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Predicted Score

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.06 @ 3.72

TB
TB logo
TB

Rangers vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.06

+124

o7.5 -107

+1.5 -175

TB logo
TB
TB

3.72

-137

u8.0 -118

-1.5 +162

Kansas City @ Minnesota
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Predicted Score

KC logo
KC
KC

5.03 @ 4.96

MIN
MIN logo
MIN

Royals vs Twins · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

KC logo
KC
KC

5.03

+124

o9.5 -107

+1.5 -161

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.96

-136

u9.5 -103

-1.5 +146

NY Yankees @ Chi. White Sox
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Predicted Score

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

4.71 @ 4.14

CHW
CHW logo
CHW

Yankees vs White Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

4.71

-103

o7.5 -127

-1.5 +168

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.14

-112

u8.5 -126

+1.5 -182

Chi. Cubs @ St. Louis
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Predicted Score

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

4.74 @ 4.93

STL
STL logo
STL

Cubs vs Cardinals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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Total

Run Line

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

4.74

+102

o8.5 -103

+1.5 -200

STL logo
STL
STL

4.93

-112

u8.5 -110

-1.5 +165

Miami @ NY Mets
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Predicted Score

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

4.17 @ 4.47

NYM
NYM logo
NYM

Marlins vs Mets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

4.17

+115

o7.0 -114

+1.5 -191

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.47

-126

u7.5 -131

-1.5 +173

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
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Predicted Score

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

5.63 @ 4.26

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Pirates vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

5.63

-112

o9.5 -107

-1.5 +140

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

4.26

+105

u9.5 -106

+1.5 -155

Washington @ Atlanta
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Predicted Score

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

5.45 @ 5.68

ATL
ATL logo
ATL

Nationals vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

5.45

+130

o9.5 -110

+1.5 -155

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

5.68

-142

u10.0 -125

-1.5 +140

Boston @ Athletics
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Predicted Score

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

6.69 @ 5.65

ATH
ATH logo
ATH

Red Sox vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

6.69

-158

o10.5 -107

-1.5 -102

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

5.65

+146

u10.5 -108

+1.5 -115

San Francisco @ San Diego
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Predicted Score

SF logo
SF
SF

4.17 @ 5.01

SD
SD logo
SD

Giants vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

SF logo
SF
SF

4.17

+114

o8.5 -107

+1.5 -183

SD logo
SD
SD

5.01

-124

u8.5 -107

-1.5 +165

Seattle @ LA Dodgers
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Predicted Score

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

4.83 @ 5.58

LAD
LAD logo
LAD

Mariners vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

4.83

+136

o8.5 -107

+1.5 -155

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

5.58

-154

u8.5 +100

-1.5 +140

NY Yankees @ Chi. Cubs
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Predicted Score

Yankees vs Cubs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

--

+101

--

--

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

--

-121

--

--

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
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Predicted Score

Pirates vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

--

-112

--

--

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

--

-103

--

--

Philadelphia @ Baltimore
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Predicted Score

Phillies vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

--

-103

--

--

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

--

-121

--

--

St. Louis @ Toronto
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Predicted Score

Cardinals vs Blue Jays · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

STL logo
STL
STL

--

+129

--

--

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

--

-142

--

--

Chi. White Sox @ Tampa Bay
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Predicted Score

White Sox vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

--

+114

--

--

TB logo
TB
TB

--

-161

--

--

Arizona @ Cleveland
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Predicted Score

Diamondbacks vs Guardians · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

--

+114

--

--

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

--

-137

--

--

Miami @ NY Mets
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Predicted Score

Marlins vs Mets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

--

+114

--

--

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

--

-131

--

--

Washington @ Atlanta
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Predicted Score

Nationals vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

--

+119

--

--

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

--

-142

--

--

Texas @ Houston
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Predicted Score

Rangers vs Astros · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

--

+129

--

--

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

--

-154

--

--

Kansas City @ Colorado
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Predicted Score

Royals vs Rockies · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML

Total

Run Line

KC logo
KC
KC

--

-137

--

--

COL logo
COL
COL

--

+119

--

--

Milwaukee @ LA Angels
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Predicted Score

Brewers vs Angels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

--

-183

--

--

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

--

+158

--

--

Detroit @ Athletics
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Predicted Score

Tigers vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

DET logo
DET
DET

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-148

--

--

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

--

+119

--

--

San Francisco @ San Diego
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Predicted Score

Giants vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

SF logo
SF
SF

--

+119

--

--

SD logo
SD
SD

--

-142

--

--

Boston @ LA Dodgers
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Predicted Score

Red Sox vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

--

+146

--

--

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

--

-191

--

--

Minnesota @ Seattle
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Predicted Score

Twins vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

--

+158

--

--

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

--

-192

--

--

Texas Rangers logo TEX @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Thu, Jul 30 • 12:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Junior Caminero logo
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Junior Caminero ranks as the 15th-best batter in the majors.. Junior Caminero is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Junior Caminero pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.8% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Junior Caminero will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Thu, Jul 30 • 2:15 PM ET
Moneyline
Chicago Cubs logo CHC (-121)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 hours ago
Trevor Knapp image
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

Shota Imanaga is coming off two straight quality starts, tossing 13 consecutive scoreless innings. Meanwhile, Cardinals starter Andre Pallante has struggled against the Cubs throughout his career, with Chicago slashing .343/.413/.552 against the right-hander. Back the Cubs on Thursday afternoon.

Hits+Runs+RBIs
Alex Bregman logo
Alex Bregman o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-103)
Projection 2.01
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Alex Bregman is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Thu, Jul 30 • 7:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jacob Gonzalez logo
Jacob Gonzalez o0.5 Total RBIs (+221)
Projection 0.45
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 5th-hottest temperature of the day at 82°.. Jacob Gonzalez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Rhett Lowder in today's game.. Jacob Gonzalez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.9% — 75th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.
Total Bases
Elly De La Cruz logo
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+129)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his BABIP ability, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 5th-hottest temperature of the day at 82°.. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Yohan Ramirez.. Elly De La Cruz has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ San Diego Padres logo SD Thu, Jul 30 • 9:40 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Xander Bogaerts logo
Xander Bogaerts o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-105)
Projection 2.06
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Xander Bogaerts's batting average ability is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Xander Bogaerts is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. Xander Bogaerts will have the handedness advantage against Robbie Ray in today's matchup.. Bats such as Xander Bogaerts with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Robbie Ray who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.. The San Francisco Giants infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team playing today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Heliot Ramos logo
Heliot Ramos o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-130)
Projection 2.32
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Heliot Ramos's BABIP talent is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Heliot Ramos is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Given JP Sears's large platoon split, Heliot Ramos will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today.. Heliot Ramos hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Aug 6 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto logo Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+365)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
Mike DiStefano image
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. 

Total Hits
Dansby Swanson logo Dansby Swanson u0.5 Total Hits (-130)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
Mike DiStefano image
Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Swanson has been one of the worst hitters in baseball this season with a .177 batting average, while ranking in the second percentile in xBA. Additionally, his hitting profile does not match up well at all against Cease, who has elite swing-and-miss stuff. 

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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total
Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
Neil Parker image
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)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
Neil Parker image
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
Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month 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: one month 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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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
San Francisco Giants logo Atlanta Braves logo o7.5 (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
Neil Parker image
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)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
Neil Parker image
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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