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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.04 |
-112 
|
o6.5 -137
|
-1.5 +152
|
|
3.57 |
+104 
|
u7.0 -105
|
+1.5 -175 
|
Pittsburgh
- Over is 5-0 in Skenes' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Miami
- Under is 10-1 in Marlins last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Otto Lopez o0.5 Total RBIs (+272)
o0.5 +272
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.25 |
+109
|
o8.5 -107
|
+1.5 -191
|
|
4.57 |
-121
|
u8.5 -107
|
-1.5 +165
|
Cleveland
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-1 in Guardians last 7 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 overall.
Detroit
- Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 home games.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Drew Anderson o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+115)
o3.5 +115
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.78 |
-161
|
o9.0 -105 
|
-1.5 +100
|
|
3.99 |
+146
|
u9.5 -137
|
+1.5 -115 
|
Chi. Cubs
- Under is 6-0 in Imanagas last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 games as a road favorite.
Washington
- Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Tyrone Taylor o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
o0.5 +260
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.50 |
+119
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -183
|
|
5.38 |
-130
|
u8.5 -118
|
-1.5 +158
|
Seattle
- Under is 5-0-1 in Mariners last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 games following a loss.
- Over is 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts as a favorite.
NY Yankees
- Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Yankees are 4-0 in Weathers' last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Top Projection
Cal Raleigh o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
o1.5 +170
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.86 |
+129
|
o7.0 -115
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.18 |
-142
|
u7.5 -125
|
-1.5 +158
|
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.14 |
+114
|
o8.5 -107
|
+1.5 -183
|
|
4.85 |
-125
|
u8.5 -103
|
-1.5 +165
|
NY Mets
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 road games.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games as an underdog.
Atlanta
- Over is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Over is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Perezs last 4 starts vs. National League East.
- Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Francisco Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+185)
o1.5 +185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.67 |
-102
|
o9.5 -102
|
-1.5 +158
|
|
5.05 |
-107
|
u9.5 -110
|
+1.5 -183
|
Baltimore
- Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Orioles are 7-0 in Youngs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Orioles are 5-0 in Youngs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road favorite.
Minnesota
- Under is 7-0-1 in Twins last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Twins are 7-0 in Obers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Twins are 6-0 in Obers last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Obers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.67 |
+140
|
o8.0 -114
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.56 |
-155
|
u8.5 -116
|
-1.5 +140
|
Cincinnati
- Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 7-0 in Reds last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 6-0 in Burkes last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Burkes last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-2 in White Sox last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Burkes last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.00 |
-161
|
o8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +105
|
|
3.38 |
+146
|
u8.5 -116
|
+1.5 -116
|
Philadelphia
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 on grass.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
St. Louis
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pallantes last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pallantes last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Pallantes last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Cardinals are 8-1 in Pallantes last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+169)
o0.5 +169
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.00 |
-142
|
o9.0 -115
|
-1.5 +115
|
|
4.13 |
+129
|
u9.5 -126
|
+1.5 -131
|
Texas
- Rangers are 5-0 in Bradfords last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Under is 7-0 in Bradfords last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bradfords last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Rangers are 5-0 in Bradfords last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Jake Burger o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
o1.5 +150
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.72 |
-137
|
o7.5 -107
|
-1.5 +129
|
|
4.09 |
+124
|
u7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -140
|
Milwaukee
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games.
- Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. National League West.
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 6-0 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Padres are 5-0 in Buehlers last 5 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5 +175
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.39 |
+152
|
o9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -136
|
|
5.63 |
-168
|
u9.5 -120
|
-1.5 +125
|
Colorado
- Rockies are 7-0 in Suganos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Rockies are 8-0 in Suganos last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rockies are 4-0 in Suganos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Arizona
- Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Under is 14-5 in Diamondbacks last 19 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+142)
o0.5 +142
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.63 |
-160
|
o9.5 -126
|
-1.5 +102
|
|
5.76 |
+146
|
u10.0 -106
|
+1.5 -116
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Under is 8-0 in Martinezs last 8 starts on grass.
- Under is 8-0 in Martinezs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
Athletics
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 games a home underdog.
- Under is 4-1-1 in last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Top Projection
Tyler Soderstrom o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
o0.5 +164
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.23 |
-190
|
o7.5 -112
|
-1.5 -110
|
|
3.64 |
+173
|
u8.0 -114
|
+1.5 -102
|
Houston
- Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Browns last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Astros are 4-0 in Browns last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
San Francisco
- 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.
- Over is 4-1-2 in Giants last 7 vs. American League West.
Top Projection
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+255)
o0.5 +255
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.52 |
+238
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 +105
|
|
5.59 |
-265
|
u8.5 -110
|
-1.5 -118
|
Kansas City
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
LA Dodgers
- Under is 5-0-1 in Dodgers last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Dodgers are 4-0 in Snells last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-103
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-107
|
-- |
-- |
Baltimore
- Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Orioles are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Bazs last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0-1 in Matthews' last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Matthews' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Twins last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-161
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+129
|
-- |
-- |
Philadelphia
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 games as a favorite.
- Phillies are 7-0 in Wheelers last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 on grass.
St. Louis
- Under is 8-0 in Leahys last 8 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Leahys last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Leahys last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Leahys last 5 starts as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-183
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+152
|
-- |
-- |
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games as a road underdog.
Athletics
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 games a home underdog.
- Under is 4-1-1 in last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+129
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-161
|
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-1 in Feltners last 6 starts on grass.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Kellys last 5 starts vs. National League West.
- Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Kellys last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Kellys last 4 starts as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-121
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-103
|
-- |
-- |
Houston
- Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
San Francisco
- Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- 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.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-126
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+109
|
-- |
-- |
Milwaukee
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 games as an underdog.
San Diego
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Padres last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Padres are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+114
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-137
|
-- |
-- |
Cleveland
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-1 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
Detroit
- Over is 3-0-2 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 home games.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+101
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-137
|
-- |
-- |
Pittsburgh
- Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Miami
- Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 10-1 in Marlins last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Marlins are 8-1 in their last 9 games as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-161
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+134
|
-- |
-- |
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Petersons last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Cubs are 4-0 in Petersons last 4 starts on grass.
Washington
- Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+105
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-121
|
-- |
-- |
Seattle
- Over is 4-0-1 in Millers last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Mariners last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 during game 2 of a series.
NY Yankees
- Over is 5-0 in Warrens last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Warrens last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-131
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+101
|
-- |
-- |
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts.
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+129
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-168
|
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 road games.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games as an underdog.
Atlanta
- Braves are 9-0 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series.
- Braves are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
- Braves are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
- Braves are 8-1 in their last 9 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+105
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-126
|
-- |
-- |
Cincinnati
- Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 7-0 in Reds last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Lowders last 4 starts as a road underdog.
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 6-1-1 in White Sox last 8 interleague games as a favorite.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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-142
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-- |
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+105
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-- |
-- |
Texas
- Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
LA Angels
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
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Run Line |
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+173
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-- |
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-219
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Kansas City
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Lynch IVs last 5 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
PIT
@
MIA
Tue, Aug 11 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
MIA (+101)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
This is not the same Paul Skenes we've seen over the last two seasons. His fastball has lost some velocity, down 2 mph from his rookie season, and the way the Marlins are constructing this lineup takes away one of his biggest weapons: his slider, which is devastating on the outer half of the plate against right-handed bats. Miami is expected to stack the lineup with six left-handed bats. Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards at the top of the order are also low-strikeout hitters who work counts and put the ball in play. Skenes has struggled to work deep into games lately, rarely making it to the sixth inning, and the Marlins have the lineup construction to drive up his pitch count and force an early exit. Polymarket has Miami trading at 50 cents, but I make them closer to 54 cents, which is why I'm backing the Marlins.
Total Bases
Heriberto Hernandez u1.5 Total Bases (-270)
Projection 0.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Heriberto Hernandez is penciled in 6th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be a downgrade from his 74% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year.. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -9° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. Paul Skenes will have the handedness advantage over Heriberto Hernandez today.. Heriberto Hernandez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (44.9% — 91st percentile) and will be challenged by baseball's 9th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup.
CLE
@
DET
Tue, Aug 11 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Colt Keith u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.7-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for hurlers.. Today, Colt Keith is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.2% rate (76th percentile).
Strikeouts Thrown
Drew Anderson o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+115)
Projection 4.27
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Drew Anderson in the 88th percentile as it relates to his strikeout skill.. Dillon Dingler, the Tigers's expected catcher today, grades out as a good pitch framer according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.7-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for hurlers.. Drew Anderson will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his metrics in all categories.
CHC
@
WAS
Tue, Aug 11 • 6:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Tyrone Taylor o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
Projection 1.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total Bases
Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.37
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, 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 in this matchup.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting of all games today.. Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the handedness advantage against Jake Irvin in today's matchup.. Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (44.7% — 91st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences today.
SEA
@
NYY
Tue, Aug 11 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.97
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his batting average skill, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 10th-best batter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Ryan Weathers throws from, Julio Rodriguez will have the upper hand today.. Out of every team playing today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
Total Bases
Austin Wells o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Austin Wells will hold the platoon advantage against Bryan Woo in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Woo has a large platoon split.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense profiles as the weakest out of every team playing today.. Austin Wells will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
BOS
@
TOR
Tue, Aug 11 • 7:07 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+105)
Projection 2.05
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Kazuma Okamoto ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kazuma Okamoto is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. Because of Patrick Sandoval's large platoon split, Kazuma Okamoto will have a big advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.. Kazuma Okamoto will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
Total Bases
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.56
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Kazuma Okamoto ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kazuma Okamoto is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. Because of Patrick Sandoval's large platoon split, Kazuma Okamoto will have a big advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.. Kazuma Okamoto will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
NYM
@
ATL
Tue, Aug 11 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.73
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks as the 6th-best hitter in the league.. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (41.4% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Ozzie Albies o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.54
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Ozzie Albies is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today.. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Extreme groundball bats like Ozzie Albies usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Nolan McLean.. Ozzie Albies will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.
BAL
@
MIN
Tue, Aug 11 • 7:40 PM ET
Total
u9.5 (-114)
Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor
Play to -125. The Orioles are 21st in OPS since the All-Star break, while the Twins are 27th. Minnesota starter Bailey Ober's big weakness is inducing strikeouts (10th percentile), but Baltimore loves to go fishing (24%). Brandon Young is due for regression based on xERA, but the Twins are not the team that will bring it. Furthermore, these bullpens are both Top 10 by xERA over the last 30 days.
Total Bases
Gunnar Henderson o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.16
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Gunnar Henderson ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Gunnar Henderson is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Gunnar Henderson will hold the platoon advantage over Bailey Ober in today's matchup.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst among all the teams playing today.
CIN
@
CHW
Tue, Aug 11 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Munetaka Murakami o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Munetaka Murakami as Major League Baseball's 2nd-best home run batter.. Munetaka Murakami is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the 2nd-highest humidity of all games today at 87%.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Munetaka Murakami will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, JJ Bleday ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. JJ Bleday is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the 2nd-highest humidity of all games today at 87%.. Hitting from the opposite that Sean Burke throws from, JJ Bleday will have the upper hand today.. JJ Bleday pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.9% — 83rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
PHI
@
STL
Tue, Aug 11 • 7:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Bryson Stott o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryson Stott in the 85th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Bryson Stott is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 77% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 96°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.1-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Andre Pallante throws from, Bryson Stott will have an edge in today's game.
Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kyle Schwarber projects as the 3rd-best home run hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 96°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.1-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Andre Pallante throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have the upper hand today.
TEX
@
LAA
Tue, Aug 11 • 9:38 PM ET
Total Hits
Mike Trout u0.5 Total Hits (+180)
Projection 0.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This matchup is forecasted to have the 5th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense is that of the the Texas Rangers.. Texas's #3-ranked outfield defense on the slate poses a formidable challenge for Mike Trout, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.
Total Bases
Jose Siri u1.5 Total Bases (-235)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This matchup is forecasted to have the 5th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Jose Siri pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (40.2% — 84th percentile) and will be challenged by the league's 11th-deepest LF fences in today's game.. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense is that of the the Texas Rangers.
MIL
@
SD
Tue, Aug 11 • 9:40 PM ET
Moneyline
MIL (-135)
Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor
Play to -150. Walker Buehler has an ERA north of 5.00 due in part to his pitiful chase rate (10th percentile) and whiff rate (11th percentile). Unfortunately for him, the Brewers offense is Top 5 in both areas. Milwaukee is also 11th in OPS since the All-Star break. Buehler's opposite number, southpaw Kyle Harrison, figures to give the Padres fits based on their season-long OPS vs. lefties (.672, 27th).
Total RBIs
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.64
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. Manny Machado will have the handedness advantage against Kyle Harrison in today's game.. Manny Machado will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.
COL
@
AZ
Tue, Aug 11 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Lars Nootbaar o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.8
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lars Nootbaar in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Lars Nootbaar is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.. Lars Nootbaar will hold the platoon advantage against Tomoyuki Sugano in today's matchup.. Lars Nootbaar will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Total Bases
Nolan Arenado o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
TB
@
ATH
Tue, Aug 11 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.9
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Lawrence Butler has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (83% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 96°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.5-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for bats.. Lawrence Butler will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Martinez in today's matchup.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of every team playing today.
Total Bases
Carlos Cortes o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Carlos Cortes is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 96°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.5-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for bats.. Carlos Cortes will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Martinez today.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of every team playing today.
HOU
@
SF
Tue, Aug 11 • 9:45 PM ET
Total RBIs
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.5
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryce Eldridge in the 89th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Bryce Eldridge is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Brown throws from, Bryce Eldridge will have an edge today.. Bryce Eldridge will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.53
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 92nd percentile when estimating his home run ability.. Willy Adames is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.. Extreme flyball hitters like Willy Adames usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Hunter Brown.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Willy Adames will hold that advantage in today's game.
KC
@
LAD
Tue, Aug 11 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB when assessing his batting average ability.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have an edge in today's matchup.. Bobby Witt Jr. hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (43.3% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.
Total Bases
Michael Massey o1.5 Total Bases (+270)
Projection 1.13
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
STL
@
CIN
Mon, Aug 17 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Bases
JJ Wetherholt o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2.03
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, JJ Wetherholt ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. JJ Wetherholt is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game.. The #1 field in MLB for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball.. Dry weather has a small yet noteworthy link with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-least humidity on the slate today at 89%.
Total RBIs
Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+153)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Nolan Gorman ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Nolan Gorman is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #1 field in MLB for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. Dry weather has a small yet noteworthy link with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-least humidity on the slate today at 89%.. Because of Brady Singer's huge platoon split, Nolan Gorman will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup.
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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