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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Tue, Jul 28 • 1:40 PM ET
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Cleveland Guardians logo Cincinnati Reds logo u8.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 19 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The Under 8.5 fits because neither offense is bringing much recent firepower into this matchup. Cincinnati owns a 59 wRC+ and .131 ISO over the last week, while Cleveland sits at 96 and .169. With both bullpens in solid form, this profiles more like a controlled game overall. 

Moneyline
Cincinnati Reds logo CIN (-155)
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Pick made: 19 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Chase Burns gives Cincinnati the cleaner pitching edge against a Cleveland lineup making very little loud contact lately. The Guardians have just a 28.7% hard-hit rate over the last seven games, while Slade Cecconi has struggled with a 5.48 xERA and 47.8% hard-hit rate across his last four appearances overall.

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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+128)
Projection 1.83
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), Bryce Harper ranks as the 12th-best hitter in baseball.. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. Bryce Harper will have the handedness advantage against Sandy Alcantara in today's matchup.. Bryce Harper's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved in recent games, increasing from 17.2% on the season to 25% over the last 7 days.. Based on Statcast metrics, Bryce Harper grades out in the 95th percentile for offensive ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .377.
Total RBIs
Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+182)
Projection 0.71
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), Bryce Harper ranks as the 12th-best hitter in baseball.. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. Bryce Harper will have the handedness advantage against Sandy Alcantara in today's matchup.. Bryce Harper's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved in recent games, increasing from 17.2% on the season to 25% over the last 7 days.. Based on Statcast metrics, Bryce Harper grades out in the 95th percentile for offensive ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .377.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Nolan Arenado logo
Nolan Arenado o1.5 Total Bases (+195)
Projection 1.47
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation generally leads to more offense.. This game is projected to have the 3rd-most humid conditions on the slate (79%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.4-mph in this game, the 9th-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Nolan Arenado has made big strides with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 7.4% seasonal rate to 13.3% in the last 7 days.. Nolan Arenado's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved lately, rising from 17.1% on the season to 25% over the last two weeks.
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Marcell Ozuna logo
Marcell Ozuna o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.48
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. This game is projected to have the 3rd-most humid conditions on the slate (79%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.4-mph in this game, the 9th-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Marcell Ozuna will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.. Marcell Ozuna's launch angle this season (19.5°) is considerably higher than his 14.6° mark last season.
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Baltimore Orioles logo BAL @ Detroit Tigers logo DET Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand logo
Christian Encarnacion-Strand o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.74
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 86th percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today.. Comerica Park has the 3rd-lowest fences among all parks.. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to more offense.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 14.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-best of the day for batters.
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Spencer Torkelson logo
Spencer Torkelson o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.84
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. Comerica Park has the 3rd-lowest fences among all parks.. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to more offense.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 14.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-best of the day for batters.
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Texas Rangers logo TEX @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Hits
Joc Pederson logo
Joc Pederson u0.5 Total Hits (+135)
Projection 0.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When starting against a northpaw this year, Joc Pederson has been pinch hit for 40% of the time.. The #7 stadium in the game for suppressing base hits to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game -8° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.. Joc Pederson will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.. Joc Pederson's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off recently; his 93-mph seasonal average has fallen to 88.1-mph over the past 7 days.
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Brandon Nimmo logo
Brandon Nimmo o1.5 Total Bases (+128)
Projection 1.72
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Nimmo in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Brandon Nimmo is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Tropicana Field as the 4th-best venue in MLB for lefty home runs.. Batting from the opposite that Griffin Jax throws from, Brandon Nimmo will have the upper hand in today's game.. Among all the teams on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Tue, Jul 28 • 6:45 PM ET
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Moneyline
Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR (+120)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Kyle LaRusic
Publishing Editor

Shane Bieber is expected to get the call for Toronto, and despite his season numbers, Biebs has given up just one earned run in his last two starts. I think he helps the Jays to a much-needed win as road dogs. 

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James Wood logo
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+119)
Projection 2.31
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the 2nd-best hitter in Major League Baseball as it relates to his BABIP skill.. James Wood is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. In MLB, Nationals Park's right field fences are the 9th-shallowest.. This matchup is forecasted to have the 13th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.2-mph in this game, the 6th-best of the day for hitters.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ New York Mets logo NYM Tue, Jul 28 • 7:10 PM ET
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Dominic Smith logo
Dominic Smith o1.5 Total Bases (+210)
Projection 1.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This game is forecasted to have the highest humidity on the slate today (90%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 16.3-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Christian Scott throws from, Dominic Smith will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Dominic Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's shallowest CF fences today.. Dominic Smith has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 99.3-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal EV of 92.4-mph.
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Francisco Alvarez logo
Francisco Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+220)
Projection 1.51
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Alvarez in the 91st percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Francisco Alvarez is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season.. This game is forecasted to have the highest humidity on the slate today (90%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 16.3-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Francisco Alvarez will have the handedness advantage against Chris Sale in today's game... and moreover, Sale has a huge platoon split.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Tue, Jul 28 • 7:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Ryan Jeffers logo
Ryan Jeffers o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Ryan Jeffers ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ryan Jeffers is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 88°.. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense projects as the worst out of all the teams in action today.. Ryan Jeffers will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o1.5 Total Bases (-102)
Projection 2.48
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), Byron Buxton ranks as the 8th-best hitter in MLB.. Byron Buxton is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 88°.. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense projects as the worst out of all the teams in action today.. Byron Buxton is an extreme flyball hitter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of Kansas City (#1-worst of all teams on the slate today).
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Tue, Jul 28 • 7:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jasson Dominguez logo
Jasson Dominguez o1.5 Total Bases (+149)
Projection 1.74
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jasson Dominguez in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Jasson Dominguez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 7th-best stadium in MLB for boosting offensive stats to RHB.. Home runs are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the shallowest among all major league parks.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.4-mph in this match-up, the 5th-strongest of the day for bats.
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Munetaka Murakami logo
Munetaka Murakami o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.83
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Munetaka Murakami projects as the 2nd-best home run batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Munetaka Murakami is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today.. Guaranteed Rate Field profiles as the #7 ballpark in the game for overall LHB offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Home runs are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the shallowest among all major league parks.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.4-mph in this match-up, the 5th-strongest of the day for bats.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Tue, Jul 28 • 7:45 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.9
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jordan Walker ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. The weather report projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Jordan Walker hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences today.
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Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o1.5 Total Bases (-101)
Projection 1.88
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Alec Burleson is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. The weather report projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Alec Burleson will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
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Houston Astros logo HOU @ Los Angeles Angels logo LAA Tue, Jul 28 • 9:38 PM ET
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Jeremy Pena logo
Jeremy Pena o1.5 Total Bases (+122)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his batting average ability, Jeremy Pena is projected as the 12th-best batter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jeremy Pena is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fence height (on average) in the majors.. Jeremy Pena will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reid Detmers today.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team today.
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Mike Trout logo
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.96
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Mike Trout projects as the 6th-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fence height (on average) in the majors.. The Houston Astros infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.. Mike Trout will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, Jul 28 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Wilyer Abreu logo
Wilyer Abreu o1.5 Total Bases (+112)
Projection 2.12
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wilyer Abreu is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #2 field in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all stadiums, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 103°.
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Andruw Monasterio logo
Andruw Monasterio o1.5 Total Bases (+138)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Sutter Health Park grades out as the #2 field in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all stadiums, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 103°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.3-mph in this game, the 3rd-strongest of the day for hitters.. Batting from the opposite that Gage Jump throws from, Andruw Monasterio will have an edge today.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ San Diego Padres logo SD Tue, Jul 28 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Xander Bogaerts logo
Xander Bogaerts o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.48
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. The 2nd-shallowest CF fences among all stadiums are found in Petco Park.. On average, the fence height at Petco Park is the 5th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Xander Bogaerts will hold that advantage today.. Xander Bogaerts has hit one of the hardest balls in MLB over the last 7 days — 111-mph — which is a good proxy for recent form and raw power.
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Gavin Sheets logo
Gavin Sheets o1.5 Total Bases (+182)
Projection 1.46
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
On average, the fence height at Petco Park is the 5th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Gavin Sheets will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Lorenzen in today's game.. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Gavin Sheets has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Gavin Sheets will hold that advantage today.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Tue, Jul 28 • 9:45 PM ET
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Total Bases
Drew Gilbert logo
Drew Gilbert o1.5 Total Bases (+280)
Projection 1.2
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field fences are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.1-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Logan Henderson throws from, Drew Gilbert will have the upper hand today.. Drew Gilbert is apt to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Milwaukee Brewers has just 1 same-handed RP.. Drew Gilbert will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
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Bryce Eldridge logo
Bryce Eldridge o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Bryce Eldridge ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Eldridge has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (57% of the time), but he is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field fences are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.1-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.. Bryce Eldridge will have the handedness advantage over Logan Henderson in today's matchup.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Tue, Jul 28 • 10:10 PM ET
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Cal Raleigh logo
Cal Raleigh o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.98
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Cal Raleigh as MLB's 9th-best home run hitter.. Cal Raleigh is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in MLB for right-handed home runs.. The 9th-shallowest centerfield fences in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium.. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.
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Shohei Ohtani logo
Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 field in the majors for LHB home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 9th-shallowest centerfield fences in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium.. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.
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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: one month 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: one month 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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Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
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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)
Best Odds
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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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)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month 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)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month 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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Covers’ staff of sports betting fans also offers a wide array of free picks for the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA basketball, and NCAA football.

MLB Free Picks FAQs

When do we release our MLB picks?

Covers’ MLB picks release on game day. Some significant matchups like playoff games release in the days leading up to the game.

What kinds of MLB picks do we make?

Covers provides free MLB picks covering many markets, including run lines, totals, moneylines, player props, and more.