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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.00 |
-110 
|
o8.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
4.51 |
+105 
|
u9.0 -125 
|
+1.5 -160
|
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 6-1 in Rodons last 7 starts as a road favorite.
- Yankees are 6-1 in Rodons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 10-1 in Yankees last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Yankees are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 starts on grass.
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Orioles are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Trent Grisham o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.83 |
+175
|
o8.0 -110 
|
+1.5 -125
|
|
4.76 |
-180
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +120 
|
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Whisenhunts last 4 starts as an underdog.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 on grass.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+237)
o0.5+237
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.13 |
+131 
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
5.12 |
-135
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +150
|
Detroit
- Under is 6-0 in Monteros last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Tigers are 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 7-0 in Ashcrafts last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 9-0 in Ashcrafts last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
o0.5+165
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.38 |
+121
|
o7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
3.62 |
-127
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +170
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 9-0 in their last 9 games following a loss.
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on fieldturf.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 6-0 in Martinezs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Rays are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
o0.5+209
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.57 |
-115
|
o8.5 -105
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
4.73 |
+108
|
u8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -155
|
St. Louis
- Under is 8-0-1 in Leahys last 9 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Leahys last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Leahys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+158)
o0.5+158
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.17 |
+212
|
o8.0 -114 
|
+1.5 -105
|
|
5.49 |
-210
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 -105
|
Miami
- Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-1 in Marlins last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 11-1 in Marlins last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 home games.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Heriberto Hernandez o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+240
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.78 |
+153
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.88 |
-160
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +130
|
Arizona
- Under is 8-0 in Kellys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 8-0 in Kellys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0 in Kellys last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Kellys last 5 starts as a favorite.
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Corbin Carroll o0.5 Total RBIs (+218)
o0.5+218
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.88 |
-110
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
4.80 |
+105
|
u8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -160
|
San Diego
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 games following a loss.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 8-2 in Padres last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Top Projection
Luis Robert Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+201)
o0.5+201
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.80 |
+130
|
o9.5 -105
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.99 |
-133
|
u10.0 -125
|
-1.5 +150
|
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-1 in last 7 games following a loss.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+166)
o0.5+166
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.57 |
-122
|
o8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +135
|
|
4.89 |
+116
|
u9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -145
|
Atlanta
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 7-1 in Braves last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games as a favorite.
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0-1 in Matthews' last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 8-1-1 in Twins last 10 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Matthews' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Byron Buxton o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5+170
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.32 |
+140
|
o7.5 -110
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.47 |
-145
|
u8.0 -125
|
-1.5 +149
|
Seattle
- Under is 5-0-1 in Millers last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Millers last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Millers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Harrisons last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Harrisons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Cal Raleigh o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.95 |
+143
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
4.31 |
-144
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +145
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a favorite.
Texas
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+245)
o0.5+245
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.54 |
+150
|
o8.0 -129
|
+2.0 -230
|
|
5.43 |
-157
|
u8.5 +105
|
-2.0 +175
|
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 interleague games.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
o0.5+188
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.42 |
+151
|
o9.0 -114
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
5.17 |
-156
|
u9.5 -120
|
-1.5 +130
|
LA Angels
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 9-1 in Angels last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 road games.
- Under is 8-1 in Angels last 9 games following a loss.
Houston
- Over is 4-0 in Javiers last 4 starts with 8 or more days of rest.
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Josh Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.37 |
-180
|
o11.5 -110
|
-1.5 -115
|
|
5.99 |
+173
|
u12.0 -125
|
+1.5 +110
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 7-0 in Lauers last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 5-0 in Lauers last 5 road starts.
Colorado
- Over is 4-0 in Feltners last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 games a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Feltners last 7 starts on grass.
- Over is 6-1 in Feltners last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Willi Castro o0.5 Total RBIs (+178)
o0.5+178
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.80 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.72 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Detroit
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 road starts.
Pittsburgh
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.55 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.82 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Diego
- Over is 5-0 in Kings last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 8-2 in Padres last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 7-3 in Padres last 10 vs. National League East.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Stocks last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.70 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.84 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Atlanta
- Braves are 11-0 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Minnesota
- Under is 5-0 in Bradleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.76 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.29 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 interleague games.
- Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.17 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.15 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Pfaadts last 5 road starts.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 8-1 in Pfaadts last 9 starts on grass.
Boston
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Tolles last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Tolles last 6 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.81 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.47 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Miami
- Under is 8-0 in Alcantaras last 8 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Alcantaras last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.82 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.87 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 4-0 in Frieds last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 10-1 in Yankees last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Baltimore
- Over is 7-0 in Bassitts last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 7-0 in Bassitts last 7 starts on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.64 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.67 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on fieldturf.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East.
Tampa Bay
- Over is 7-0-1 in Rasmussens last 8 starts vs. American League East.
- Rays are 5-0 in Rasmussens last 5 starts.
- Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 overall.
- Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.49 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.01 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1-3 in Giants last 8 games as a road underdog.
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 6-1 in Messicks last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.46 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.85 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
- Over is 4-0 in Liberatores last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1 in Liberatores last 6 starts as a road underdog.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 4 of a series.
- Reds are 4-0 in Burns' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 road games.
- are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 games as a favorite.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Seattle
- Under is 3-0-2 in Mariners last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Gilberts last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0 in Gilberts last 4 interleague starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games.
- Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Nationals are 7-0 in Cavallis last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Texas
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
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LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 road games.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games as a favorite.
Houston
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games.
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LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Sasakis last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dodgers are 9-1 in Sasakis last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Colorado
- Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. National League West.
NYY
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BAL
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Pete Alonso o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Pete Alonso projects as the 18th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Pete Alonso is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in MLB for righty home runs.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 84°.. Pete Alonso will hold the platoon advantage against Carlos Rodon today.
Total Bases
Ben Rice o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.98
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Ben Rice ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ben Rice is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. The #9 stadium in baseball for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 84°.. Ben Rice will hold the platoon advantage over Shane Baz in today's matchup.
SF
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CLE
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Willy Adames u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Progressive Field has the 4th-tallest fence height (on average) among all parks.. Playing on the road typically lowers batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Willy Adames in today's matchup.. Willy Adames has taken a step back with his Barrel% of late; his 8.3% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the past week.. Willy Adames's average exit velocity has fallen off in recent games; his 87-mph seasonal mark has decreased to 82-mph in the last two weeks' worth of games.. In the past week's worth of games, Willy Adames's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 18.5%.
Total Bases
Rafael Devers o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rafael Devers in the 97th percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Rafael Devers is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. The #2 ballpark in the league for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation often leads to more offense.. Rafael Devers has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
DET
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PIT
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Esmerlyn Valdez o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Esmerlyn Valdez in the 96th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Esmerlyn Valdez is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Esmerlyn Valdez has a ton of pop (96th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a guarantee (30.2% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Keider Montero struggles to strike batters out (9th percentile K%) — great news for Valdez.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Esmerlyn Valdez will hold that advantage today.. Esmerlyn Valdez has posted a .387 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, checking in at the 96th percentile.
Total Bases
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.93
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Oneil Cruz projects as the 13th-best home run hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. Oneil Cruz will hold the platoon advantage against Keider Montero in today's matchup.. Oneil Cruz has a ton of pop (98th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (30.7% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Keider Montero struggles to strike batters out (8th percentile K%) — great news for Cruz.. Oneil Cruz will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
TOR
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TB
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
George Springer o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.86
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, George Springer ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. George Springer is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Tropicana Field as the 3rd-best venue in the league for RHB home runs.. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense is that of the Tampa Bay Rays.. Despite posting a .307 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes George Springer has been unlucky given the .037 gap between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .344.
Total Bases
Alejandro Kirk 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 Alejandro Kirk in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his batting average talent.. Alejandro Kirk is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Tropicana Field as the 3rd-best venue in the league for RHB home runs.. Alejandro Kirk has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense is that of the Tampa Bay Rays.
STL
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CIN
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-103)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Under 8.5 leans on Cincinnati’s struggling offense and both bullpens holding their own. The Reds have managed a 64 wRC+ over their last eight games, while St. Louis should face a strong Cincinnati relief corps once Abbott exits. With Leahy dealing, this matchup has a lower-scoring path tonight.
Moneyline
STL (-116)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
St. Louis has the cleaner profile behind Kyle Leahy, who owns a 2.55 FIP over his last five starts with excellent control and limited homer damage. Cincinnati enters ice cold with a 64 wRC+ over its last eight games, while Andrew Abbott’s command issues give the Cardinals an offensive path.
MIA
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PHI
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
MIA (+197)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
Fading the Philadelphia Phillies with Zack Wheeler on the mound isn't an easy sell, but think about how difficult Wheeler is for even a good offense. Nothing is going to come easy; you're going to have to scrap and claw for runs. Whether it's by working counts, driving up his pitch count to get to the bullpen faster, manufacturing runs on the basepaths, or utilizing contact plays and hit-and-runs, you're not asking the Marlins to do anything they aren't already doing. This is how they score runs on a normal night. For a team with a bunch of big-time hitters with long swings, scoring runs against Wheeler can become a huge challenge. But the way to beat Wheeler is by manufacturing runs, which is exactly what the Marlins do on any given night. The Marlins are trading as a 34-cent underdog, and I price them closer to a 37-cent underdog, which is why I'm hitting the button.
Total Bases
Trea Turner o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his batting average ability, Trea Turner is projected as the 17th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. The #9 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. Long-balls are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 85°.
AZ
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BOS
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-103)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Over 8.5 is built around Boston’s offense and Arizona’s shaky bullpen. Kelly has been hittable and wild lately, while the Diamondbacks’ relief corps owns a 5.33 xERA over the last week. Suarez is steadier, but Arizona’s offense is above average enough to contribute if Boston leads scoring.
Spread
BOS -1.5 (+129)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Boston has a strong runline path with Merrill Kelly struggling and walking hitters lately. The Red Sox still own a 125 wRC+ over their last 15 games, while Ranger Suarez brings stability at Fenway. Arizona’s weaker road offense also gives Boston a cleaner chance to create separation tonight at home.
SD
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NYM
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Luis Robert Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.63
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Luis Robert Jr. ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Luis Robert Jr. is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The shallowest centerfield fences in Major League Baseball are found in Citi Field.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 83°.. Luis Robert Jr. will have the handedness advantage against Robbie Ray today.
Total Bases
Bo Bichette o1.5 Total Bases (+133)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his batting average ability, Bo Bichette is projected as the 6th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bo Bichette is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. The shallowest centerfield fences in Major League Baseball are found in Citi Field.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 83°.. Bo Bichette will have the handedness advantage over Robbie Ray today.
ATH
@
KC
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+166)
Projection 0.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Zack Gelof ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zack Gelof has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (75% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in Major League Baseball for run-scoring.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in MLB, which tends to lead to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the highest temperatures of all games today at 87°.
Total Bases
Isaac Collins u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Isaac Collins is penciled in 8th on the lineup card in this matchup.. In MLB, Kauffman Stadium's right field fences are the deepest.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 12.8-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for hurlers.. Isaac Collins's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off this season; his 89.4-mph mark last year has dropped off to 87.2-mph.. Isaac Collins's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined from last season to this one, decreasing from 45.1% to 38.4%.
ATL
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MIN
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Austin Riley o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Riley in the 94th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.. Austin Riley has made significant strides with his Barrel% recently, upping his 12.5% seasonal rate to 31.8% in the last 14 days.. Austin Riley has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 101.5-mph average over the past two weeks to his seasonal average of 95.3-mph.
Total Bases
Royce Lewis o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Royce Lewis in the 87th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Royce Lewis is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Royce Lewis will hold that advantage today.. In the last week's worth of games, Royce Lewis's 36.4% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 15.5%.. Checking in at the 76th percentile, Royce Lewis has notched a .294 Isolated Power rate (ISO) this year.
SEA
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MIL
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-112)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Over 7.5 has a path despite Milwaukee’s recent offensive slump. Seattle owns a 122 wRC+ over the last week, while Bryce Miller’s struggles give the Brewers a chance to contribute at home. The Mariners’ bullpen also owns a 4.55 FIP recently, keeping late scoring in play tonight.
Moneyline
MIL (-155)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Milwaukee has the cleaner profile behind Kyle Harrison, who owns a 2.14 FIP at American Family Field compared to 4.87 on the road. Bryce Miller enters in shaky form with a 5.71 monthly FIP, and the Brewers’ 111 home wRC+ gives them a stronger offensive base overall tonight in Milwaukee.
WAS
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TEX
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 90th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Daylen Lile is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Batting from the opposite that Cal Quantrill throws from, Daylen Lile will have an edge in today's game.. Daylen Lile has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 93.4-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal 88.5-mph figure.
Total Bases
Corey Seager o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Corey Seager ranks as the 14th-best hitter in baseball.. Corey Seager is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Corey Seager will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.. Corey Seager has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 15.6% seasonal rate to 26.7% over the last week.
CHW
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CHC
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Munetaka Murakami o1.5 Total Bases (+141)
Projection 1.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Munetaka Murakami projects as the 2nd-best home run hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Munetaka Murakami is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. This game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest humidity of the day (78%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.. Hitting from the opposite that Kevin Gausman throws from, Munetaka Murakami will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Munetaka Murakami has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 105.5-mph average over the last week to his seasonal figure of 100.4-mph.
Total Bases
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Among all stadiums, Wrigley Field's LF dimensions are the 7th-shallowest.. This game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest humidity of the day (78%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.. Seiya Suzuki will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.
LAA
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HOU
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.07
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Yordan Alvarez projects as the 2nd-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Yordan Alvarez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today.. Minute Maid Park has the 2nd-shallowest fences in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs.. Hitting from the opposite that George Klassen throws from, Yordan Alvarez will have the upper hand today.. Out of every team playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.
Total Bases
MB
Moises Ballesteros u1.5 Total Bases (-190)
Projection 0.73
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year, Moises Ballesteros has been lifted for a pinch-hitter in 39% of his appearances when starting against right-handed pitcher.. Minute Maid Park profiles as the #27 ballpark in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, the 3rd-tallest fences are at Minute Maid Park.. The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.. Playing on the road typically weakens hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Moises Ballesteros in today's matchup.
LAD
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COL
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Hunter Goodman o1.5 Total Bases (-107)
Projection 2.33
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Hunter Goodman projects as the 12th-best home run hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Hunter Goodman is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best ballpark in the majors for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to better offense.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total Bases
Ezequiel Tovar o1.5 Total Bases (+139)
Projection 1.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best ballpark in the majors for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to better offense.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Ezequiel Tovar will have the handedness advantage against Eric Lauer today.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Ezequiel Tovar will hold that advantage today.
ATL
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CHW
Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-105)
Pick made: 2 months ago
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Atlanta and Chicago send two of the best lineups in baseball to the dish, and they respectively rank eighth and third in wOBA against lefties for the campaign. The two clubs have also trended to the Over, and I'm particularly expecting White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay to struggle considering he's saddled with the fifth-highest xERA in baseball among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings this year.
Moneyline
ATL (-112)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
I'm fading Chicago White Sox lefty Anthony Kay on Thursday. He's sporting the fifth-highest xERA among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings, after all. Plus, the Atlanta Braves enter ranked eighth in wOBA against southpaws for the season and sixth in overall xwOBA across the past 14 days.
BOS
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NYY
Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-110)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
The Yankees rank Top-3 in OPS, ISO, OBP, xWOBA, and hard hit rate when facing left-handed pitching. The Red Sox have hit righties very well over the past four weeks, sitting ninth in wOBA, ninth in ISO, and fourth in batting average. Play the Over to -120.
Moneyline
NYY (-135)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Ranger Suarez has started four games against teams ranking Top-10 in OPS vs. left-handed pitching, allowing 13 runs and posting a 6.13 ERA during those games. The New York Yankees lead the majors in OPS against lefties so they’re a prime candidate to cause Suarez problems. Playable to -145.
SF
@
ATL
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-116)
Pick made: 2 months ago
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Moneyline
SF (+124)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
The Braves have dropped five of six while averaging just 2.8 runs per game and ranking 29th in wOBA without Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring), and it’s been a smoke-and-mirrors start for veteran lefty Martin Perez, and there’s serious statistical correction ahead of his .230 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate considering they’re both high-end marks about pitchers with at least 60 innings this season. San Francisco is just the offense to kick-start the regression, too. The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and fourth in xwOBA over the past 30 days, after all.
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