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Predicted Score

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.57 @ 4.64

BAL
BAL logo
BAL

Guardians vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.57

+115

o8.5 -110

+1.5 -180

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

4.64

-125

u8.5 +100

-1.5 +160

Minnesota @ Detroit
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.31 @ 4.59

DET
DET logo
DET

Twins vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

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MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.31

+125

o8.0 -115

+1.5 -166

DET logo
DET
DET

4.59

-130

u8.5 -115

-1.5 +150

Top Projection Royce Lewis o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
o1.5+180
Houston @ Philadelphia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

4.93 @ 5.16

PHI
PHI logo
PHI

Astros vs Phillies · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

4.93

+125

o8.5 -115

+1.5 -160

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

5.16

-135

u9.0 -118

-1.5 +145

Top Projection Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+164)
o0.5+164
NY Mets @ Miami
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.54 @ 3.93

MIA
MIA logo
MIA

Mets vs Marlins · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML

Total

Run Line

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.54

+116

o7.5 -125

+1.5 -178

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

3.93

-130

u8.0 -109

-1.5 +160

Top Projection Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+190
LA Angels @ Boston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

3.96 @ 4.35

BOS
BOS logo
BOS

Angels vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML

Total

Run Line

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

3.96

+126

o7.5 -117

+1.5 -170

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

4.35

-136

u8.0 -115

-1.5 +155

Top Projection Trevor Story o0.5 Total RBIs (+198)
o0.5+198
Colorado @ NY Yankees
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

COL logo
COL
COL

3.57 @ 5.36

NYY
NYY logo
NYY

Rockies vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

COL logo
COL
COL

3.57

+285

o8.0 -105

+2.5 -130

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

5.36

-310

u8.5 -125

-2.5 +115

Top Projection Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+242)
o0.5+242
Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TB logo
TB
TB

5.15 @ 5.08

ATL
ATL logo
ATL

Rays vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

TB logo
TB
TB

5.15

+101

o8.5 +100

+1.5 -200

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

5.08

-111

u8.5 -112

-1.5 +150

Top Projection Ronald Acuna Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+185
Pittsburgh @ Chi. White Sox
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

4.50 @ 4.75

CHW
CHW logo
CHW

Pirates vs White Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

4.50

+131

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -160

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.75

-140

u8.5 -110

-1.5 +145

Top Projection Henry Davis o0.5 Total RBIs (+302)
o0.5+302
Arizona @ Kansas City
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

5.34 @ 4.59

KC
KC logo
KC

Diamondbacks vs Royals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

5.34

-115

o9.0 -115

-1.5 +140

KC logo
KC
KC

4.59

+105

u9.5 -110

+1.5 -159

Chi. Cubs @ Milwaukee
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

3.89 @ 4.24

MIL
MIL logo
MIL

Cubs vs Brewers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

3.89

+195

o7.5 +100

+1.5 -112

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

4.24

-210

u7.5 -108

-1.5 +100

Top Projection Michael Conforto o0.5 Total RBIs (+375)
o0.5+375
Texas @ Seattle
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.11 @ 4.24

SEA
SEA logo
SEA

Rangers vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.11

+105

--

--

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

4.24

-125

--

--

Washington @ San Diego
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

4.09 @ 4.57

SD
SD logo
SD

Nationals vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

4.09

+165

o7.5 -114

+1.5 -135

SD logo
SD
SD

4.57

-180

u8.0 -115

-1.5 +125

Toronto @ Athletics
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

5.44 @ 3.86

ATH
ATH logo
ATH

Blue Jays vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

5.44

-170

o9.5 -115

-1.5 -105

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

3.86

+163

u9.5 +100

+1.5 +100

Top Projection George Springer o1.5 Total RBIs (+376)
o0.5+130
St. Louis @ San Francisco
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

STL logo
STL
STL

4.18 @ 3.71

SF
SF logo
SF

Cardinals vs Giants · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

STL logo
STL
STL

4.18

-104

o7.5 -110

-1.5 +160

SF logo
SF
SF

3.71

-105

u8.0 -115

+1.5 -180

Top Projection Nolan Gorman o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+155)
o1.5+155
Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

3.60 @ 5.31

LAD
LAD logo
LAD

Reds vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

3.60

+275

o8.0 -118

+2.5 -125

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

5.31

-319

u8.5 -110

-2.5 +115

Top Projection Teoscar Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
o1.5+135
Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE @ Baltimore Orioles image thumbnail BAL Tue, Sep 8 • 6:35 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Brandon Young logo
Brandon Young u3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+100)
Projection 3.35
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Per the leading projection system (THE BAT X), the team with the 3rd-least strikeout-prone lineup in today's games is the Cleveland Guardians with a 18.3% underlying K%.. It is expected that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (James Jean) in charge of the strike zone in today's game.. Samuel Basallo, the Orioles's expected catcher today, grades out as a weak pitch framer according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate at 81°.. With 8 batters of opposing handedness in the opposing team's projected lineup, Brandon Young will have a tough challenge while lacking the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Colton Cowser logo
Colton Cowser u1.5 Total Bases (-275)
Projection 0.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 42 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Colton Cowser is projected to bat 9th in the batting order in this matchup.. Colton Cowser has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.4%) and will be challenged by MLB's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's game.
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Minnesota Twins image thumbnail MIN @ Detroit Tigers image thumbnail DET Tue, Sep 8 • 6:40 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Royce Lewis logo
Royce Lewis o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+115)
Projection 1.93
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Royce Lewis ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Extreme flyball bats like Royce Lewis tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Anderson.
Total RBIs
Dillon Dingler logo
Dillon Dingler o0.5 Total RBIs (+183)
Projection 0.56
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dillon Dingler in the 78th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Dillon Dingler is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.. Dillon Dingler will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Houston Astros image thumbnail HOU @ Philadelphia Phillies image thumbnail PHI Tue, Sep 8 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
Houston Astros image thumbnail HOU (+120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Chris Vasile logo
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

Philadelphia's 21-9 run over its last 30 makes this uncomfortable, but the pitching matchup creates value. Hayden Wesneski has held opponents to a .530 OPS over the last 28 days and is coming off two dominant starts. Andrew Painter owns a 5.55 ERA, while left-handed hitters have posted an .812 OPS against him — a dangerous matchup with Yordan Alvarez anchoring Houston’s lineup.

Total RBIs
Christian Walker logo
Christian Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.53
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Christian Walker ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).
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New York Mets image thumbnail NYM @ Miami Marlins image thumbnail MIA Tue, Sep 8 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Juan Soto logo
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.67
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in the league.. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Sandy Alcantara throws from, Juan Soto will have the upper hand in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Juan Soto logo
Juan Soto o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-130)
Projection 2.43
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in the league.. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Sandy Alcantara throws from, Juan Soto will have the upper hand in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.
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Los Angeles Angels image thumbnail LAA @ Boston Red Sox image thumbnail BOS Tue, Sep 8 • 6:45 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jose Siri logo
Jose Siri o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+155)
Projection 1.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 32 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Siri in the 94th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. Jose Siri has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (84% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. Jose Siri will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Patrick Sandoval in today's game... and even better, Sandoval has a large platoon split.. Jose Siri hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 3rd-shallowest CF fences today.
Total RBIs
Trevor Story logo
Trevor Story o0.5 Total RBIs (+198)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trevor Story in the 80th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Trevor Story is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. Hitting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Trevor Story will have an advantage in today's matchup.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense projects as the 4th-worst out of all the teams in action today.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Trevor Story will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Colorado Rockies image thumbnail COL @ New York Yankees image thumbnail NYY Tue, Sep 8 • 7:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Hunter Goodman logo
Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+242)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Hunter Goodman as MLB's 12th-best home run hitter.. Hunter Goodman is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.
Total RBIs
Ben Rice logo
Ben Rice o0.5 Total RBIs (+158)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Ben Rice ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ben Rice is penciled in 1st in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Gabriel Hughes throws from, Ben Rice will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Ben Rice pulls many of his flyballs (35.2% — 83rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Ben Rice will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB @ Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL Tue, Sep 8 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Jonathan Aranda logo
Jonathan Aranda o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.79
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jonathan Aranda ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jonathan Aranda is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.. Hitting from the opposite that AJ Smith-Shawver throws from, Jonathan Aranda will have an advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Austin Riley logo
Austin Riley o1.5 Total Bases (+185)
Projection 1.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Riley in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.. Austin Riley hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays.. Austin Riley will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.
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Pittsburgh Pirates image thumbnail PIT @ Chicago White Sox image thumbnail CHW Tue, Sep 8 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Oneil Cruz logo
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.66
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the majors's 13th-best home run hitter.. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game.. Hitting from the opposite that Sean Burke throws from, Oneil Cruz will have the upper hand today.. Extreme groundball bats like Oneil Cruz are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Sean Burke.
Total Bases
Miguel Vargas logo
Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Miguel Vargas pulls many of his flyballs (36.7% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Miguel Vargas will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Arizona Diamondbacks image thumbnail AZ @ Kansas City Royals image thumbnail KC Tue, Sep 8 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Gabriel Moreno logo
Gabriel Moreno o0.5 Total RBIs (+167)
Projection 0.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Gabriel Moreno is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 96°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.7-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.
Total Hits
Michael Massey logo
Michael Massey u0.5 Total Hits (+175)
Projection 0.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Massey in the 19th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Michael Massey pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.3% — 94th percentile) and will be challenged by the game's deepest RF fences in today's matchup.
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Chicago Cubs image thumbnail CHC @ Milwaukee Brewers image thumbnail MIL Tue, Sep 8 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Pedro Ramirez logo
Pedro Ramirez o1.5 Total Bases (+275)
Projection 1.16
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pedro Ramirez in the 92nd percentile when estimating his batting average skill.
Total RBIs
William Contreras logo
William Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+195)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
William Contreras's batting average talent is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. William Contreras is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. William Contreras will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against David Peterson in today's game.. William Contreras hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and William Contreras will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Washington Nationals image thumbnail WAS @ San Diego Padres image thumbnail SD Tue, Sep 8 • 9:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Keibert Ruiz logo
Keibert Ruiz o0.5 Total RBIs (+275)
Projection 0.37
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The weather forecast expects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Keibert Ruiz will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Casey Mize today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
James Wood logo
James Wood o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-101)
Projection 2.2
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his BABIP talent, James Wood is projected as the 4th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. James Wood is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The weather forecast expects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Batting from the opposite that Casey Mize throws from, James Wood will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
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Toronto Blue Jays image thumbnail TOR @ Athletics Athletics image thumbnail ATH Tue, Sep 8 • 9:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Zack Gelof logo
Zack Gelof o1.5 Total RBIs (+520)
Projection 0.54
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 85th percentile when it comes to his home run talent.. Zack Gelof is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 57% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. The weather report calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Zack Gelof will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Total RBIs
George Springer logo
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+137)
Projection 0.72
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, George Springer ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. George Springer is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The weather report calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Among every team on the slate today, the worst outfield defense is that of the the Athletics.
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St. Louis Cardinals image thumbnail STL @ San Francisco Giants image thumbnail SF Tue, Sep 8 • 9:45 PM ET
Total RBIs
Bryce Eldridge logo
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.53
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryce Eldridge in the 91st percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Bryce Eldridge is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 12.4-mph in this contest, the best of the day for hitters.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Bryce Eldridge will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o1.5 Total RBIs (+500)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average ability.. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 12.4-mph in this contest, the best of the day for hitters.. Hitting from the opposite that Landen Roupp throws from, Alec Burleson will have an edge in today's game.
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Cincinnati Reds image thumbnail CIN @ Los Angeles Dodgers image thumbnail LAD Tue, Sep 8 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Tyler Stephenson logo
Tyler Stephenson o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
Projection 1.39
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.. Tyler Stephenson is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 70% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 92°.. Hitting from the opposite that Tarik Skubal throws from, Tyler Stephenson will have an advantage today.. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of every team playing today.
Total Bases
Sal Stewart logo
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sal Stewart in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Sal Stewart is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 92°.. Hitting from the opposite that Tarik Skubal throws from, Sal Stewart will have an edge today.. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of every team playing today.
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The run line is another name for a point spread that you may be more familiar with in NBA and NFL betting. A point spread varies in the NFL and NBA from as little as 0.5 points up to double-digit spreads. A baseball run line is almost always a 1.5-point spread.

The favorite will be -1.5 while the underdog will be +1.5. At the end of the game, if you take away 1.5 runs from the favorite or add 1.5 runs to the underdog and they end up winning the game, you win your MLB pick against the spread.

Totals (Over/Under)

Another common wager is to bet on the total in baseball, which is a bet on the total runs scored in the baseball game. You are simply choosing whether the final score will be Over or Under that total. Betting the Over/Under on a matchup is a great way to get started in MLB score predictions.

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NRFI/YRFI MLB Picks

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.