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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Sun, May 31 • 12:15 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. logo
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 1.81
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the best batter in MLB when it comes to his batting average ability.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best park in baseball for run-scoring.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today.
Total RBIs
Kazuma Okamoto logo
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
Projection 0.56
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kazuma Okamoto in the 96th percentile when assessing his home run ability.. Kazuma Okamoto is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best park in baseball for run-scoring.. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today.
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San Diego Padres logo SD @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Sun, May 31 • 1:35 PM ET
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Moneyline
Washington Nationals logo WAS (+115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

There's isn't much to like about Griffin Canning's form this year (7.54 ERA). Zack Littell counters, and his 2.19 ERA in May shines by comparison. The Nats' bats are also doing much better over the last two weeks, ranking fourth while San Diego is 24th.

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Jackson Merrill logo
Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 93rd percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. Among all stadiums, Nationals Park's right field dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. Jackson Merrill will hold the platoon advantage against Zack Littell in today's matchup.. The Washington Nationals infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today.
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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Sun, May 31 • 1:35 PM ET
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Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 1.93
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Byron Buxton as Major League Baseball's 4th-best home run hitter.. Byron Buxton is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. Out of every team today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Brandon Lowe logo
Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brandon Lowe is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Hitting from the opposite that Zebby Matthews throws from, Brandon Lowe will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Brandon Lowe will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.
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Miami Marlins logo MIA @ New York Mets logo NYM Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total Home Runs
Juan Soto logo Juan Soto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+273)
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 minutes ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Juan Soto has absolutely mashed the baseball this season, sitting in the 99th percentile in xSLG, 97th percentile in Barrel%, and 93rd percentile in average exit velocity.

He's also beaten up right-handed pitchers, with a .659 SLG and nine of his 12 homers coming vs. righties.

Total Bases
Carson Benge logo
Carson Benge o1.5 Total Bases (+141)
Projection 1.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carson Benge in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.. Carson Benge has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (55% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today.. Batting from the opposite that Janson Junk throws from, Carson Benge will have an edge in today's game.. Carson Benge has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences today.. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Carson Benge will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Vaughn Grissom logo
Vaughn Grissom o0.5 Total RBIs (+265)
Projection 0.43
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vaughn Grissom in the 85th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.. Vaughn Grissom is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. Tropicana Field profiles as the #3 field in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hitting from the opposite that Shane McClanahan throws from, Vaughn Grissom will have an advantage in today's game.. Out of every team in action today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Total RBIs
Mike Trout logo
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
Projection 0.55
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Mike Trout projects as the 6th-best hitter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Tropicana Field profiles as the #3 field in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Tropicana Field has the 5th-shallowest LF fences among all major league parks.. Mike Trout will hold the platoon advantage against Shane McClanahan today.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Ceddanne Rafaela logo
Ceddanne Rafaela o0.5 Total RBIs (+232)
Projection 0.45
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ceddanne Rafaela in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Ceddanne Rafaela has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (59% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. The #2 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to RHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.
Total Bases
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Willson Contreras ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Willson Contreras is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game.. The #2 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to RHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. Willson Contreras pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.8% — 82nd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total Home Runs
Matt Olson logo Matt Olson o0.5 Total Home Runs (+325)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Nick Lodolo's sinker has an xBA of .421 and an xSLG of .764, yet he’s still throwing it 23% of the time.

Matt Olson has gone yard four times against the sinker this year, while batting .310 with a .643 SLG vs. that pitch.

Total Bases
Sal Stewart logo
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Sal Stewart's batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Sal Stewart is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The #1 venue in baseball for boosting home runs to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather report forecasts the 5th-best hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Sal Stewart has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Houston Astros logo HOU Sun, May 31 • 2:10 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 10 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL (-182)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

I refuse to believe Tatsuya Imai has suddenly "figured it out" for the Astros after tossing six scoreless innings as part of a no-hitter last Tuesday. His ERA is still a sky-high 6.17. He can't hang with Jacob Misiorowski (1.83 ERA), so back the Brewers to -200.

Total Bases
Jackson Chourio logo
Jackson Chourio o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.85
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Jackson Chourio is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.
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Detroit Tigers logo DET @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Sun, May 31 • 2:10 PM ET
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Total
Detroit Tigers logo Chicago White Sox logo o7.5 (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

The White Sox have an Over record of 8-2-0 in their last 10 games.

Spread
Chicago White Sox logo CHW -1.5 (+166)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

The White Sox have won five of seven against the Tigets, with four of those wins coming by at least two runs.

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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Sun, May 31 • 2:35 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Bobby Witt Jr. logo
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 2
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best hitter in the game when assessing his batting average talent.. Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest fence height (on average) in MLB.
Total RBIs
Bobby Witt Jr. logo
Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best hitter in the game when assessing his batting average talent.. Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest fence height (on average) in MLB.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Colorado Rockies logo COL Sun, May 31 • 3:10 PM ET
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Total Home Runs
Casey Schmitt logo Casey Schmitt o0.5 Total Home Runs (+370)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Casey Schmitt has been on fire with six dingers in the last 13 games, and he'll be hitting out of the most batter-friendly park in the majors today.

Rockies starter Tanner Gordon is also suscepitble to the long ball, ranking in the bottom five percentile in Barrel% and bottom 17 percentile in Hard-Hit%.

Total Bases
Hunter Goodman logo
Hunter Goodman o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.35
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Hunter Goodman ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Hunter Goodman is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Coors Field as the best park in the game for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 4th-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Sun, May 31 • 4:10 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.83
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Kyle Schwarber projects as the 2nd-best home run batter in the game, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. The #2 park in the game for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total Bases
Andy Pages logo
Andy Pages o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.98
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 91st percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Andy Pages is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season.. The #2 park in baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Seattle Mariners logo SEA Sun, May 31 • 4:10 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Corbin Carroll logo
Corbin Carroll o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Corbin Carroll in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Corbin Carroll is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. T-Mobile Park has the 10th-shortest average fence height among all major league parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Bryce Miller throws from, Corbin Carroll will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Corbin Carroll pulls a lot of his flyballs (36% — 87th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest RF fences today.
Strikeouts Thrown
Bryce Miller logo
Bryce Miller o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-150)
Projection 4.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
It is likely that we will see a Pitchers Umpire (Nestor Ceja) in charge of the strike zone in this game.. The #3 stadium in the league for boosting strikeouts, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is T-Mobile Park.. T-Mobile Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which often leads to worse offense.. This contest is expected to have the most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Bryce Miller will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his metrics across the board.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Sun, May 31 • 7:20 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.84
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Jordan Walker ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest weather of the day at 83°.. Jordan Walker will have the handedness advantage over Jordan Wicks in today's game.
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Seiya Suzuki logo
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest weather of the day at 83°.. Seiya Suzuki will have the handedness advantage over Matthew Liberatore today.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
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Total Home Runs
Junior Caminero logo Junior Caminero o0.5 Total Home Runs (+401)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 days ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Junior Caminero continues to crush the baseball, hitting .409 over the last week with 13 home runs on the season. Ryan Weathers has allowed all eight of his homers this year to right-handed batters, which sets up well for the powerful Tampa Bay slugger.

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (+115)
Pick made: 7 days ago
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Aisha Quiñones
Senior Publishing Editor

Drew Rasmussen vs. the New York Yankees is a mismatch on paper — the righty is 4-1 with a 1.03 ERA and 51 punchouts in eight career games against New York. Coming off a thrilling comeback win on Friday, the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays are primed to keep the foot on the gas behind their dynamic arm to create more separation in the AL East.

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