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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.30 |
+163 
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o7.5 -125 
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+1.5 -134
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5.44 |
-152 
|
u8.0 -114 
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-1.5 +120 
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Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 5-0 in Dobnaks last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 8-0-1 in Royals last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 7-0 in Royals last 7 games following a loss.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 7-0 in Skenes' last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
o0.5+155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.52 |
-125
|
o8.5 -120 
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-1.5 +130 
|
|
4.46 |
+110
|
u9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -149
|
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 overall.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in Burns' last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Reds last 5 overall.
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Reds last 5 games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+174)
o0.5+178
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.08 |
-138 
|
o8.5 -105
|
-1.5 +125 
|
|
4.25 |
+125
|
u8.5 -107
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+1.5 -130
|
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League East.
- Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 interleague road games.
Baltimore
- Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
- Orioles are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Colton Cowser o0.5 Total RBIs (+350)
o0.5+350
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.27 |
+108
|
o6.5 -155
|
+1.5 -205
|
|
3.73 |
-125
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +175
|
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 games following a win.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
- Under is 4-0 in Seymours last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games.
Top Projection
Jahmai Jones o0.5 Total RBIs (+350)
o0.5+350
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.79 |
+166
|
o8.5 -104
|
+1.5 -125
|
|
4.98 |
-152
|
u8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +113
|
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-1 in Barnetts last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Barnetts last 4 road starts.
- Over is 8-2 in last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 games as a favorite.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 overall.
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 on grass.
Top Projection
Daniel Espino o1.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-115)
o1.5-115
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.87 |
+105
|
o8.5 -108
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.68 |
-115
|
u8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +165
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 road games.
- Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
NY Mets
- Over is 7-0-1 in Mets last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Thorntons last 4 starts as a home underdog.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Francisco Alvarez o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+132)
o1.5+132
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.92 |
+115
|
o8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
4.68 |
-124
|
u8.5 -103
|
-1.5 +168
|
Detroit
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Tigers last 4 on grass.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 8-1 in White Sox last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Top Projection
Spencer Torkelson o0.5 Total RBIs (+259)
o0.5+259
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.31 |
-122
|
o7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +125
|
|
3.65 |
+120
|
u8.5 -146
|
+1.5 -137
|
Toronto
- Over is 6-0 in Ceases last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 7-0 in Ceases last 7 starts overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Ceases last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Texas
- Over is 4-0 in Rockers last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-1 in Rockers last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Jake Burger o1.5 Total Bases (+270)
o1.5+270
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.93 |
-185
|
o10.5 -109
|
-1.5 -117
|
|
5.45 |
+156
|
u10.5 -109
|
+1.5 +100
|
Seattle
- Mariners are 6-0 in Woos last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Mariners are 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Mariners are 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts as a road favorite.
Colorado
- Over is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 home games.
- Over is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 games a home underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0-2 in Rockies last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Mickey Moniak o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.81 |
-116
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -265
|
|
4.71 |
+110
|
u8.5 -117
|
-1.5 +200
|
Atlanta
- Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Braves are 4-0 in Mahles last 4 starts on grass.
Houston
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Astros last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Christian Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+240)
o0.5+240
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.17 |
-104
|
o6.5 -190
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
4.18 |
-112
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +180
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Nationals are 8-0 in Cavallis last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
St. Louis
- Under is 5-0-1 in Leahys last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Leahys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 vs. National League East.
Top Projection
Kyle Leahy u2.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+130)
u2.5+130
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.54 |
-124
|
o8.5 +102
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
3.80 |
+108
|
u8.5 -114
|
+1.5 -160
|
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0-2 in Prielipps last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 2-0-3 in Prielipps last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 3-0-3 in Prielipps last 6 road starts.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Prielipps last 4 starts vs. American League West.
LA Angels
- Over is 4-0 in Rodriguezs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Over is 6-1 in Angels last 7 home games.
- Under is 10-1 in Angels last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Grayson Rodriguez o6.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+375)
o4.5-110
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.75 |
+168
|
o6.5 -180
|
+3.5 -345
|
|
4.43 |
-154
|
u7.5 -104
|
-3.5 +270
|
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 8-1 in Marlins last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 7-1 in Marlins last 8 games following a win.
San Diego
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 8-0 in Padres last 8 games following a win.
- Padres are 6-0 in Pivettas last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-0 in Padres last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Otto Lopez o0.5 Total RBIs (+275)
o0.5+275
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.06 |
-125
|
o7.0 -182
|
-1.5 +136
|
|
5.01 |
+115
|
u8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -150
|
NY Yankees
- Under is 4-0-1 in Coles last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 road games.
- Under is 4-0 in Coles last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Arizona
- Under is 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0 in Rodriguezs last 4 starts vs. American League East.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Aaron Judge o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.64 |
+250
|
o7.5 -125
|
+2.5 -140
|
|
5.30 |
-295
|
u8.0 -109
|
-2.5 +115
|
San Francisco
- Over is 5-0-1 in Giants last 6 vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Glasnows last 6 starts vs. National League West.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 overall.
Top Projection
Drew Gilbert o0.5 Total RBIs (+350)
o0.5+350
KC
@
PIT
Fri, Sep 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Oneil Cruz projects as the 18th-best home run batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Oneil Cruz will hold the platoon advantage against Randy Dobnak in today's matchup.. Oneil Cruz has strong power (98th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (30.3% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Randy Dobnak doesn't generate many whiffs (7th percentile K%) — great news for Cruz.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Oneil Cruz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Henry Davis o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.53
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. Henry Davis will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Henry Davis's true offensive skill to be a .314, providing some evidence that he has been unlucky this year given the .059 discrepancy between that mark and his actual .255 wOBA.. Placing in the 84th percentile, the hardest ball Henry Davis has hit this year reached a maximum exit velocity of 112.3 mph -- an advanced indication of underlying power skill.
CHC
@
CIN
Fri, Sep 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 6th-best batter in Major League Baseball as it relates to his BABIP talent.. Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The #4 stadium in the game for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather forecast projects the 4th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Clay Holmes.
Total Bases
Eugenio Suarez o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Eugenio Suarez as baseball's 17th-best home run batter.. The #8 stadium in the league 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 whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 2nd-hottest temperature of the day at 81°.. Eugenio Suarez has big-time HR ability (98th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's always far from assured (30.3% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Clay Holmes is a pitch-to-contact type (7th percentile K%) — great news for Suarez.. Eugenio Suarez pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.2% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
MIL
@
BAL
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Jake Bauers o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jake Bauers ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jake Bauers is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. In Major League Baseball, Oriole Park at Camden Yards's right field dimensions are the shallowest.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 3rd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today.. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Jake Bauers's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 96.1-mph over the course of the season to 98.1-mph in recent games.
Total RBIs
Jake Bauers o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.63
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jake Bauers ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jake Bauers is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. In Major League Baseball, Oriole Park at Camden Yards's right field dimensions are the shallowest.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 3rd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today.. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Jake Bauers's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 96.1-mph over the course of the season to 98.1-mph in recent games.
BOS
@
TB
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Moneyline
BOS (+107)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
For the second day in a row, give me the Boston Red Sox, who are trading at 48% on Polymarket, but I price them closer to a 51% favorite against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox came through with a green checkmark on Thursday against the Texas Rangers, so we'll jump on the bandwagon for one more day. The Rays can put seven right-handed bats in the lineup, with their two most dangerous hitters, Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero, both swinging from that side. However, this matchup isn't as bad for Ranger Suárez as you might think. He isn't a soft-tossing southpaw, and his two-seam sinker should get in on the hands of Tampa Bay's right-handed hitters. The natural swing paths of Caminero and Díaz should also lead to ground balls against this pitch rather than elevated contact into the gaps.
Total Bases
Jonathan Aranda o1.5 Total Bases (+182)
Projection 1.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jonathan Aranda ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jonathan Aranda is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Tropicana Field profiles as the #1 stadium in baseball for LHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Jonathan Aranda has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Jonathan Aranda will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
ATH
@
CLE
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jose Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jose Ramirez is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. The #2 ballpark in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. Jose Ramirez pulls many of his flyballs (42.9% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
Total RBIs
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Progressive Field as the 2nd-best venue in MLB for right-handed BABIP.. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. Batting from the same side that Daniel Espino throws from, Shea Langeliers has a tough challenge in today's matchup.
PHI
@
NYM
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Brett Baty o1.5 Total Bases (+240)
Projection 1.27
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brett Baty in the 76th percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Batting from the opposite that Tim Mayza throws from, Brett Baty will have an edge today.. Brett Baty has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Brett Baty will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Jared Young o1.5 Total Bases (+173)
Projection 1.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jared Young is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Batting from the opposite that Tim Mayza throws from, Jared Young will have an edge in today's matchup.. Jared Young hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38% — 75th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Jared Young will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.
DET
@
CHW
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Randal Grichuk u0.5 Total Hits (+180)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
62% of the time that Randal Grichuk has started against a left-handed starter this year, he has been replaced by a pinch-hitter.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the best pitching conditions of all games on the slate today.. Over the last 14 days, Randal Grichuk's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 10.8% down to 0%.. Randal Grichuk has been lucky this year, notching a .370 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .325 — a .045 disparity.
Total Bases
Brenton Doyle u1.5 Total Bases (-240)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Brenton Doyle is projected to hit 6th on the lineup card in today's game.. 44% of the time that Brenton Doyle has started against a left-handed starter this year, he has been pulled from the game early.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the best pitching conditions of all games on the slate today.. Brenton Doyle's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off this season; his 93.1-mph figure last year has fallen to 88.2-mph.. Brenton Doyle's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off from last year to this one, decreasing from 14.6% to 7.1%.
TOR
@
TEX
Fri, Sep 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.54
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kazuma Okamoto in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all stadiums.. Over the last 14 days, Kazuma Okamoto has improved his Barrel% substantially, increasing it from his seasonal rate of 13.8% to 18.8%.. In the last 7 days, Kazuma Okamoto's 28.6% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 16%.. This year, Kazuma Okamoto's flyball exit velocity (a reliable standard to evaluate power) is in the 94th percentile at 96.2 mph.
Total Bases
Corey Seager o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Corey Seager projects as the 13th-best batter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Corey Seager is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all stadiums.. Corey Seager will hold the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Corey Seager will hold that advantage today.
SEA
@
COL
Fri, Sep 18 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Randy Arozarena o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2.11
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Randy Arozarena ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Randy Arozarena is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best field in the game for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the league, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.7-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.
Total RBIs
Lazaro Montes o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
Projection 0.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Lazaro Montes ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best field in the game for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the league, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.7-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Batting from the opposite that Ryan Feltner throws from, Lazaro Montes will have an edge today.
ATL
@
HOU
Fri, Sep 18 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Matt Olson o0.5 Total Home Runs (+271)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 30%. Matt Olson’s recent contact quality is tough to ignore. He owns a 63.6% hard-hit rate and 13.6% barrel rate over the last week while continuing to elevate the ball. Lambert can give up fly balls, and Houston’s struggling bullpen only adds to Olson’s chances of going deep.
Total
o8.5 (+103)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 55%. The starting pitching may be steady, but both bullpens have been vulnerable lately. Houston’s relief corps has been especially shaky, carrying a 6.46 FIP with 2.52 HR/9 allowed over the last week. With Atlanta swinging it well, there’s plenty of late-game scoring potential here.
WAS
@
STL
Fri, Sep 18 • 8:15 PM ET
Total RBIs
Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+300)
Projection 0.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the hottest temperature on the slate at 90°.. Nolan Gorman will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cade Cavalli today.. Extreme groundball batters like Nolan Gorman tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Cade Cavalli.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Nolan Gorman will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total RBIs
Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.49
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the hottest temperature on the slate at 90°.. Kyle Leahy will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Crews today.. Dylan Crews hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.7% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Dylan Crews has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 9.4% seasonal rate to 18.2% in the last 7 days.
MIN
@
LAA
Fri, Sep 18 • 9:38 PM ET
Total RBIs
Kody Clemens o0.5 Total RBIs (+161)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, Kody Clemens ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kody Clemens is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Among all major league stadiums, Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. Kody Clemens will hold the platoon advantage against Grayson Rodriguez today.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest out of all the teams in action today.
Total Bases
Emmanuel Rodriguez u1.5 Total Bases (-260)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Emmanuel Rodriguez in the 18th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Emmanuel Rodriguez is projected to hit 6th in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Angel Stadium as the worst ballpark in the league for run-scoring.. Emmanuel Rodriguez will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.
MIA
@
SD
Fri, Sep 18 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Dustin Harris u0.5 Total Hits (+166)
Projection 0.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This year, Dustin Harris has been replaced by a pinch-hitter in 22% of his appearances when starting against right-handed starter.. The #4 stadium in the league for suppressing base hits to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park.. Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which tends to lead to worse offense.. According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-most favorable for pitching on the schedule today.. Dustin Harris pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.3% — 95th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 6th-deepest RF fences in today's game.
Total Hits
Jackson Merrill u0.5 Total Hits (+202)
Projection 0.93
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #4 stadium in the league for suppressing base hits to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park.. Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which tends to lead to worse offense.. According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the most favorable for pitching on the schedule today.. Jackson Merrill has shown poor plate discipline this year, grading out in the 12th percentile with a 3.74 K/BB rate.
NYY
@
AZ
Fri, Sep 18 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Aaron Judge o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 2.25
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Aaron Judge projects as the best hitter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Aaron Judge is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Chase Field as the 3rd-best venue in the majors for boosting offensive stats to right-handed batters.. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 2nd-best for hitting of all games on the slate today.
Total Bases
Corbin Carroll o1.5 Total Bases (+131)
Projection 1.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game.. The #4 venue in the majors for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 3rd-best for hitting of all games on the slate today.
SF
@
LAD
Fri, Sep 18 • 10:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Enrique Hernandez u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Enrique Hernandez in the 14th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Enrique Hernandez is projected to bat 8th in the lineup in this matchup.. The #9 stadium in MLB for suppressing offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Over the last 7 days, Enrique Hernandez's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 8.5% down to 0%.. Enrique Hernandez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has declined from last year to this one, decreasing from 18.9% to 4.3%.
Total Bases
Drew Gilbert o1.5 Total Bases (+255)
Projection 1.27
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Drew Gilbert has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (81% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 2nd-best ballpark in the league for left-handed home runs.. In Major League Baseball, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fence height (on average) among all major league parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Drew Gilbert will have an advantage today.
TB
@
NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Austin Wells o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Austin Wells will have an edge in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball batters like Austin Wells generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Rasmussen.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense grades out as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
Total RBIs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an edge in today's game.
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