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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.36 |
+126 
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o7.5 -110 
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+1.5 -170 
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4.62 |
-140 
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u8.0 -115
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-1.5 +145 
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Houston
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Astros are 11-1 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 8-2 in Astros last 10 overall.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Isaac Paredes o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.33 |
+175 
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o8.5 -105
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+1.5 -115
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5.30 |
-190
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u9.0 -119
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-1.5 +110
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Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0-1 in Singers last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Singers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Singers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Singers last 4 road starts.
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Top Projection
Eugenio Suarez o0.5 Total RBIs (+237)
o0.5+237
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.19 |
-108
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o8.0 -121 
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-1.5 +155
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4.57 |
+100
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u8.5 -110
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+1.5 -175
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Chi. White Sox
- Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
St. Louis
- Over is 6-0-1 in Cardinals last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Leahys last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Leahys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Leahys last 8 home starts.
Top Projection
Nathan Church o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1400)
o0.5+1400
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.00 |
+126
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o8.5 +100
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+1.5 -170 
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4.93 |
-130
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u9.0 -115
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-1.5 +155
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 7-0 in Luzardos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Phillies are 6-0 in Luzardos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Atlanta
- Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 games as an underdog.
- Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Braves are 4-1 in Mahles last 5 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+193)
o0.5+193
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.86 |
+110
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o8.0 -115
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+1.5 -190
|
|
5.04 |
-125
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +165
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Rockers last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Rockers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Arizona
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games following a win.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Gabriel Moreno o0.5 Total RBIs (+221)
o0.5+221
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.83 |
-170
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o9.0 -139
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-1.5 +115
|
|
4.79 |
+150
|
u9.5 -105
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+1.5 -105
|
Seattle
- Mariners are 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Jumps last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-1 in last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+183)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.34 |
+142
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o8.5 -115
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+1.5 -145
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4.95 |
-155
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u8.5 +100
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-1.5 +136
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Colorado
- Under is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Rockies last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Hughes' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 overall.
Detroit
- Under is 6-0-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. National League West.
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.85 |
+155
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o7.5 +100
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+2.5 -280
|
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4.64 |
-175
|
u7.5 -115
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-2.5 +202
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Kansas City
- Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Camerons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in Tolles last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.85 |
+110
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o8.5 -130
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+1.5 -178
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|
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5.36 |
-125
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u9.5 -135
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-1.5 +165
|
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 8-1 in Painters last 9 starts on grass.
- Over is 7-1 in Painters last 8 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 8-1 in Painters last 9 starts overall.
Atlanta
- Braves are 5-0 in Holmes' last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 13-1-1 in Holmes' last 15 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 games as an underdog.
- Over is 8-1 in Holmes' last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.42 |
+158
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o7.5 -105
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+1.5 -140
|
|
5.31 |
-184
|
u7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +125
|
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0-1 in Scotts last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Scotts last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Mets are 5-0 in Scotts last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.56 |
+105
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o9.0 -110
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+1.5 -190
|
|
5.03 |
-118
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u9.5 -128
|
-1.5 +160
|
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Washington
- Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Irvins last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.80 |
+134
|
o7.5 +102
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.07 |
-145
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +160
|
Baltimore
- Over is 6-0 in Rogers' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Ceases last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Ceases last 6 starts overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Ceases last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.28 |
+124
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o7.5 -115
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+1.5 -160
|
|
|
4.39 |
-140
|
u8.0 -118
|
-1.5 +146
|
Houston
- Under is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Astros last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Astros are 5-0 in Wesneskis last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Peraltas last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.48 |
-145
|
o8.0 -120
|
-1.5 +110
|
|
3.88 |
+130
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -135
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
- Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 games on grass.
- Over is 7-0 in Wrobleskis last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Wrobleskis last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Miami
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 home games.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.38 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
4.33 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Guardians are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Guardians last 7 games as an underdog.
Minnesota
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 12-3-1 in Twins last 16 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.12 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.08 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0 in Burns' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
- Reds are 5-0 in Burns' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Reds last 9 vs. National League Central.
Milwaukee
- Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
HOU
@
TB
Sat, Sep 12 • 6:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Junior Caminero o0.5 Total Home Runs (+265)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
It’s arrows up for Junior Caminero.
The powerful righty has seen all his indicators spike against Peter Lambert’s pitch mix over the last 25 at bats. His average exit velocity is up almost four miles per hour, his barrel rate is up over 10%, and his hard hit rate has soared to 66.7%.
On the season, Caminero has managed an ISO of .250 or higher against each of Lambert’s four most-used pitches.
Moneyline
TB (-139)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I’m on the Tampa Bay Rays up to 60%.
Ian Seymour is rocking a matching 2.69 xFIP and SIERA with a 30.3 K% over the past 30 days.
I’m not as sold on Peter Lambert. He has allowed 1.58 baserunners per inning over the same stretch while his xFIP and SIERA sit closer to 5.0.
CIN
@
MIL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Jake Bauers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+390)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Jake Bauers has hit .364 with a 23.5% barrel rate and .545 ISO against Brady Singer’s oft-used sinker-slider combination over the last 25 games. Nobody on the Milwaukee Brewers has come close to approaching those outputs.
Singer has also gotten crushed by lefties this year, allowing a .202 ISO and 1.99 home runs per nine innings.
Total
o8.5 (-114)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I’m expecting the run parade to continue, making the Over an appealing buy to 54%.
Brady Singer owns a 6.08 ERA over nine starts against teams ranking Top-10 in OBP and OPS vs. righties, and the Milwaukee Brewers sit first or second in both.
Meanwhile, Kyle Harrison has quietly allowed a 13.8% barrel rate over the last 30 days.
CHW
@
STL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
CHW (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Luis Castillo gives Chicago a decisive frontline starting edge over Kyle Leahy. While the White Sox bats are cold (78 wRC+), Chicago's bullpen has been lockdown over the past 14 days (2.11 ERA, 1.83 BB/9), neutralizing the Cardinals' offensive advantage.
Total RBIs
Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
Projection 0.73
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Miguel Vargas is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game.. Busch Stadium has the 7th-shortest fences in Major League Baseball.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate at 88°.. Batting from the same side that Kyle Leahy throws from, Miguel Vargas has a tough challenge in today's matchup.
PHI
@
ATL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kyle Schwarber o0.5 Total Home Runs (+250)
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst
Kyle Schwarber demolishes baseballs, especially against right-handed pitching. He owns a staggering 20.8% barrel rate during the last 30 days and more than half of his balls in play in that span have been in the air. Tyler Mahle isn't particularly prone to surrendering home runs, but Schwarber is as close to matchup-proof as it gets in Major League Baseball when betting home runs.
Moneyline
PHI (+116)
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst
Tyler Mahle owns a 1.24 ERA across his last six starts, but a 4.12 xERA in that span suggests he's been more lucky than good. Mahle has benefited from an unsustainably-high rate of runners left on base, especially when considering that he's been consistently falling behind in counts. Atlanta's arm barn is a concern tonight, too, having used Raisel Iglesias and Didier Fuentes each of the last two days. If this is a close game in the latter frames, Philadelphia is better-equipped to come away with a win.
TEX
@
AZ
Sat, Sep 12 • 8:10 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-101)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 55%. Arizona's bullpen has been excellent recently, posting a 3.17 FIP over the last week while keeping home runs to a minimum. Texas' relief corps has been less reliable, but neither offense has been particularly dominant. With Arizona's pen in strong form, I see enough downside for this game to stay Under 8.5.
Moneyline
AZ (-139)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 60%. Brandon Pfaadt has been steady lately, posting a 3.91 xERA over his last two starts while limiting home runs. Kumar Rocker has been much shakier, allowing 2.24 HR/9 with a 5.35 FIP over his last two appearances. Arizona has the stronger recent pitching profile and deserves the edge.
SEA
@
ATH
Sat, Sep 12 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Taylor Ward o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Taylor Ward ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. Among all major league parks, Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the hottest weather of all games today at 94°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 14.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.
Total Bases
Zack Gelof o1.5 Total Bases (+134)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run skill, Zack Gelof ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zack Gelof is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 54% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. Among all major league parks, Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the hottest weather of all games today at 94°.
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