park has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 4th-most favorable hitting conditions on the slate.. Dansby Swanson will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Abbott today.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Mets logo NYM Sun, Jul 12 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Juan Soto logo
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 2.09
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best batter in Major League Baseball.. Juan Soto is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 85°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (40% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's shallowest CF fences today.
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Brett Baty logo
Brett Baty o1.5 Total Bases (+250)
Projection 1.34
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 85°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters.. Brett Baty has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Extreme groundball bats like Brett Baty are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Tolle.. Brett Baty will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Detroit Tigers logo DET Sun, Jul 12 • 1:40 PM ET
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Moneyline
Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

The Phillies are 12-2 behind Zack Wheeler in 2026, and the motivated All-Star snub has been fanning batters left and right of late (24 Ks last two starts). Tarik Skubal has been homer-prone in his last six outings (nine dingers), and that won't work vs. a Philly lineup ranked sixth in longballs this season. Play to -115.

Total RBIs
Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+231)
Projection 0.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 11th-best batter in Major League Baseball.. Bryce Harper is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. In the league, Comerica Park has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Sun, Jul 12 • 1:40 PM ET
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Junior Caminero logo
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 2.14
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Junior Caminero ranks as the 15th-best hitter in Major League Baseball.. Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Tropicana Field as the 3rd-best park in MLB for righty home runs.. Junior Caminero pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.4% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.. The Seattle Mariners outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams playing today.
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Yandy Diaz logo
Yandy Diaz o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his batting average skill, Yandy Diaz is projected as the 6th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Yandy Diaz is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Tropicana Field as the 3rd-best park in MLB for righty home runs.. Yandy Diaz has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (43.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. The Seattle Mariners outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams playing today.
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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Sun, Jul 12 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Chase DeLauter logo
Chase DeLauter o0.5 Total RBIs (+167)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase DeLauter in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Chase DeLauter is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Chase DeLauter will have the handedness advantage against Tyler Phillips today.. Chase DeLauter will probably have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Miami Marlins has just 1 same-handed RP.
Total Hits
Brian Navarreto logo
Brian Navarreto u0.5 Total Hits (-115)
Projection 0.47
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Brian Navarreto ranks in the 3rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Brian Navarreto is penciled in 9th in the lineup in this game.. The #7 field in the league for suppressing batting average to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is LoanDepot Park.. LoanDepot Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which generally leads to less offense.. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this game -10° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Sun, Jul 12 • 2:10 PM ET
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Zach Neto logo
Zach Neto o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.98
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Zach Neto ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zach Neto is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate today at 89°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for hitters.
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Mike Trout logo
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 2.08
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 6th-best hitter in Major League Baseball.. Mike Trout is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate today at 89°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for hitters.
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Athletics Athletics logo ATH @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Sun, Jul 12 • 2:10 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Andrew Benintendi logo
Andrew Benintendi o0.5 Total RBIs (+216)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. The #7 park in the majors for boosting offensive stats to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 5th-hottest temperature of the day at 84°.. Andrew Benintendi will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against J.T. Ginn in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Ginn has a large platoon split.. Andrew Benintendi pulls many of his flyballs (38.1% — 94th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.
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Munetaka Murakami logo
Munetaka Murakami o1.5 Total Bases (+136)
Projection 1.81
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Munetaka Murakami projects as the 3rd-best home run batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Munetaka Murakami is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. The #7 park in the majors for boosting offensive stats to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. Guaranteed Rate Field has the shallowest fences in the league — generally good for dingers.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 5th-hottest temperature of the day at 84°.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Sun, Jul 12 • 2:15 PM ET
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Nathan Church logo
Nathan Church o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.28
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Busch Stadium has the 9th-shortest fences among all major league parks.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 86°.. Batting from the opposite that JR Ritchie throws from, Nathan Church will have an advantage today.. Nathan Church will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
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Austin Riley logo
Austin Riley u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Austin Riley is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #1 ballpark in Major League Baseball for suppressing home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Busch Stadium.. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the best of the day for mound aces.. Considering Dustin May's large platoon split, Austin Riley will be at a big disadvantage hitting from the same side of the plate in this game.. Playing on the road generally weakens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Austin Riley in today's game.
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Houston Astros logo HOU @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Sun, Jul 12 • 2:35 PM ET
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Wyatt Langford logo
Wyatt Langford o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Wyatt Langford ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest fence height (on average) in the majors.. Among every team in action today, the 4th-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.. Wyatt Langford will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
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Isaac Paredes logo
Isaac Paredes u1.5 Total Bases (-230)
Projection 0.79
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Isaac Paredes's BABIP ability is projected in the 2nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Globe Life Field ranks as the #30 park in Major League Baseball for overall RHB offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Globe Life Field has the 6th-deepest centerfield dimensions among all parks.. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -12° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.. The Texas Rangers outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of every team today.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Sun, Jul 12 • 4:05 PM ET
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Total Bases
Mickey Moniak logo
Mickey Moniak o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mickey Moniak in the 93rd percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Mickey Moniak is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. Mickey Moniak will have the handedness advantage against Trevor McDonald in today's game... and moreover, McDonald has a large platoon split.. Mickey Moniak pulls many of his flyballs (39.3% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
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Hunter Goodman logo
Hunter Goodman o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Hunter Goodman as MLB's 16th-best home run batter.. Hunter Goodman is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. Out of all the teams in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ San Diego Padres logo SD Sun, Jul 12 • 4:10 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jackson Merrill logo
Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+144)
Projection 1.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Jackson Merrill is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. In MLB, Petco Park's CF fences are the 2nd-shallowest.. Petco Park has the 5th-shortest fences among all parks.. Jackson Merrill will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's matchup.
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Kazuma Okamoto logo
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.94
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kazuma Okamoto in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. In MLB, Petco Park's CF fences are the 2nd-shallowest.. Petco Park has the 5th-shortest fences among all parks.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Sun, Jul 12 • 4:10 PM ET
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Total Bases
Tommy Edman logo
Tommy Edman o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Tommy Edman is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #2 ballpark in the game for right-handed home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums.. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game.
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Shohei Ohtani logo
Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (-120)
Projection 2.38
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 4th-best batter in baseball.. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the majors for left-handed home runs.. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Boston Red Sox logo BOS Fri, Jul 17 • 1:35 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.63
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 months ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willson Contreras in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Fenway Park as the 4th-best field in MLB for run-scoring.. In Major League Baseball, Fenway Park's LF dimensions are the shallowest.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense projects as the 4th-worst among every team today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-130)
Projection 2.39
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 months ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willson Contreras in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Fenway Park as the 4th-best field in MLB for run-scoring.. In Major League Baseball, Fenway Park's LF dimensions are the shallowest.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense projects as the 4th-worst among every team today.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Thu, Jul 23 • 5:15 PM ET
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Game Prop
St. Louis Cardinals logo o2.5 Team Total (-115)
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Pick made: 16 days ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

The Cardinals are in a premium offensive spot against Zac Gallen, who enters the day with the second-worst pitcher rating in Batters-Box's current season model. Gallen has struggled to limit power and hard contact, carrying poorly rated matchup marks in ISO, hard contact rate, and ground ball rate. St. Louis counters with seven elite-rated hitters and an offense averaging more than 2.5 first five innings runs per game at home. The Cardinals have also been red hot lately, posting a 122 wRC+ over their last 12 games. With so many favorable individual matchups, backing the offense as a whole makes plenty of sense.

Earned Runs Allowed
Zac Gallen logo Zac Gallen o2.5 Earned Runs Allowed (-141)
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Pick made: 16 days ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Zac Gallen has been one of the most vulnerable pitchers on the board, especially away from Arizona, where he owns a 7.68 ERA and 6.00 xERA while surrendering plenty of hard contact and barrels. Things do not get any easier against a Cardinals lineup loaded with seven elite-rated hitters according to Batters-Box. St. Louis has been one of the hotter offenses in baseball recently, producing a 122 wRC+, .782 OPS, and .345 wOBA over its last 12 games. With Gallen's struggles and the Cardinals continuing to swing hot bats, this sets up as an excellent spot to back St. Louis early and often.

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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Aug 6 • 2:20 PM ET
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Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto logo Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+365)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 days ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Okamoto's hitting profile perfectly matches up well against Imanaga’s stuff. The Cubs starter throws a heavy dose of the fastball and gets barreled up at a 10.4% rate. The Jays third baseman barrels the ball better than anyone in the Blue Jays lineup with a 13.5% barrel rate, while owning a 63.2% hard hit rate against the four-seamer. 

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Dansby Swanson u0.5 Total Hits
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Dylan Cease o6.5 Strikeouts Thrown
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George Springer o1.5 Total Bases
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Pick made: 20 days ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Swanson is just 1-for-6 against Cease in his career. Cease has electric stuff, leading the American League with 110 Ks, while ranking in the 97th percentile in K-rate. Springer is turning a corner with a 1.089 OPS over his last nine games.

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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
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Total
Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

Atlanta and Chicago send two of the best lineups in baseball to the dish, and they respectively rank eighth and third in wOBA against lefties for the campaign. The two clubs have also trended to the Over, and I'm particularly expecting White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay to struggle considering he's saddled with the fifth-highest xERA in baseball among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings this year.

Moneyline
Atlanta Braves logo ATL (-112)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

I'm fading Chicago White Sox lefty Anthony Kay on Thursday. He's sporting the fifth-highest xERA among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings, after all. Plus, the Atlanta Braves enter ranked eighth in wOBA against southpaws for the season and sixth in overall xwOBA across the past 14 days.

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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
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Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
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Pick made: one month ago
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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)
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Pick made: one month ago
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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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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
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Total
San Francisco Giants logo Atlanta Braves logo o7.5 (-116)
Pick made: 23 days ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and are fourth in xwOBA while averaging 5.5 runs per game across the past 30 days, and the Braves ranks ninth in wOBA against right-handed pitchers and third in overall xwOBA, so I think this total is too low.

Moneyline
San Francisco Giants logo SF (+124)
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Pick made: 23 days ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Braves have dropped five of six while averaging just 2.8 runs per game and ranking 29th in wOBA without Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring), and it’s been a smoke-and-mirrors start for veteran lefty Martin Perez, and there’s serious statistical correction ahead of his .230 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate considering they’re both high-end marks about pitchers with at least 60 innings this season. San Francisco is just the offense to kick-start the regression, too. The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and fourth in xwOBA over the past 30 days, after all.

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