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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.46 |
+167 
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o7.5 -120 
|
+1.5 -130
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4.40 |
-175
|
u8.5 -130 
|
-1.5 +128 
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Liberatores last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Liberatores last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Chi. Cubs
- Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+240)
o0.5+240
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.40 |
+104
|
o7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +180
|
|
4.78 |
-110
|
u8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -190
|
Miami
- Under is 7-0 in Alcantaras last 7 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cincinnati
- Over is 7-0 in Burns' last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Burns' last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.73 |
-122 
|
o8.0 -112
|
-1.5 +132
|
|
4.19 |
+116
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -140
|
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Chandlers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Esmerlyn Valdez o1.5 Total Bases (+220)
o1.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.66 |
+140 
|
o8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -145
|
|
4.49 |
-144
|
u9.0 -121
|
-1.5 +135
|
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games as a road underdog.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
- White Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a favorite.
Detroit
- Over is 5-0-1 in Tigers last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Tigers are 5-0 in Jobes last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Top Projection
Sean Newcomb o1.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+100)
o1.5+105
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.99 |
+119
|
o7.5 +105
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
4.39 |
-125
|
u7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +170
|
San Diego
- Padres are 7-0 in their last 7 games as an underdog.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Williams' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Williams' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+232)
o0.5+232
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.15 |
+107
|
o8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
4.26 |
-115
|
u8.5 +100 
|
-1.5 +170
|
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 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games.
- Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Stocks last 4 starts on grass.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.61 |
+153
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -152
|
|
4.86 |
-156
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Orioles are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Matzs last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Tyler O'Neill o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
o0.5+209
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.20 |
-142
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o7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +120
|
|
4.34 |
+137
|
u8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -130
|
NY Yankees
- Under is 9-0 in Yankees last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Coles last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Coles last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Coles last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 8-0 in their last 8 games following a loss.
- Blue Jays are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Biebers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Biebers last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+214)
o0.5+214
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.30 |
+185 
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -122
|
|
5.31 |
-194
|
u8.0 -115 
|
-1.5 +114
|
Arizona
- Under is 3-0-1 in Pfaadts last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Atlanta
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League West.
- Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Top Projection
Tim Tawa o0.5 Total RBIs (+325)
o0.5+333
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.60 |
+116
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
4.31 |
-120
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +170
|
Seattle
- Mariners are 6-0 in Kirbys last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
Houston
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-0 in Astros last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 7-1 in Astros last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Astros last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
o1.5+150
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.17 |
-105
|
o6.0 -435
|
-1.5 +155
|
|
4.27 |
-105
|
u8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -165
|
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Lugos last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Lugos last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
LA Angels
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games following a win.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Jose Siri o0.5 Total RBIs (+255)
o0.5+255
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.07 |
+100
|
o9.5 -110
|
+1.5 -240
|
|
5.13 |
-108
|
u10.0 -132
|
-1.5 +180
|
Texas
- Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-0 in Rockers last 7 starts on grass.
- Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Rockers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Athletics
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 home games.
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 games a home underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games following a loss.
- Under is 4-1 in last 5 vs. American League West.
Top Projection
Tyler Soderstrom o0.5 Total RBIs (+162)
o0.5+162
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.38 |
+165
|
o7.5 -115
|
+1.5 -125
|
|
4.69 |
-175
|
u8.0 -120
|
-1.5 +120
|
Milwaukee
- Over is 5-0-1 in Brewers last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Brewers are 6-0 in Gassers last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Gassers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Dodgers are 4-0 in Yamamotos last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Top Projection
Andrew Vaughn o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.84 |
+115
|
o7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
3.84 |
-125
|
u8.0 -122
|
-1.5 +172
|
Colorado
- Over is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 vs. National League West.
San Francisco
- Over is 5-0-3 in Roupps last 8 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Roupps last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0-2 in Roupps last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Top Projection
Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+196)
o0.5+196
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games as a road underdog.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-1 in Kays last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Kays last 5 starts on grass.
Detroit
- Over is 5-0-1 in Tigers last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
- Over is 4-0-1 in McGreevys last 5 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0-1 in McGreevys last 5 starts overall.
- Over is 3-0-1 in McGreevys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 road games.
Chi. Cubs
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Toronto
- Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 home games.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a favorite.
- Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Over is 7-0 in Lorenzens last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0 in Lorenzens last 4 starts on grass.
- Rockies are 4-0 in Lorenzens last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Lorenzens last 4 starts overall.
San Francisco
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1-2 in Webbs last 9 starts as an underdog.
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 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a favorite.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Mets last 9 overall.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Mets last 9 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 home games.
- Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Miami
- Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 7-0 in Marlins last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Cincinnati
- Under is 6-0 in Singers last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Singers last 7 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Singers last 7 starts overall.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Diego
- Padres are 7-0 in their last 7 games as an underdog.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Padres are 7-0 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Cantillos last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Guardians are 4-0 in Cantillos last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 8-0 in Luzardos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Phillies are 5-0 in Luzardos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Minnesota
- Over is 6-0-2 in Prielipps last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 8-0-1 in Twins last 9 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Prielipps last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Prielipps last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Seattle
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 vs. American League West.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Mariners last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
Houston
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Wesneskis last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 home games.
- Over is 20-6-1 in Astros last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Boston
- Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
- Pirates are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
o7.5 -110
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+1.5 -130
|
|
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-- |
-- |
u7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +105
|
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 7-0 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts as a road underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 7-0 in Rodriguezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 6-0 in Rodriguezs last 6 road starts.
Atlanta
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 9-1 in Braves last 10 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Milwaukee
- Over is 5-0-1 in Brewers last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Misiorowskis last 5 starts as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Brewers last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-1 in Wrobleskis last 6 starts as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
LA Angels
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 11-1 in Angels last 12 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
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Texas
- Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 road games.
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 home games.
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 games a home underdog.
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-1 in last 5 vs. American League West.
STL
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CHC
Fri, Aug 14 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Hits
Nico Hoerner u0.5 Total Hits (+200)
Projection 0.99
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Nico Hoerner is penciled in 6th in the lineup in this game.. Wrigley Field ranks as the #21 stadium in the game for righty BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hurlers.. Nico Hoerner has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and will be challenged by the game's 5th-deepest RF fences today.. Nico Hoerner's average exit velocity has decreased in recent games; his 85.9-mph seasonal average has dropped to 79.5-mph over the past week.
Total RBIs
Ivan Herrera o0.5 Total RBIs (+278)
Projection 0.4
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Ivan Herrera ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ivan Herrera is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today.. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest LF fences among all major league parks.. This game is predicted to have the 3rd-most humidity on the slate (76%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.. Ivan Herrera has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 97.6-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 89.3-mph average.
MIA
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CIN
Fri, Aug 14 • 6:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 2
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his BABIP skill, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #4 field in baseball for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Sandy Alcantara.
Total Bases
Heriberto Hernandez u1.5 Total Bases (-190)
Projection 0.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Chase Burns will hold the platoon advantage over Heriberto Hernandez in today's game.. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.. Heriberto Hernandez will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.. Heriberto Hernandez has negatively regressed with his Barrel% recently; his 11.9% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the last two weeks.. Over the past 7 days, Heriberto Hernandez's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 18.4%.
BOS
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PIT
Fri, Aug 14 • 6:40 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-126)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Over 7.5 works because the number is low and both offenses are producing above league average lately. Boston has averaged nearly five runs per game, while Pittsburgh has been respectable. The Pirates bullpen is more vulnerable once Chandler exits, giving this matchup a realistic path past the total tonight.
Moneyline
BOS (-126)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Boston has the cleaner edge behind Jake Bennett, who owns a 3.21 xERA over his last five appearances while limiting barrels and homers. Pittsburgh struggles badly against lefties with an 89 wRC+, and Bubba Chandler’s inflated recent xERA gives the Red Sox offensive upside to back on the road tonight.
CHW
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DET
Fri, Aug 14 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Hits
HL
Hao-Yu Lee u0.5 Total Hits (+150)
Projection 0.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Hao Yu Lee is projected to hit 6th on the lineup card in this game.. In today's matchup, Hao Yu Lee is at a disadvantage facing the league's 10th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.1% rate (82nd percentile).. Sporting a 5.06 K/BB rate this year, Hao Yu Lee has demonstrated bad plate discipline, placing in the 21st percentile.
Total Hits
Kevin McGonigle u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.96
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kevin McGonigle will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Urquidy in today's game.. Kevin McGonigle has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.2%) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 5th-deepest LF fences today.. Over the past 7 days, Kevin McGonigle's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 6.8% down to 0%.. Kevin McGonigle's average exit velocity has decreased of late; his 87.9-mph seasonal figure has fallen to 84.5-mph over the past week.. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Kevin McGonigle's 30.3% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 40.1%.
SD
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CLE
Fri, Aug 14 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.54
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 93rd percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Jo Adell is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. Progressive Field grades out as the #2 venue in baseball for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions among all stadiums are found in Progressive Field.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Jo Adell will hold that advantage in today's game.
Strikeouts Thrown
Gavin Williams u7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-135)
Projection 6.4
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense.. Gavin Williams has been very fortunate when it comes to his strikeouts this year, compiling an 11.51 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 10.97 — a 0.54 K/9 discrepancy.
WAS
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NYM
Fri, Aug 14 • 7:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Abimelec Ortiz o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Abimelec Ortiz is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. In Major League Baseball, Citi Field's CF fences are the shallowest.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the 4th-hottest weather on the slate today at 83°.. Abimelec Ortiz will hold the platoon advantage against Robert Stock in today's game... and even better, Stock has a large platoon split.. Abimelec Ortiz has been hot in recent games, notching a a 22.2% Barrel% (a reliable metric to measure power) in the past week.
Total RBIs
Jorbit Vivas o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
Projection 0.38
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
In Major League Baseball, Citi Field's CF fences are the shallowest.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the 4th-hottest weather on the slate today at 83°.. Considering Robert Stock's large platoon split, Jorbit Vivas will have a colossal advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup.. Jorbit Vivas's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better lately, rising from 45.4% on the season to 62.5% in the last two weeks' worth of games.. Sporting a 1.3 K/BB rate this year, Jorbit Vivas has demonstrated strong plate discipline, ranking in the 94th percentile.
BAL
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TB
Fri, Aug 14 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jonathan Aranda o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan Aranda in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.. Jonathan Aranda is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. The #4 park in MLB for boosting home runs to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Jonathan Aranda will have the handedness advantage over Chris Bassitt in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Bassitt has a large platoon split.. Jonathan Aranda has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.
Total Bases
Victor Mesa Jr. u1.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 0.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Victor Mesa Jr. in the 20th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.. Victor Mesa Jr. is penciled in 6th in the batting order in this matchup.. This year, Victor Mesa Jr. has been replaced by a pinch-hitter in 13% of his appearances when starting against righty hurler.. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this contest -6° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. Victor Mesa Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 86th percentile) and will be challenged by the game's 9th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup.
NYY
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TOR
Fri, Aug 14 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Trent Grisham o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.92
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Trent Grisham ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Trent Grisham is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game.. Rogers Centre ranks as the #6 ballpark in the majors for LHB home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield fences are the 10th-shallowest.. Hitting from the opposite that Shane Bieber throws from, Trent Grisham will have an edge today.
Total Bases
Austin Wells o1.5 Total Bases (+220)
Projection 1.35
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Rogers Centre ranks as the #6 ballpark in the majors for LHB home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield fences are the 10th-shallowest.. Hitting from the opposite that Shane Bieber throws from, Austin Wells will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Austin Wells is likely to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Toronto Blue Jays has just 1 same-handed RP.. Austin Wells has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.2-mph to 93.1-mph over the past two weeks.
AZ
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ATL
Fri, Aug 14 • 7:15 PM ET
Total RBIs
Tyler Locklear o0.5 Total RBIs (+341)
Projection 0.38
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 5th-best park in the game for boosting offensive stats to right-handed hitters.. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Because of Chris Sale's large platoon split, Tyler Locklear will have a gigantic advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game.. Tyler Locklear hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 82nd percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Total Bases
Mike Yastrzemski o1.5 Total Bases (+197)
Projection 1.5
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mike Yastrzemski in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Truist Park projects as the #5 ballpark in the majors for overall LHB offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Truist Park's CF dimensions are the 5th-shallowest.. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
SEA
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HOU
Fri, Aug 14 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (-115)
Projection 2.06
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the 2nd-best batter in baseball.. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Homers are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Minute Maid Park has the shallowest in the league.. Hitting from the opposite that George Kirby throws from, Yordan Alvarez will have an edge in today's game.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 7th-weakest among all the teams playing today.
Total Bases
Cal Raleigh u1.5 Total Bases (-220)
Projection 0.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Cal Raleigh is penciled in 8th in the lineup today, which would be a downgrade from his 81% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this season.. The #7 park in the league for suppressing offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Minute Maid Park.. In Major League Baseball, the 3rd-tallest average fence height are at Minute Maid Park.. Minute Maid Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all stadiums, which often leads to worse offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -6° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching.
KC
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LAA
Fri, Aug 14 • 9:38 PM ET
Total Bases
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 7th-best hitter in the majors.. Mike Trout is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Among all major league stadiums, Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Mike Trout will hold that advantage in today's matchup.. In the last week, Mike Trout's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 17.2% up to 22.2%.
Total Hits
Tyler Heineman u0.5 Total Hits (+105)
Projection 0.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Heineman in the 2nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Tyler Heineman is penciled in 9th on the lineup card in this game.. When starting against a righty on the mound this year, Tyler Heineman has been pulled from the game early 18% of the time.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Angel Stadium as the 5th-worst park in the league for lefty batting average.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 6th-most suitable for pitching on the slate today.
TEX
@
ATH
Fri, Aug 14 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Zack Gelof u1.5 Total Bases (-184)
Projection 0.89
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Zack Gelof is projected to bat 9th in the batting order today.. Among all stadiums, Sutter Health Park's left field dimensions are the 6th-deepest.. Because of Kumar Rocker's large platoon split, Zack Gelof will be at an enormous disadvantage batting from the same side of the dish in today's matchup.. Zack Gelof has been lucky this year, posting a .351 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .303 — a .048 difference.. Sporting a .145 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season , Zack Gelof is ranked in the 4th percentile.
Total Bases
Wyatt Langford o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.05
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #1 stadium in the league for righty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all stadiums, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate today at 85°.
MIL
@
LAD
Fri, Aug 14 • 10:10 PM ET
Moneyline
LAD (-175)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
This is just an all-around tough matchup for Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser, who struggles to work deep into games and will most likely force Pat Murphy to dip into his middle-relief arms. Gasser is a deceptive but low-velocity lefty who relies heavily on his slider when pitching to right-handed hitters. If he isn't locating that pitch, he's going to be leaving sliders over the heart of the plate to a lineup that features a ton of pull power from the right side against left-handed pitching. The Dodgers' patience and ability to work counts give them an advantage, especially with Gasser's tendency to exit games early and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. The Dodgers are trading as a 64-cent favorite on Polymarket, and I have them priced as a 67-cent favorite, which means there's an edge we can exploit.
Total Bases
Kyle Tucker u1.5 Total Bases (-220)
Projection 0.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kyle Tucker is penciled in 7th on the lineup card in this game, which would be a downgrade from his 61% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this season.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most suitable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game.. Robert Gasser will have the handedness advantage against Kyle Tucker in today's matchup... and it's an even larger mismatch considering Gasser's large platoon split.. Kyle Tucker pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.9% — 81st percentile) but may find it hard to clear MLB's 8th-deepest RF fences in today's game.. Typically, hitters like Kyle Tucker who hit a lot of flyballs usually hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Robert Gasser.
COL
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SF
Fri, Aug 14 • 10:15 PM ET
Total Hits
Jung Hoo Lee u0.5 Total Hits (+240)
Projection 1.07
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Oracle Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to less offense.. According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 2nd-most suitable for pitching on the slate.. Hitting from the same side that Kyle Freeland throws from, Jung Hoo Lee will be at a disadvantage in today's matchup.. Jung Hoo Lee's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has fallen off of late, falling from 52.2% on the season to 15.4% in the last week.. Jung Hoo Lee has been lucky this year, notching a .334 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .311 — a .023 discrepancy.
Total Bases
Mickey Moniak u1.5 Total Bases (-190)
Projection 0.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
22% of the time that Mickey Moniak has started against a right-handed pitcher this year, he has been replaced by a pinch-hitter.. The #6 ballpark in the game for suppressing offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park.. Among all major league parks, the highest fences are at Oracle Park.. Oracle Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to less offense.. According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 2nd-most suitable for pitching on the slate.
STL
@
CIN
Mon, Aug 17 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Bases
JJ Wetherholt o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2.03
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, JJ Wetherholt ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. JJ Wetherholt is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game.. The #1 field in MLB for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball.. Dry weather has a small yet noteworthy link with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-least humidity on the slate today at 89%.
Total RBIs
Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+153)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Nolan Gorman ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Nolan Gorman is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #1 field in MLB for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. Dry weather has a small yet noteworthy link with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-least humidity on the slate today at 89%.. Because of Brady Singer's huge platoon split, Nolan Gorman will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup.
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
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ATL
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-116)
Pick made: one month 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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