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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.16 |
-103 
|
o9.0 -120 
|
-1.5 +152
|
|
5.25 |
+101
|
u9.5 -121
|
+1.5 -172
|
Cincinnati
- Under is 5-0-1 in Singers last 6 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Singers last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Washington
- Nationals are 4-0 in Lords last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
- Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Daylen Lile o0.5 Total RBIs (+167)
o0.5 +167
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.91 |
+132
|
o8.5 +101
|
+1.5 -167
|
|
5.96 |
-140 
|
u8.5 -115 
|
-1.5 +146
|
Atlanta
- Braves are 8-0 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
- Braves are 6-0 in Holmes' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Braves are 6-0 in Holmes' last 6 starts on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Holmes' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
NY Yankees
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Yankees are 4-0 in Schlittlers last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Top Projection
Jazz Chisholm Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
o1.5 +165
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.05 |
+226
|
o9.5 -116
|
+2.0 -113
|
|
5.24 |
-235
|
u10.5 -122
|
-2.0 -115
|
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Ginns last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Top Projection
Jonah Heim o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
o0.5 +200
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.95 |
+179
|
o8.5 +101
|
+1.5 -116
|
|
5.60 |
-190
|
u8.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +110
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Philadelphia
- Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Phillies are 5-0 in Luzardos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Bryson Stott o1.5 Total Bases (+185)
o1.5 +185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.71 |
+128
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -175
|
|
5.12 |
-136
|
u8.5 -121
|
-1.5 +155
|
NY Mets
- Over is 6-0 in Manaeas last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 games as a road underdog.
Pittsburgh
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.39 |
+132
|
o8.5 -106
|
+1.5 -161
|
|
4.75 |
-138
|
u8.5 -107
|
-1.5 +146
|
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 road games.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 vs. National League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Angels last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Miami
- Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 games as a favorite.
- Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague games as an underdog.
- Marlins are 10-1 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. American League West.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+172)
o0.5 +190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.76 |
-150
|
o10.0 -112
|
-1.5 +101
|
|
4.55 |
+146
|
u10.5 -121
|
+1.5 -112
|
Chi. Cubs
- Under is 5-0-1 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Boyds last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
- Cubs are 4-0 in Boyds last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Kansas City
- Over is 4-0-2 in Royals last 6 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 home games.
Top Projection
Starling Marte o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
o0.5 +260
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.65 |
+228
|
o7.0 -129
|
+1.5 +101
|
|
4.56 |
-240
|
u7.5 -118
|
-1.5 -110
|
Minnesota
- Over is 6-0-1 in Prielipps last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Prielipps last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 7-1 in Twins last 8 interleague games as a favorite.
Milwaukee
- Over is 7-0 in Misiorowskis last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 games as an underdog.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Misiorowskis last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Top Projection
Luke Keaschall o1.5 Total Bases (+270)
o1.5 +270
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.75 |
-104
|
o8.5 +100
|
-1.5 +152
|
|
4.39 |
-102
|
u8.5 -107
|
+1.5 -175
|
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a favorite.
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 on grass.
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 6-0 in Martins last 6 starts as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Martins last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Top Projection
Colson Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
o1.5 +155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.66 |
+147
|
o9.5 +105
|
+1.5 -142
|
|
5.32 |
-158
|
u9.5 -120
|
-1.5 +130
|
Colorado
- Over is 6-0 in Lorenzens last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games.
- Over is 4-0 in Lorenzens last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games as a road underdog.
St. Louis
- Under is 5-0 in McGreevys last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in McGreevys last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in McGreevys last 4 starts on grass.
- Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.60 |
+121
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -168
|
|
4.42 |
-128
|
u8.5 -118
|
-1.5 +164
|
Baltimore
- Under is 6-0-1 in Orioles last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0 in Povichs last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Orioles last 7 on grass.
- Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 road games.
Texas
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 vs. American League East.
- Over is 6-0 in Rockers last 6 starts on grass.
- Over is 5-0 in Rockers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 games following a win.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.37 |
-114
|
o7.5 +101
|
-1.5 +146
|
|
4.20 |
+105
|
u7.5 -114
|
+1.5 -168
|
Detroit
- Tigers are 9-0 in Meltons last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Tigers are 5-0 in Meltons last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
San Francisco
- Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Giants are 4-0 in Webbs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+215)
o0.5 +226
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.58 |
+110
|
o7.5 -3333
|
+3.5 -450
|
|
4.26 |
-107
|
u8.0 +100
|
-3.5 +325
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 vs. American League West.
Seattle
- Over is 5-0 in Hancocks last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Cedric Mullins o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+130)
o1.5 +130
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.50 |
-140
|
o8.5 -116
|
-1.5 +120
|
|
4.88 |
+130
|
u9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -131
|
LA Dodgers
- Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Wrobleskis last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games as a road favorite.
Arizona
- Under is 7-0-2 in Rodriguezs last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games.
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Rodriguezs last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Tim Tawa o0.5 Total RBIs (+240)
o0.5 +240
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.21 |
+108 
|
o8.5 -112
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.93 |
-118
|
u8.5 -105
|
-1.5 +173
|
Houston
- Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games following a loss.
- Over is 11-1-1 in Javiers last 13 starts as a road underdog.
San Diego
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Padres last 4 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-175
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+134
|
-- |
-- |
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 home games.
- Blue Jays are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+109
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-142
|
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 vs. National League East.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Scotts last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Atlanta
- Braves are 8-0 in their last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-103
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-121
|
-- |
-- |
Baltimore
- Under is 6-0-1 in Orioles last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Orioles last 7 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Minnesota
- Under is 9-1 in Twins last 10 home games.
- Under is 8-1 in Twins last 9 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 9-1 in Twins last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-112
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-112
|
-- |
-- |
Philadelphia
- Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 games as a favorite.
St. Louis
- Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 games as a favorite.
- Under is 13-3 in Cardinals last 16 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-2-1 in Cardinals last 11 games as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-126
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+101
|
-- |
-- |
Texas
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
LA Angels
- Under is 7-1 in Angels last 8 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-103
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-116
|
-- |
-- |
Milwaukee
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 8-1 in Brewers last 9 overall.
- Under is 8-1 in Brewers last 9 on grass.
San Diego
- Under is 5-0-1 in Padres last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Padres are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-168
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+129
|
-- |
-- |
Tampa Bay
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 vs. American League West.
Athletics
- Under is 5-0 in last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 6-1-1 in last 8 overall.
- Over is 6-1-1 in last 8 games as an underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in last 8 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+140
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-175
|
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games.
- Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. National League West.
- Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games as a road underdog.
Arizona
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games.
- Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-148
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+105
|
-- |
-- |
Houston
- Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games as a favorite.
San Francisco
- Giants are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+238
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-309
|
-- |
-- |
Kansas City
- Under is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 8-1-1 in Royals last 10 road games.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Royals last 9 games as a road underdog.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as an underdog.
- Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
CIN
@
WAS
Sun, Aug 9 • 12:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Keibert Ruiz o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Keibert Ruiz has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (88% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game.. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Keibert Ruiz will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side against a pitcher with a huge platoon split (Brady Singer) in today's matchup.. Keibert Ruiz pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.7% — 99th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences today.. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Keibert Ruiz will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Abimelec Ortiz o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Abimelec Ortiz is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. In Major League Baseball, Nationals Park's right field dimensions are the 9th-shallowest.. Abimelec Ortiz will have the handedness advantage over Brady Singer in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Singer has a huge platoon split.. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Abimelec Ortiz will hold that advantage in today's game.
ATL
@
NYY
Sun, Aug 9 • 1:35 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-116)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
Cam Schlittler is amazing, but Grant Holmes has been solid, too. The right-hander carries a minuscule 2.52 ERA over his last eight appearances and is fresh off a scoreless six-inning start. The Yankees are down three big bats in Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton, so runs will be hard to come by for both clubs.
Moneyline
NYY (-142)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
Cam Schlittler owns a 2.78 ERA over his last six outings and ranks in the 98th percentile in pitching run value as well as the 89th percentile in xERA (2.95) this year. The Braves are swinging and missing at the four-seamer a ton, and that's Schlittler's bread and butter.
ATH
@
BOS
Sun, Aug 9 • 1:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Jonah Heim o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jonah Heim is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report projects for the 3rd-most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. The switch-hitting Jonah Heim will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Patrick Sandoval... and even better, Sandoval has a large platoon split.. Jonah Heim hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 3rd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Jonah Heim o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jonah Heim is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report projects for the 3rd-most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. The switch-hitting Jonah Heim will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Patrick Sandoval... and even better, Sandoval has a large platoon split.. Jonah Heim hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 3rd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
TOR
@
PHI
Sun, Aug 9 • 1:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Alejandro Kirk o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. Alejandro Kirk is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. Citizens Bank Park ranks as the #8 stadium in MLB for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Citizens Bank Park has the smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for homers.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 91°.
Total Bases
Brandon Marsh o1.5 Total Bases (+151)
Projection 1.64
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Marsh as the 8th-best hitter in the league as it relates to his BABIP ability.. Citizens Bank Park ranks as the #8 stadium in MLB for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 91°.. Brandon Marsh will have the handedness advantage against Shane Bieber today.. Brandon Marsh has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
NYM
@
PIT
Sun, Aug 9 • 1:35 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jared Young o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
Projection 0.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total RBIs
Brandon Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+188)
Projection 0.65
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 89th percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Brandon Lowe is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Brandon Lowe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
LAA
@
MIA
Sun, Aug 9 • 1:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Josh Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+283)
Projection 0.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total RBIs
MB
Moises Ballesteros o0.5 Total RBIs (+261)
Projection 0.4
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
CHC
@
KC
Sun, Aug 9 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (-125)
Projection 2.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best stadium in the league for left-handed batting average.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation tends to lead to better offense.. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total Bases
Dansby Swanson o1.5 Total Bases (+128)
Projection 1.88
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 90th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation tends to lead to better offense.. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 16.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.
MIN
@
MIL
Sun, Aug 9 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jackson Chourio o1.5 Total Bases (+117)
Projection 1.9
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jackson Chourio's batting average skill is projected to be in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Chourio is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. American Family Field projects as the #7 park in the game for righty home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. American Family Field has the 2nd-shortest fences in MLB.. Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.
Total RBIs
Kody Clemens o0.5 Total RBIs (+238)
Projection 0.54
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kody Clemens in the 92nd percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Kody Clemens is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks American Family Field as the 7th-best stadium in baseball for LHB home runs.. American Family Field has the 7th-shallowest CF fences in the league.. American Family Field has the 2nd-shortest fences in MLB.
CLE
@
CHW
Sun, Aug 9 • 2:10 PM ET
Moneyline
CLE (+101)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
With both divisional rivals struggling to score, this pick 'em matchup comes down to baseline execution. Joey Cantillo gets the start for Cleveland, giving the Guardians enough run-prevention stability to pull out a narrow victory against a White Sox team that is currently lacking offensive firepower.
Total Bases
Randal Grichuk u1.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 0.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
COL
@
STL
Sun, Aug 9 • 2:15 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jimmy Crooks o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-110)
Projection 1.97
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jimmy Crooks in the 81st percentile when assessing his BABIP talent.. Jimmy Crooks has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (97% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.. This matchup is expected to have the 14th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Jimmy Crooks will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Lorenzen today.. Jimmy Crooks has big-time power (76th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (29.1% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Michael Lorenzen is a pitch-to-contact type (14th percentile K%) — great news for Crooks.
Total Hits
Bryan Torres u0.5 Total Hits (+182)
Projection 0.88
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Bryan Torres is penciled in 8th in the batting order in this game.. In today's game, Bryan Torres is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 34.6% rate (80th percentile).
BAL
@
TEX
Sun, Aug 9 • 2:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Evan Carter o1.5 Total Bases (+295)
Projection 1.18
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Evan Carter ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Globe Life Field has the 3rd-shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. Evan Carter will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Total Bases
Leody Taveras o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.39
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Globe Life Field has the 3rd-shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Leody Taveras will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against a pitcher with a large platoon split (Kumar Rocker) in today's game.
DET
@
SF
Sun, Aug 9 • 4:05 PM ET
Moneyline
DET (-115)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Detroit is absolutely raking right now, leading all of Major League Baseball with a blistering 147 wRC+ over the last 14 days. Troy Melton leads the charge against Logan Webb, benefiting from elite offensive support at nearly even odds to secure a big road victory in San Francisco.
Total RBIs
Spencer Torkelson o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
Projection 0.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.3-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters.. Extreme flyball batters like Spencer Torkelson generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Logan Webb.. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the San Francisco Giants.
TB
@
SEA
Sun, Aug 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Cedric Mullins o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+130)
Projection 1.93
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In the league, T-Mobile Park has the 6th-lowest average fence height.. Cedric Mullins will have the handedness advantage against Emerson Hancock in today's matchup.. Cedric Mullins pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.6% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense profiles as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Cal Raleigh o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+135)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Cal Raleigh as the game's 8th-best home run batter.. Cal Raleigh pulls a lot of his flyballs (43.5% — 100th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Cal Raleigh will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
LAD
@
AZ
Sun, Aug 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Shohei Ohtani o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Total Bases
Gabriel Moreno o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Gabriel Moreno is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. The #4 field in the game for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. Hitting from the opposite that Justin Wrobleski throws from, Gabriel Moreno will have the upper hand today.
HOU
@
SD
Sun, Aug 9 • 8:20 PM ET
Total RBIs
Daulton Varsho o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total Bases
Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jackson Merrill's batting average skill is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Merrill is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game.. The shallowest centerfield dimensions in the league are found in Petco Park.. On average, the fence height at Petco Park is the shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Jackson Merrill will have the handedness advantage over Cristian Javier today.
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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