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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.71 |
+110 
|
o8.5 -110 
|
+1.5 -180 
|
|
4.92 |
-117 
|
u8.5 -103
|
-1.5 +176
|
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Twins are 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games following a win.
Detroit
- Tigers are 5-0 in Monteros last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 9-1 in Monteros last 10 starts as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Royce Lewis o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+205
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.04 |
-162
|
o9.0 -125
|
-1.5 +100
|
|
4.86 |
+155 
|
u9.5 -115
|
+1.5 -105
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in Fishers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games following a loss.
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-1-1 in last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Brady Basso o1.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+120)
o1.5+120
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.02 |
-115 
|
o8.0 -120 
|
-1.5 +146
|
|
3.98 |
+106
|
u8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -160
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Pallantes last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Cardinals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
San Francisco
- Over is 6-0 in Giants last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Top Projection
Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+231)
o0.5+231
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.86 |
+165
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.94 |
-171
|
u8.5 -114
|
-1.5 +128
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Kents last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 games following a loss.
San Diego
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Padres are 5-0 in Buehlers last 5 home starts.
- Padres are 4-0 in Buehlers last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Padres last 8 home games.
Top Projection
Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+233
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.82 |
+135
|
o7.5 -118
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.29 |
-145
|
u8.0 -112
|
-1.5 +146
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 9-0 in Rangers last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 7-0 in Rangers last 7 games following a win.
Seattle
- Over is 6-0 in Mariners last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.20 |
-112
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +146
|
|
4.10 |
+102
|
u9.0 -125
|
+1.5 -165
|
Cleveland
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Guardians are 7-0 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 vs. American League East.
Baltimore
- Under is 6-0 in Bazs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 home starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Bazs last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Top Projection
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
o1.5+140
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.60 |
+106
|
o8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -194
|
|
4.92 |
-124
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +165 
|
NY Mets
- Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games following a win.
- Under is 5-0 in Stocks last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Miami
- Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Junks last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 overall.
Top Projection
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.86 |
+130
|
o7.5 -128
|
+1.5 -152
|
|
4.95 |
-150
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +135
|
Houston
- Under is 6-0 in Browns last 6 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Astros last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Browns last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Browns last 5 starts overall.
Philadelphia
- Over is 5-0-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Phillies are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Phillies last 7 games following a loss.
- Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
o0.5+175
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.29 |
+180
|
o9.0 -115
|
+1.5 -110
|
|
5.75 |
-210
|
u9.5 -120
|
-1.5 +102
|
LA Angels
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Boston
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games as a favorite.
- Red Sox are 8-0 in Bennetts last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 on grass.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+213
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.20 |
+210
|
o9.0 -110
|
+4.0 -455
|
|
6.36 |
-240
|
u12.5 -500
|
-4.0 +270
|
Colorado
- Rockies are 8-0 in Suganos last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 on grass.
NY Yankees
- Over is 5-0 in Warrens last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Aaron Judge o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-185)
o1.5-120
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.72 |
+106
|
o7.0 -200
|
+2.5 -334
|
|
4.86 |
-120
|
u8.5 -115
|
-2.5 +250
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Atlanta
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 games as an underdog.
- Braves are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Top Projection
Jonathan Aranda o0.5 Total RBIs (+211)
o0.5+211
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.92 |
+116
|
o8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.88 |
-130
|
u11.5 -400
|
-1.5 +155
|
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-2 in Pirates last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 4-0 in Martins last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games.
Top Projection
Lake Bachar o2.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+155)
o2.5+155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.71 |
-120
|
o8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
4.63 |
+108
|
u9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -164
|
Arizona
- Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 on grass.
- Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Kansas City
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 overall.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 on grass.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.54 |
+116
|
o7.0 -155
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
4.53 |
-130
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +160
|
Chi. Cubs
- Cubs are 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Cubs are 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts.
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 8-0 in Hendersons last 8 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Hendersons last 7 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Hendersons last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Brewers are 8-0 in Hendersons last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
o0.5+209
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.70 |
+240
|
o8.0 -148
|
+4.5 -334
|
|
5.80 |
-285
|
u8.5 -105
|
-4.5 +255
|
Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 5-0 in Lowders last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Lowders last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 3 of a series.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+249)
o0.5+249
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.91 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.19 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Rays are 6-0 in Martinezs last 6 road starts.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Atlanta
- Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts overall.
- Braves are 5-0 in Perezs last 5 home starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.40 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.41 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Houston
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Astros last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 8-1 in Wheelers last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in Wheelers last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Phillies are 8-2 in Wheelers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.81 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.52 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Seattle
- Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Gilberts last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.46 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
6.19 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Feltners last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 on grass.
NY Yankees
- Over is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.83 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.27 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Jones' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 5-0 in Jones' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
MIN
@
DET
Wed, Sep 9 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Riley Greene o0.5 Total Home Runs (+319)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Riley Greene brings real home-run value with three long balls over his last six games and a .500 ISO during that span. His fly-ball profile lines up well against Matthews’ recent air-contact issues, while Minnesota’s bullpen also gives Greene another path if Matthews exits early.
Total
u8.5 (-105)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Under 8.5 fits because neither offense is in great form, and both lineups have lacked consistent home-run power lately. Matthews’ homer issues are the main concern, but the bullpens have limited long balls, and Montero gives Detroit a stable enough starting point.
TOR
@
ATH
Wed, Sep 9 • 3:05 PM ET
Spread
TOR -1.5 (-115)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
The Blue Jays enter Wednesday 7-3 over their last 10 games, scoring 52 runs while batting .277 with a .347 OBP. Five of those seven wins came by multiple runs, and I like Toronto to create that separation again against baseball’s worst pitching staff.
Brady Basso will open for the Athletics, but he hasn't worked more than three innings in any appearance this season. That puts a large portion of this game on an Oakland staff that has struggled badly to keep the ball in the yard at home.
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+300)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
Kazuma Okamoto is the shortest home run price on the board, and this is a spot where I’m willing to pay for the best power bat. Okamoto hit his 30th home run of the season Tuesday and appears locked into one of his power surges.
He also draws an excellent opening matchup against Basso, who's allowed all three of his home runs this season to right-handed hitters. Basso leans heavily on his four-seam fastball, throwing it roughly 44% of the time, and that plays directly into Okamoto’s strength. He owns a .562 slugging percentage against four-seamers with a 52.6% hard-hit rate against the pitch.
STL
@
SF
Wed, Sep 9 • 3:45 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Andre Pallante o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+104)
Projection 4.03
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Andre Pallante has averaged 91.8 adjusted pitches per outing this year, checking in at the 77th percentile.. The San Francisco Giants have 3 hitters in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Bryce Eldridge, Drew Cavanaugh, Shay Whitcomb).. Oracle Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. Given that flyball hitters perform worse against flyball pitchers, Andre Pallante (56.8% GB% per the leading projection system, THE BAT) is well-situated in this game with 3 FB hitters in the opposing team's projected batting order.. Andre Pallante's higher utilization rate of his secondary pitches this season (49.8% compared to 42.8% last year) figures to work in his favor consider they are typically much more effective than fastballs.
Total Bases
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 92nd percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Jordan Walker is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 5th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 84°.. The San Francisco Giants infield defense grades out as the 4th-worst among every team on the slate today.. Jordan Walker has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 92.5-mph to 96-mph in the past week's worth of games.
WAS
@
SD
Wed, Sep 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Keibert Ruiz o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.36
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of the day.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for hitters.. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the plate, Keibert Ruiz will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Walker Buehler in today's game.. Keibert Ruiz has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 89.8-mph average to last year's 86.1-mph EV.
Total Bases
Abimelec Ortiz o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Abimelec Ortiz is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Petco Park has the shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball.. In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of the day.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for hitters.
TEX
@
SEA
Wed, Sep 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-118)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Texas ranks fourth in wOBA against lefties for the season, and the Rangers also sit eighth in the overall metric and sixth in xwOBA over the past two weeks while averaging 5.6 runs per game. So, with Seattle rookie Kade Anderson also underwhelming at the highest level with a 5.14 xFIP, negative pitch values on both his fastball and changeup and an unintimidating 24.1% called-plus-swinging strike percentage, I like the Rangers to do the heavy lifting to send this total Over the number. Of course, Texas lefty Cody Bradford also sports a 5.48 xERA and 5.16 xFIP while allowing opposing hitters to tee off to the tune of a high-end .380 wOBA and 18.0% blast-contact rate.
Moneyline
TEX (+135)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Mariners prized prospect Kade Anderson lands in a tough matchup against the rolling Rangers on Wednesday. Texas ranks fourth in wOBA against lefties for the season, and the Rangers also sit eighth in the overall metric and sixth in xwOBA over the past two weeks while averaging 5.6 runs per game. Anderson has also underwhelmed at the highest level with a 5.14 xFIP, negative pitch values on both his fastball and changeup and an unintimidating 24.1% called-plus-swinging strike percentage. So, with the Mariners ranking last in wOBA against lefties, in addition to 24th in the overall metric and 23rd in xwOBA over the past two weeks, I recommend the Texas moneyline to +125 this afternoon.
CLE
@
BAL
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:35 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Coby Mayo o0.5 Total Home Runs (+337)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Coby Mayo has real power upside after going deep twice over the last week with a strong ISO and consistent fly-ball profile. Griffin is not a massive homer target, but his right-handed hitter splits and Cleveland’s bullpen air-contact numbers give Mayo enough paths to leave the yard.
Total
u8.5 (+103)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Under 8.5 fits because neither offense is in strong form, and both starters have shown enough lately to keep this controlled. The bullpens also support the angle, with Cleveland’s relief corps dealing and Baltimore’s pen in good recent form despite some home-run vulnerability.
NYM
@
MIA
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Jared Young u0.5 Total Hits (+182)
Projection 0.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This year, Jared Young has been replaced by a pinch-hitter in 21% of his appearances when starting against righty hurler.. The #8 stadium in the majors for suppressing batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is LoanDepot Park.. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all parks, which generally leads to less offense.. The LoanDepot Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -11° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. Jared Young pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.2% — 78th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 4th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Brett Baty u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Brett Baty is projected to hit 8th on the lineup card in today's game.. Brett Baty has been pulled from the game early 27% of the time when starting against a righty hurler this year.. LoanDepot Park ranks as the #30 stadium in the majors for left-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all parks, which generally leads to less offense.. The LoanDepot Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -11° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.
HOU
@
PHI
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-123)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
I’m anticipating a low-scoring game tonight at Citizens Bank Park. Houston righty Hunter Brown has been solid down the stretch, and Philly ace Cristopher Sanchez has pitched at an elite level all season. Additionally, both bullpens have shown off in the second half, with Houston ranking ninth in xERA and sixth in xFIP, while Philly respectively checks in 11th and 10th. I also value that both offenses rank below average in wOBA against the respected handedness of the starting pitcher they're facing tonight.
Spread
PHI -1.5 (+142)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez has been next to automatic and draws a below-average Houston offense ranking 16th in wOBA against lefties and 30th in xwOBA over the past 30 days. Of course, the Philly offense is fifth in xwOBA while striking out at the third-lowest clip over the past 30 days, too. It’s a good recipe for success against Houston righty Hunter Brown. He’s sporting a solid, but unspectacular 3.90 xERA and 3.99 xFIP with a concerning 12.7% walk rate across his past 11 starts, after all.
LAA
@
BOS
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Wilyer Abreu o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 1.94
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wilyer Abreu is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Fenway Park has the 3rd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.
Total Bases
Roman Anthony 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 Roman Anthony as the 9th-best hitter in MLB when estimating his BABIP ability.. Roman Anthony is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.. Roman Anthony will hold the platoon advantage against Ryan Johnson in today's game.
COL
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NYY
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:05 PM ET
Spread
NYY -1.5 (-111)
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst
Colorado Rockies arm Tomoyuki Sugano is one of the worst pitchers in baseball this season, and it's hard to see how he'll succeed against the New York Yankees lineup. I'm taking the Yankees run-line for two units up to 55%.
You can pick which stat you want to isolate, but what really stands out in this matchup is the bottom 1% barrel rate and an expected ERA of 6.8 (!!). The expected ERA is particularly concerning because it suggests Sugano has pitched poorly, but he should have worse results than he has. Secondly, the barrel rate issue goes without saying. New York's offense has had spurts of lifelessness, but through it all, they've almost always maintained that number-one barrel rate spot in the sport. I expect New York to score early and often.
Total Home Runs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total Home Runs (+477)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
I want a left-handed bat in the Bronx today, and Cody Bellinger is answering the call at 17%, with a fair probability of 20%. He might not be in the best form since coming over, but he is at least hitting .290 and seeing the ball well. It's the matchup and setting that are pushing this into +EV territory. Yankee Stadium has 14-mph winds blowing out to left-center field, and Bellinger gets a matchup against Tomoyuki Sugano, who has given up 60 home runs over the last two seasons, the second-most in baseball behind Shoto Imanaga (64). Lefties have taken Sugano deep at a higher rate, with a home run coming every 15.7 plate appearances, which is a huge number. The Rockies bullpen is also very serviceable for a dinger in that Mickey Mouse Park.
TB
@
ATL
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Drake Baldwin o0.5 Total Home Runs (+525)
Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor
Total
u8.5 (-115)
Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor
PIT
@
CHW
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Davis Martin o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-120)
Projection 5.08
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Davis Martin has averaged 91.6 adjusted pitches per game per started this year, ranking in the 75th percentile.. The Pittsburgh Pirates have 4 hitters in their projected batting order today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Esmerlyn Valdez, Rafael Flores, Konnor Griffin, Oneil Cruz).. It is expected that we will see a Pitchers Umpire (Roberto Ortiz) in charge of the strike zone in today's game.. Home field advantage generally improves pitcher stats across the board, and Davis Martin will hold that advantage in today's game.. Davis Martin has utilized his curveball 9.5% more often this season (14.3%) than he did last season (4.8%).
Total Bases
Andrew Benintendi u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 25th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. This year, Andrew Benintendi has been pinch hit for in 35% of his appearances when starting against righty hurler.. Andrew Benintendi's launch angle this season (16.8°) is significantly lower than his 20.6° mark last year.. Andrew Benintendi's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined of late, falling from 41.5% on the season to 30.4% over the last two weeks.. Utilizing Statcast metrics, Andrew Benintendi ranks in the 14th percentile per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .220.
AZ
@
KC
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+164)
Projection 0.64
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Salvador Perez ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 field in baseball for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. Salvador Perez will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Total Hits
Carter Jensen u0.5 Total Hits (+170)
Projection 0.82
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
CHC
@
MIL
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Moneyline
CHC (+118)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
I've backed the Cubbies moneyline at 45.9% and recommend them to 48.8%. Chicago has stranded 17 runners through the first two games of the series, and they’ll see Milwaukee righty Logan Henderson for the second time in less than a week. The Cubbies are fifth in wOBA and third in ISO against righties for the campaign, and they also pace the majors in xwOBA and wRC+ over the past 30 days, so I’m expecting them to plate more base runners in the series finale.
Total Home Runs
Alex Bregman o0.5 Total Home Runs (+650)
Projection 0.15
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 89th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Alex Bregman is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Among all stadiums, American Family Field's CF fences are the 7th-shallowest.. In Major League Baseball, American Family Field has the 6th-lowest average fence height.. Alex Bregman has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% of late, improving his 5.8% seasonal rate to 12.5% over the last 14 days.
CIN
@
LAD
Wed, Sep 9 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Eugenio Suarez o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Eugenio Suarez as MLB's 20th-best home run batter.. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #3 ballpark in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 8th-shallowest CF dimensions in Major League Baseball.. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. This contest is forecasted to have the 14th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.
Total Bases
Teoscar Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #3 ballpark in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. This contest is forecasted to have the 13th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Teoscar Hernandez will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
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