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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.99 |
+162 
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o7.5 -122 
|
+1.5 -140 
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5.18 |
-177
|
u8.5 -127 
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-1.5 +120 
|
San Francisco
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1-2 in Giants last 7 overall.
NY Mets
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Thorntons last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.79 |
-130
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o8.0 -115 
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-1.5 +125
|
|
3.78 |
+120
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u8.5 -118
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+1.5 -140
|
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 on grass.
- Over is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. National League East.
Miami
- Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a favorite.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Gustos last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Gustos last 4 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.63 |
+143
|
o7.5 -128
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
5.25 |
-153
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +140 
|
Atlanta
- Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Perezs last 4 starts on grass.
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 7-0 in their last 7 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.78 |
+143
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o7.0 -115
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+1.5 -160
|
|
3.89 |
-150 
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +145
|
Detroit
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Valdezs last 5 road starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Valdezs last 4 starts as a road favorite.
Cleveland
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 7-1 in Messicks last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-1 in Guardians last 5 vs. American League Central.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.71 |
-157
|
o9.0 -120 
|
-1.5 +102
|
|
4.95 |
+147
|
u9.5 -120
|
+1.5 -115
|
Milwaukee
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 games as an underdog.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+223)
o0.5+223
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.84 |
+157
|
o7.5 -114
|
+1.5 -145
|
|
4.67 |
-170
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +125
|
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Angels last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Kikuchis last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Angels last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-2 in Pirates last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.27 |
-134
|
o7.5 -121
|
-1.5 +123
|
|
4.36 |
+130
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -135
|
Boston
- Over is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 overall.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 on grass.
- Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games as a favorite.
Baltimore
- Over is 8-0 in Bassitts last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Bassitts last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.79 |
-105
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o6.5 -135
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-1.5 +165
|
|
4.02 |
-105
|
u7.5 -134
|
+1.5 -190
|
Tampa Bay
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 road games.
- Rays are 6-0 in Rasmussens last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 on grass.
- Rays are 6-0 in Rasmussens last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Texas
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.55 |
-104
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o9.5 -114
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
5.67 |
-105
|
u9.5 -104
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+1.5 -164
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 overall.
- Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-2 in Royals last 8 games a home underdog.
- Royals are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
- Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.70 |
+106
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o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -192
|
|
4.52 |
-109
|
u8.5 -117
|
-1.5 +165
|
Minnesota
- Over is 2-0-2 in Twins last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Twins last 7 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Twins last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as a favorite.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games as a home favorite.
- White Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.24 |
+101
|
o7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +165
|
|
4.26 |
-111
|
u8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -190
|
NY Yankees
- Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as an underdog.
San Diego
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 vs. American League East.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.83 |
-105
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +155
|
|
4.50 |
-105
|
u8.5 -106
|
+1.5 -170
|
Arizona
- Over is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Houston
- Under is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 1-0-3 in Astros last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 interleague games.
- Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.62 |
-120
|
o10.5 -122
|
-1.5 +130
|
|
5.45 |
+110
|
u11.0 -115
|
+1.5 -145
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League West.
Colorado
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 home games.
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.85 |
+205
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -114
|
|
5.04 |
-216
|
u8.0 -114
|
-1.5 +102
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.53 |
+220
|
o7.5 -120
|
+2.5 -190
|
|
4.61 |
-245
|
u8.0 -115
|
-2.5 +140
|
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-0-1 in last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Seattle
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 vs. American League West.
- Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Top Projection
George Kirby o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+116)
o5.5+116
SF
@
NYM
Sat, Sep 5 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Bryce Eldridge o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.64
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 ability.. Bryce Eldridge is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Bryce Eldridge hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's shallowest CF fences today.
Total Bases
Francisco Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Francisco Alvarez ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Francisco Alvarez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's shallowest CF fences today.. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-worst infield defense belongs to the San Francisco Giants.. Francisco Alvarez will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.
ATL
@
PHI
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Matt Olson o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.82
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Matt Olson ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Matt Olson is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game.. Citizens Bank Park grades out as the #9 park in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Homers are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the league.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 4th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ronald Acuna Jr. projects as the 9th-best hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. Citizens Bank Park grades out as the #9 park in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Homers are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the league.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 4th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
DET
@
CLE
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Kevin McGonigle o1.5 Total RBIs (+910)
Projection 0.4
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Kevin McGonigle ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Kevin McGonigle is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.. The #2 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to better offense.. Kevin McGonigle has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
Total Hits
David Fry u0.5 Total Hits (+110)
Projection 0.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
David Fry's BABIP talent is projected in the 15th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. David Fry is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card in this game, which would be a downgrade from his 66% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season.. This game is projected to have the 5th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.3-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for pitchers.
MIL
@
CIN
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
William Contreras o0.5 Total Home Runs (+600)
Projection 0.19
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects William Contreras in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. William Contreras is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best park in the majors for right-handed home runs.. This matchup is projected to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 20.7-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for hitters.
Total RBIs
Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+223)
Projection 0.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Great American Ball Park grades out as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. HRs are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest among all parks.. This matchup is projected to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 20.7-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for hitters.
LAA
@
PIT
Sat, Sep 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Oneil Cruz projects as the 13th-best home run hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #4 field in the game for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 2nd-highest humidity of all games on the slate at 77%.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest among every team on the slate today.
Total Bases
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Mike Trout projects as the 6th-best batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The #4 field in the game for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 2nd-highest humidity of all games on the slate at 77%.
TB
@
TEX
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:05 PM ET
Moneyline
TEX (-103)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Texas is swinging the bats at an elite level, ranking second in MLB with a 124 wRC+ over the last fortnight. Jacob deGrom at home as a plus-money underdog against a flat Tampa Bay offense (84 wRC+) is the clearest form-versus-price discrepancy on the entire Saturday slate.
Total RBIs
Cedric Mullins o0.5 Total RBIs (+243)
Projection 0.44
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
MIN
@
CHW
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Miguel Vargas is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for boosting offensive stats to righties.. This game is predicted to have the most humidity on the slate today (81%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.. Miguel Vargas pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.5% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences today.
Total RBIs
Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.65
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Munetaka Murakami projects as the 2nd-best home run hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Munetaka Murakami is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The #6 park in the league for boosting offensive stats to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest fences in Major League Baseball — generally good for home runs.. This game is predicted to have the most humidity on the slate today (81%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.
NYY
@
SD
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
NYY (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Carlos Rodón and Robbie Ray should duel, but New York holds the offensive edge. The Yankees boast a 112 wRC+ over the last 14 days, compared to San Diego’s sluggish 91 wRC+. With pricing set essentially at pick'em, back the lineup producing extra-base hits at a higher rate.
Total Bases
Paul Goldschmidt o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Paul Goldschmidt in the 76th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today.. In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. Batting from the opposite that Robbie Ray throws from, Paul Goldschmidt will have an advantage today.
AZ
@
HOU
Sat, Sep 5 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
HOU (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
At near pick'em odds, Houston has the decisive bullpen advantage. Houston relievers have dominated with a 3.02 FIP and 3.55 SIERA over the last two weeks. Arizona’s offense is sputtering down at an 84 wRC+, making Ethan Pecko and the Astros' superior bullpen the correct side tonight.
ATH
@
SEA
Sat, Sep 5 • 9:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
George Kirby o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+115)
Projection 6.08
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
George Kirby has averaged 92.8 adjusted pitches per GS this year, grading out in the 81st percentile.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles T-Mobile Park as the 2nd-best park in MLB for strikeouts.. Built just 17 feet above sea level, T-Mobile Park has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 2nd-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
Total RBIs
Taylor Ward o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.5
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Taylor Ward ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Taylor Ward is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game.. T-Mobile Park has the 10th-lowest average fence height among all major league stadiums.. Taylor Ward will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jeffrey Springs in today's game.. Taylor Ward has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 4th-shallowest RF fences today.
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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.
