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Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.92 |
+159 
|
o8.0 -115 
|
+1.5 -135 
|
|
4.51 |
-169
|
u8.5 -121 
|
-1.5 +125 
|
Toronto
- Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 games following a loss.
- Blue Jays are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in Ceases last 5 starts as a road favorite.
Houston
- Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Browns last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Astros are 4-0 in Browns last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total RBIs (+229)
o0.5 +229
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.95 |
+110
|
o9.5 -103
|
+1.5 -186
|
|
5.41 |
-113
|
u9.5 -108
|
-1.5 +160
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 8-0 in Lauers last 8 starts on grass.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Lauers last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
- Dodgers are 8-0 in Lauers last 8 starts.
Chi. Cubs
- Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
- Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games following a win.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+178)
o0.5 +178
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.73 |
+160
|
o8.0 -120
|
+1.5 -140
|
|
4.42 |
-170
|
u8.5 -116
|
-1.5 +122
|
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1-2 in Giants last 8 overall.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Whisenhunts last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Texas
- Under is 6-0 in Bradfords last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bradfords last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bradfords last 5 home starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradfords last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
o0.5 +200
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.95 |
-154
|
o11.5 -107
|
-1.5 -103
|
|
6.02 |
+150
|
u11.5 -103
|
+1.5 -107
|
Tampa Bay
- Under is 7-0 in Martinezs last 7 starts on grass.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
- Under is 6-0 in Martinezs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 6-0 in Martinezs last 6 interleague starts.
Colorado
- Over is 9-1 in Rockies last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Rockies are 5-0 in Suganos last 5 home starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 overall.
Top Projection
Ezequiel Tovar o1.5 Total Bases (+167)
o1.5 +167
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
+130
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -168
|
|
4.52 |
-126
|
u8.5 -117
|
-1.5 +164
|
LA Angels
- Under is 5-0 in Detmers' last 5 starts vs. American League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Detmers' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 6-0 in Detmers' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games as a road underdog.
Baltimore
- Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Rogers' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Orioles are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Jose Siri o0.5 Total RBIs (+300)
o0.5 +300
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.70 |
-107
|
o8.5 +101
|
-1.5 +152
|
|
4.75 |
-102
|
u8.5 -110 
|
+1.5 -166
|
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Scotts last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Scotts last 5 starts as a favorite.
Cleveland
- Under is 6-0 in Bibees last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Cecconis last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Bibees last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Jose Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5 +190
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.25 |
+124
|
o9.5 -112
|
+1.5 -161
|
|
5.87 |
-130
|
u10.0 -120
|
-1.5 +146
|
Athletics
- are 7-0 in Lopezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 overall.
Cincinnati
- Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1 in Lowders last 7 starts as an underdog.
Top Projection
Tyler Soderstrom o0.5 Total RBIs (+159)
o0.5 +159
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.50 |
+152
|
o9.5 -107
|
+1.5 -137
|
|
5.58 |
-160
|
u10.0 -125 
|
-1.5 +120
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 road games.
Philadelphia
- Under is 6-0-1 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 overall.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Trea Turner o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5 +170
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.20 |
+135
|
o8.5 -116
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
4.79 |
-145
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +140
|
St. Louis
- Over is 7-0 in Pallantes last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pallantes last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Pallantes last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Pallantes last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
NY Yankees
- Under is 4-0 in Warrens last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Yankees are 4-0 in Warrens last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Yankees are 4-0 in Warrens last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
o1.5 +140
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.96 |
+110
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.89 |
-120
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +173
|
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 6-0 in White Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Burkes last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- White Sox are 4-0 in Burkes last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Burkes last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Boston
- Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
- Red Sox are 7-0 in Grays last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Grays last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. American League Central.
Top Projection
Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+171)
o0.5 +171
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.32 |
+115
|
o8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -183
|
|
5.15 |
-125
|
u8.5 +105
|
-1.5 +168
|
Miami
- Under is 7-0 in Marlins last 7 road games.
- Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 vs. National League East.
Atlanta
- Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 home games.
- Braves are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
- Braves are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
- Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
o1.5 +150
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.62 |
+110
|
o9.0 -110
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.78 |
-116
|
u9.5 -126
|
-1.5 +155
|
Minnesota
- Under is 5-0-1 in Twins last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Twins last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Twins are 7-2 in their last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 road games.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0 in Camerons last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 6-0 in Camerons last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 9-0 in Camerons last 9 home starts.
Top Projection
Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
o0.5 +155
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.92 |
+130
|
o7.0 -115
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
3.83 |
-131
|
u7.5 -125
|
-1.5 +168
|
Pittsburgh
- Over is 5-0 in Skenes' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
- Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Skenes' last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Skenes' last 5 starts as a favorite.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 on grass.
- Brewers are 5-0 in Harrisons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Rafael Flores Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+371)
o0.5 +371
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.34 |
+135
|
o7.5 -116
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
5.01 |
-145
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +146
|
Detroit
- Over is 7-0-1 in Tigers last 8 overall.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Tigers last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 7-0-1 in Tigers last 8 on grass.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Seattle
- Over is 6-0 in Woos last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mariners last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Woos last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.13 |
-116
|
o9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
4.66 |
+110
|
u9.5 -120
|
+1.5 -148
|
San Diego
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games.
Arizona
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Bratts last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Bratts last 4 starts overall.
Top Projection
Max Kepler o0.5 Total RBIs (+212)
o0.5 +212
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+140
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-175
|
-- |
-- |
LA Angels
- Under is 8-0 in Angels last 8 overall.
- Under is 7-0 in Angels last 7 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Angels last 6 road games.
- Under is 8-0 in Angels last 8 on grass.
Baltimore
- Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Orioles are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+165
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-200
|
-- |
-- |
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1 in last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-1-1 in last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
Cincinnati
- Over is 6-1 in Reds last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 7-2 in Reds last 9 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+105
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-121
|
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-1 in Mets last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Mets last 7 on grass.
Cleveland
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Guardians are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Guardians last 5 vs. National League East.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+134
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-155
|
-- |
-- |
Pittsburgh
- Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games as an underdog.
- Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
Milwaukee
- Over is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 games as an underdog.
- Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
- Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.48 |
-103
|
o5.5 -220
|
+1.5 -245
|
|
|
4.32 |
-105
|
u7.5 -252
|
-1.5 +210
|
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. Cubs
- Under is 4-0-1 in Imanagas last 5 starts vs. American League East.
- Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+105
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-116
|
-- |
-- |
Detroit
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 vs. American League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games as a favorite.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Tigers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League West.
Seattle
- Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-1-3 in Mariners last 9 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Mariners are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+226
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-279
|
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 during game 4 of a series.
Philadelphia
- Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+146
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-161
|
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League East.
- Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games as a road underdog.
Boston
- Red Sox are 9-0 in their last 9 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 overall.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
- Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+124
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-148
|
-- |
-- |
Miami
- Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Atlanta
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 7-1 in Braves last 8 home games.
- Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-107
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-116
|
-- |
-- |
Minnesota
- Over is 8-0 in Twins last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Twins last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as an underdog.
- Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Kansas City
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
- Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 games a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Pred. Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-116
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-112
|
-- |
-- |
San Diego
- Padres are 8-1 in their last 9 during game 4 of a series.
- Under is 6-1 in Padres last 7 vs. National League West.
- Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games.
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
TOR
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HOU
Wed, Aug 5 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 2.2
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yordan Alvarez projects as the 2nd-best hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Yordan Alvarez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. Yordan Alvarez will hold the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon today.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Yordan Alvarez will hold that advantage today.. Yordan Alvarez has seen a sizeable gain in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 97.2-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal 94.6-mph mark.
Total Bases
Christian Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Christian Walker ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Walker is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions in the league are found in Minute Maid Park.. Christian Walker will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.. Christian Walker has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 101.3-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal figure of 91.8-mph.
LAD
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CHC
Wed, Aug 5 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Bases
Teoscar Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+138)
Projection 1.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output.. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Teoscar Hernandez will have an advantage today.. Teoscar Hernandez's launch angle this season (14.7°) is quite a bit better than his 9.8° angle last season.. In the last week, Teoscar Hernandez's 37.5% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 16.1%.
Total Bases
Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.23
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best batter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game.. Over the past week, Shohei Ohtani's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 16.8% up to 27.3%.. In the last week's worth of games, Shohei Ohtani's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 96.8-mph over the course of the season to 110.6-mph of late.. With a .403 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season, Shohei Ohtani has performed in the 99th percentile for offensive skills.
SF
@
TEX
Wed, Aug 5 • 2:35 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Rafael Devers o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-105)
Projection 2.02
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Rafael Devers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Rafael Devers is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Rafael Devers's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved recently, rising from 40.3% on the season to 47.2% in the last 14 days.. Rafael Devers has posted a .348 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 82nd percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
Strikeouts Thrown
Cody Bradford o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-132)
Projection 4.63
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The San Francisco Giants have 4 bats in their projected batting order today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Grant McCray, Willy Adames, Daniel Susac, Rafael Devers).. The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -11° colder than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for pitching.. Cody Bradford has a reverse platoon split and should be aided by facing 6 opposite-handed bats in this game.. Cody Bradford will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his metrics in all categories.
TB
@
COL
Wed, Aug 5 • 3:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (-159)
Projection 2.89
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Junior Caminero projects as the 14th-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Junior Caminero is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Coors Field projects as the #1 stadium in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in MLB. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
Total Bases
Mickey Moniak o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.19
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mickey Moniak in the 92nd percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Mickey Moniak is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. Coors Field projects as the #1 stadium in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in MLB. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
LAA
@
BAL
Wed, Aug 5 • 6:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+122)
Projection 1.98
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 7th-best batter in the majors.. Mike Trout is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #10 ballpark in the league for overall righty offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the league, Oriole Park at Camden Yards's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 82°.
Total Bases
Jackson Holliday o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.25
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Holliday in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.. Oriole Park at Camden Yards projects as the #10 park in Major League Baseball for overall lefty offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 82°.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams playing today.. Jackson Holliday will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
NYM
@
CLE
Wed, Aug 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Carson Benge o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carson Benge in the 88th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Carson Benge is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in baseball for lefty base hits.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.. This contest is expected to have the 12th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.
Total Bases
Chase DeLauter o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase DeLauter in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Chase DeLauter is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in baseball for lefty base hits.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.. This contest is expected to have the 12th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.
ATH
@
CIN
Wed, Aug 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.97
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Lawrence Butler has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (84% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Lawrence Butler will have the handedness advantage against Rhett Lowder in today's game.. Lawrence Butler has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
Total Bases
Jeff McNeil o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.65
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jeff McNeil has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (95% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Jeff McNeil will have the handedness advantage over Rhett Lowder today.. Jeff McNeil pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.6% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
WAS
@
PHI
Wed, Aug 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Jake Irvin u3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+126)
Projection 3.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Jake Irvin to be limited in this game, projecting a maximum of 76 pitches.. According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), the team with the 4th-least strikeout-prone lineup on the slate today is the Philadelphia Phillies with a 19.7% underlying K%.. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast calls for the most humidity on the schedule today at 85%.. The Philadelphia Phillies have 6 bats in the projected offense that will hold the platoon advantage against Jake Irvin in this game.. Playing on the road generally weakens pitcher stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Jake Irvin in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.05
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Kyle Schwarber as the league's 3rd-best home run batter.. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game.. The #9 stadium in the league for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. Homers are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest among all stadiums.. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast calls for the most humidity on the schedule today at 85%.
STL
@
NYY
Wed, Aug 5 • 7:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jordan Walker ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The #9 ballpark in the league for boosting home runs to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Yankee Stadium.. Among all major league parks, Yankee Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The New York Yankees outfield defense grades out as the weakest among all the teams on the slate today.
Total Bases
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jordan Walker ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The #9 ballpark in the league for boosting home runs to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Yankee Stadium.. Among all major league parks, Yankee Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The New York Yankees outfield defense grades out as the weakest among all the teams on the slate today.
CHW
@
BOS
Wed, Aug 5 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.96
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Fenway Park as the 3rd-best ballpark in baseball for run-scoring.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. Miguel Vargas pulls many of his flyballs (36.1% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's shallowest LF fences in today's game.
Total Bases
Colson Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+133)
Projection 1.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Colson Montgomery projects as the 15th-best home run hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colson Montgomery is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Fenway Park as the 3rd-best ballpark in baseball for run-scoring.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. Hitting from the opposite that Sonny Gray throws from, Colson Montgomery will have an edge today.
MIA
@
ATL
Wed, Aug 5 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.94
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heriberto Hernandez in the 93rd percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Heriberto Hernandez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. Truist Park grades out as the #5 stadium in the majors for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the 4th-highest temperatures of the day at 82°.
Total Bases
Owen Caissie o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
Projection 1.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Owen Caissie's BABIP skill is projected in the 97th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Owen Caissie is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 91% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. Truist Park grades out as the #5 park in baseball for overall lefty offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the 4th-highest temperatures of the day at 82°.
MIN
@
KC
Wed, Aug 5 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Ryan Jeffers o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Ryan Jeffers ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ryan Jeffers is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #7 stadium in baseball for boosting offensive stats, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to more offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 3rd-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate.
Total Hits
Josh Bell u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.91
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The deepest LF fences among all parks are found in Kauffman Stadium.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 8.8-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for hurlers.. The switch-hitting Josh Bell will bat from his weak side (0) today against Noah Cameron. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 2nd-best among every team on the slate today.. Josh Bell will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup.
PIT
@
MIL
Wed, Aug 5 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Esmerlyn Valdez u1.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This matchup is predicted to have the 3rd-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Playing on the road typically reduces batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Esmerlyn Valdez today.. Over the past 14 days, Esmerlyn Valdez's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 24.1% down to 16%.. Esmerlyn Valdez's exit velocity on flyballs has declined lately; his 97.9-mph seasonal average has dropped off to 93.3-mph in the past two weeks.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Esmerlyn Valdez's true offensive ability to be a .330, providing some evidence that he has had positive variance on his side this year given the .083 discrepancy between that mark and his actual .413 wOBA.
Total Bases
Jackson Chourio o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.65
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Jackson Chourio is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. American Family Field grades out as the #10 park in baseball for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. American Family Field has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.
DET
@
SEA
Wed, Aug 5 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Colt Keith o1.5 Total Bases (+245)
Projection 1.44
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Colt Keith's batting average skill is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colt Keith is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game.. In MLB, T-Mobile Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. HRs are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 84°.
Total Bases
Kevin McGonigle o1.5 Total Bases (+131)
Projection 1.96
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Kevin McGonigle ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Kevin McGonigle is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. In MLB, T-Mobile Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. HRs are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 84°.
SD
@
AZ
Wed, Aug 5 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 1.95
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 4th-best field in baseball for run-scoring.. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Bratt today.. Manny Machado has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 11.2% seasonal rate to 18.9% in the past two weeks.
Total RBIs
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+122)
Projection 0.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 4th-best field in baseball for run-scoring.. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Bratt today.. Manny Machado has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 11.2% seasonal rate to 18.9% in the past two weeks.
TOR
@
CHC
Thu, Aug 6 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+365)
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 u0.5 Total Hits (-130)
Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst
ATL
@
CHW
Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-105)
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
ATL (-112)
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.
BOS
@
NYY
Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-110)
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
NYY (-135)
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.
SF
@
ATL
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-116)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Moneyline
SF (+124)
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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