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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.36 |
-130 
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o9.5 -106 
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-1.5 +122
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5.16 |
+120 
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u10.0 -115
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+1.5 -135 
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San Diego
- Over is 6-0 in Vasquezs last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Vasquezs last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Vasquezs last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Padres last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. National League West.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 overall.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.95 |
+143 
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o7.5 +105
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+1.5 -160
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4.77 |
-150
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u7.5 -115
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-1.5 +150
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San Francisco
- Over is 5-0-2 in Giants last 7 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Webbs last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 vs. National League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Skenes' last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Pirates last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.14 |
+162
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o7.5 -115 
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+1.5 -135
|
|
4.91 |
-170
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u8.0 -115
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-1.5 +125
|
Toronto
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 on grass.
Cleveland
- Over is 6-0 in Williams' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 7-0 in Williams' last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Guardians are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.74 |
+115
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o7.5 -115
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+1.5 -195
|
|
4.64 |
-124
|
u8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +170
|
NY Mets
- Over is 7-0-1 in Mets last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 overall.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
Tampa Bay
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 vs. National League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.57 |
-160
|
o9.5 -115
|
-1.5 +100
|
|
4.35 |
+150
|
u10.5 -117
|
+1.5 -108
|
Atlanta
- Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
- Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Braves are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Washington
- Under is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 home games.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Irvins last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.48 |
+110
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o7.0 -124 
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+1.5 -195
|
|
4.60 |
-115
|
u7.5 -105 
|
-1.5 +180
|
Seattle
- Under is 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts as a favorite.
Boston
- Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 home games.
- Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.62 |
+105
|
o9.5 -114
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
5.22 |
-115
|
u10.0 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
Miami
- Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 14-3 in Marlins last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-2 in Royals last 8 games a home underdog.
- Royals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Royals are 9-0 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.49 |
-110
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o8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
4.77 |
+105
|
u9.0 -125
|
+1.5 -160
|
Detroit
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts overall.
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0-2 in Prielipps last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 5-0 in Prielipps last 5 starts a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Prielipps last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Prielipps last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.67 |
+115
|
o10.0 -118
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+1.5 -185
|
|
4.96 |
-120
|
u10.5 -115
|
-1.5 +162
|
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 7-0 in Gassers last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 games as a road underdog.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Over is 6-1 in Boyds last 7 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 7-1 in Boyds last 8 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.29 |
+168
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o7.5 +105
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.49 |
-183
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +120
|
Athletics
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 7-2 in last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 6-2 in last 8 road games.
Texas
- Under is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 home games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Rangers are 5-0 in Gores last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.78 |
-111
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o8.5 -104
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-1.5 +150 
|
|
4.28 |
+101
|
u8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -176
|
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 6-0 in Burkes last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Burkes last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
Houston
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 overall.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 on grass.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Astros last 8 vs. American League Central.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.45 |
-135
|
o11.0 -114
|
-1.5 +110
|
|
5.48 |
+130
|
u11.5 -125
|
+1.5 -125
|
Baltimore
- Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games as an underdog.
- Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 overall.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Colorado
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.53 |
-175
|
o7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +100
|
|
3.73 |
+165
|
u8.0 -119
|
+1.5 -110
|
NY Yankees
- Under is 8-0 in Coles last 8 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 on grass.
- Under is 7-0 in Coles last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 8-0 in Coles last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
LA Angels
- Under is 6-1-1 in Angels last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.80 |
-130
|
o7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +130
|
|
4.05 |
+125
|
u7.5 +100
|
+1.5 -140
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 6-0 in Luzardos last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Phillies are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Arizona
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games.
- Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.43 |
+160
|
o8.5 -118
|
+1.5 -138
|
|
4.95 |
-160
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +125
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 road games.
- Over is 7-0-1 in McGreevys last 8 starts on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 games following a loss.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 8-0 in Lauers last 8 starts as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Lauers last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
SD
@
CIN
Tue, Sep 1 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.91
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Sal Stewart ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Sal Stewart is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 93°.. Sal Stewart has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. Sal Stewart will possess the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Tyler Stephenson o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Tyler Stephenson has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (75% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 93°.. Tyler Stephenson has big-time HR ability (82nd percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (27.5% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Randy Vásquez struggles to strike batters out (18th percentile K%) — great news for Stephenson.. Tyler Stephenson has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
SF
@
PIT
Tue, Sep 1 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Bryce Eldridge ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Eldridge is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Bryce Eldridge will have an advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 90th percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Brandon Lowe is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Brandon Lowe will have the handedness advantage against Logan Webb today.. Brandon Lowe may have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the San Francisco Giants has just 1 same-handed RP.
NYM
@
TB
Tue, Sep 1 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Yandy Diaz o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 1.95
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his batting average talent, Yandy Diaz is projected as the 9th-best hitter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Yandy Diaz is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today.. Because of Sean Manaea's large platoon split, Yandy Diaz will have a gigantic advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in this game.. Yandy Diaz has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (43.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the game's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Yandy Diaz will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
ATL
@
WAS
Tue, Sep 1 • 6:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.91
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 91st percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Daylen Lile is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature on the slate at 90°.. Batting from the opposite that AJ Smith-Shawver throws from, Daylen Lile will have an advantage in today's game.. Daylen Lile will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Total Hits
Sean Murphy u0.5 Total Hits (+145)
Projection 0.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Sean Murphy's batting average ability is projected to be in the 19th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Sean Murphy is penciled in 7th in the batting order in this game.. Jake Irvin will hold the platoon advantage over Sean Murphy in today's matchup.. Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Sean Murphy in today's game.
SEA
@
BOS
Tue, Sep 1 • 6:45 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jarren Duran o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jarren Duran's BABIP talent is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Because of Bryan Woo's large platoon split, Jarren Duran will have a tremendous advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.. Jarren Duran has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's shallowest LF fences in today's game.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among every team playing today.. Jarren Duran will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Julio Rodriguez as the 14th-best batter in Major League Baseball when assessing his batting average talent.. Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Julio Rodriguez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 3rd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
MIA
@
KC
Tue, Sep 1 • 7:40 PM ET
Moneyline
KC (-118)
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
Kansas City has won eight of its last 10, and I’ll back that momentum behind Randy Dobnak. The right-hander owns a 1.92 ERA through 51 2/3 innings and has been one of baseball’s most effective starters since early July. At essentially a pick’em price at home, KC gets my money.
DET
@
MIN
Tue, Sep 1 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Kevin McGonigle o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kevin McGonigle in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Kevin McGonigle is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. Out of all the teams playing today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.. Kevin McGonigle is an extreme flyball batter and faces the weak outfield defense of Minnesota (#2-worst of all teams on the slate today).
MIL
@
CHC
Tue, Sep 1 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jackson Chourio o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jackson Chourio's batting average talent is projected to be in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Chourio is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Jackson Chourio will hold the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd in today's game.
Total Bases
William Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
William Contreras's batting average skill is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. William Contreras is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, William Contreras will have an edge in today's game.
PHI
@
AZ
Tue, Sep 1 • 9:40 PM ET
Moneyline
AZ (+119)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
Jesús Luzardo is one of the toughest starting pitchers in the National League, and he features a nasty sweeper that carries a +20 run value and a 47.9% whiff rate this season. That being said, Luzardo's sweeper is an absolute weapon against left-handed hitters, but it loses some of its effectiveness against right-handed bats. The Arizona Diamondbacks are likely to feature a lineup with Corbin Carroll as their only left-handed hitter, limiting the impact of Luzardo's best weapon. On the other side, the Phillies' two most dangerous hitters, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, don't have an advantageous matchup either. They'll face lefty Eduardo Rodriguez, who can fade his changeup away from the barrels of their bats. The Diamondbacks are trading at 45% on Polymarket, but I make them closer to a 49% underdog, which is why I'm hitting the button.
STL
@
LAD
Tue, Sep 1 • 10:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.66
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 overall offensive ability.. Jordan Walker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Hitting from the opposite that Eric Lauer throws from, Jordan Walker will have an edge in today's game.. Jordan Walker hits many of his flyballs to center field (40% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams playing today.
DET
@
CLE
Fri, Sep 4 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
David Fry u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
David Fry is projected to hit 6th in the batting order in this game, which would be a downgrade from his 72% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year.. Progressive Field has the 4th-tallest fences in the league.. Batting from the same side that Casey Mize throws from, David Fry will not have the upper hand today.
Total Bases
Riley Greene o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Riley Greene is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field fences in the majors.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the 2nd-most humid conditions of all games on the slate at 86%.
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A new and emerging MLB betting market is the NRFI/YRFI bet. These are quick-hitters in which you make a wager on the O/U total of the first inning, typically set at 0.5 runs. Thus, the bet is coined as No Run First Inning or Yes Run First Inning. No need to wait a couple of hours to cash a bet when it could be done in 20 minutes or less.
First Five Innings MLB Picks
The above options, moneyline, run line, and Over/Under, can also be placed on the first five innings of a game rather than the full game. Many experienced bettors will use this approach because, typically, this will take bullpens out of the equation and make your job researching the game easier. After all, you can just focus on the starting pitchers.
MLB Picks And Parlays
If you want to combine multiple games into one mega wager, you may consider making a parlay bet. A parlay is when you pick two or more MLB games on one single betting ticket, which will increase the payout of your bet.
But it also comes with more risk, as each of those MLB picks must hit for your ticket to pay out. Our parlay calculator is a great tool to find out what your potential payout would be.
If you're looking for more MLB picks content, check out our consensus picks and prop bets pages to get your fix. While you're at it, head over to our MLB promos page to get the best bang for your buck.
MLB Player Props
Player props are a great way to hone in on an individual matchup for a game. These types of wagers will be individualized for a player: Will Shohei Ohtani hit a home run? Will Gerrit Cole get seven strikeouts? Will Paul Skenes allow two earned runs?
You simply choose whether this outcome will happen or not. Keeping up to date on daily pitching matchups and batters on a hot streak can give you a huge boost when placing player prop bets.
MLB Futures Picks
Lastly, prior to the season and even throughout the season, you can place futures bets on all the long-term awards and outcomes. You can lock in an MLB pick on who will win their division, which squad will win the World Series, or even who will win the Rookie of the Year, MVP, or Cy Young.
MLB Free Picks FAQs
When do we release our MLB picks?
Covers’ MLB picks release on game day. Some significant matchups like playoff games release in the days leading up to the game.
What kinds of MLB picks do we make?
Covers provides free MLB picks covering many markets, including run lines, totals, moneylines, player props, and more.
