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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.18 |
-102 
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o7.5 -115 
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-1.5 +160
|
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4.58 |
-105 
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u8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -180
|
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- White Sox are 4-0 in Kays last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Kays last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Kays last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
St. Louis
- Over is 6-0-1 in Cardinals last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Liberatores last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts a home underdog.
Top Projection
Joshua Baez o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+182
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.99 |
+100 
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o8.5 -118 
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.86 |
-115
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u9.0 -120 
|
-1.5 +140
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Rangers last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Arizona
- Under is 6-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 on grass.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.61 |
-160 
|
o9.5 -110
|
-1.5 -105
|
|
5.19 |
+145
|
u10.5 -114 
|
+1.5 -111
|
Seattle
- Over is 6-0 in Kirbys last 6 starts vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0 in Kirbys last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Kirbys last 4 road starts.
- Over is 5-1 in Kirbys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Athletics
- Over is 6-0 in Springs' last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 6-0 in Springs' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 5-0 in Springs' last 5 starts a home underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in Springs' last 7 home starts.
Top Projection
Cal Raleigh o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
o1.5+105
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.73 |
-140
|
o7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +115
|
|
3.73 |
+140
|
u8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -130
|
San Diego
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 starts on grass.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
San Francisco
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+162)
o0.5+162
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.53 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
5.15 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Gordons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 overall.
Detroit
- Under is 6-0-1 in Tigers last 7 vs. National League West.
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 interleague home games.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 interleague games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.92 |
+152
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -140
|
|
4.88 |
-170
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +125
|
NY Mets
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
- Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.19 |
+105
|
o8.5 -130
|
+1.5 -188
|
|
5.36 |
-120 
|
u9.5 -148
|
-1.5 +165
|
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 home games.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.81 |
-108
|
o8.5 +105
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
4.40 |
-108
|
u8.5 -125
|
+1.5 -170
|
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0-1 in Bradishs last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 on astroturf.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradishs last 4 starts vs. American League East.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Bradishs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 8-1-1 in Blue Jays last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Blue Jays are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.78 |
-155
|
o7.5 -125
|
-1.5 +105
|
|
|
3.86 |
+136
|
u8.5 -130
|
-2.5 +390
|
San Diego
- Under is 4-0-1 in Kings last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Kings last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
San Francisco
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.77 |
+100
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.56 |
-115
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +140
|
LA Angels
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Urenas last 5 interleague starts.
Washington
- Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.44 |
-195
|
o7.5 -120
|
-1.5 -110
|
|
3.72 |
+165
|
u8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -110
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
- Dodgers are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games.
- Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.00 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
4.02 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Guardians last 7 games as an underdog.
- Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Guardians are 7-2 in their last 9 road games.
Minnesota
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.81 |
+166
|
o8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -130
|
|
5.33 |
-190
|
u8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +110
|
Kansas City
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 on grass.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Dobnaks last 5 starts overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Dobnaks last 4 starts as a road underdog.
Boston
- Red Sox are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 home starts.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in Suarezs last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
+125
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.57 |
-140
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +144
|
Houston
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 7-2 in Astros last 9 overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. American League East.
Tampa Bay
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 vs. American League West.
TEX
@
AZ
Fri, Sep 11 • 9:40 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Joc Pederson o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-112)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
Joc Pederson’s hits, runs and RBI prop stands out in the Rangers’ matchup with Arizona. The veteran designated hitter has been crushing the baseball lately, posting a .700 SLG, .450 ISO, nearly 54% hard-hit rate and 23% barrel rate over his last 10 games. He’s also recorded a .667 SLG, .967 OPS and .445 ISO across his last 30 at-bats against right-handed pitching. Pederson gets right-hander Merrill Kelly, who has struggled at home with a 6.66 xERA while allowing nearly 50% hard contact and a barrel rate above 15%. With Pederson likely leading off, he should have plenty of opportunities to cash this prop.
Total Hits
Lars Nootbaar o0.5 Total Hits (-171)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lars Nootbaar is in a strong spot to record a hit against Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker. Nootbaar carries an elite Batters-Box rating and covers 85.6% of Rocker’s pitch mix. He has posted a .545 SLG, .227 ISO and 50% hard-hit rate over his last 10 games, while his .400 BA, .760 SLG and 1.227 OPS over his last 30 at-bats against right-handed pitching lead the Diamondbacks lineup. Rocker has continued to struggle against left-handed hitters, who have posted a sub-.400 xBA and .555 xSLG while generating just a 21.1% ground-ball rate.
SEA
@
ATH
Fri, Sep 11 • 9:40 PM ET
Moneyline
ATH (+145)
Joe Osborne
Senior Betting Analyst
The A’s are a live dog tonight. Jeffrey Springs has held Mariners hitters to a .457 OPS across 116 at-bats, and Seattle ranks dead-last in OPS against lefties over the past month. The Mariners have also lost George Kirby’s last five road starts. Add a bullpen edge for the A's, with a 2.54 ERA versus Seattle’s 6.23 over the last two weeks, and we have a solid case to back the home underdog.
Total Home Runs
Randy Arozarena o0.5 Total Home Runs (+356)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
You can never go wrong searching for dingers at Sutter Health Park, especially with 11-mph winds blowing out to center field. Pitching there is never fun, but it's even worse for Jeffrey Springs. The lefty owns a 7.18 ERA at home this year with a 2.8 HR/9 compared to 1.7 HR/9 on the road. Since June, he has allowed 14 homers at home across 31+ innings. Randy Arozarena at 22% is the price and bat I'm landing on. His homer rate against lefties is better than against right-handers, and he has already gone deep seven times over the last 30 days with a solid .515 SLG%. It's tough to go wrong with the right-handed Seattle bats in this matchup and setting.
SD
@
SF
Fri, Sep 11 • 10:15 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Manny Machado o0.5 Total Home Runs (+475)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Anthony Molina is an extremely fastball-heavy pitcher, and Manny Machado should be a prime beneficiary.
He has crushed right-handed fastballs over his last 25 games, generating an 18.8% barrel rate, 56.2% hard hit rate, and .304 ISO.
The power has really shown up, and he’ll need every bit of it to leave the park at Oracle.
Total
u7.5 (+107)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I'm playing the Under to 50%.
The San Francisco Giants are in horrible form against left-handed pitchers, and they’ll have to contend with a very good bullpen when Ray exits the game.
The San Diego Padres sit 19th in xwOBA and 20th in SLG on the road over the past month, and the pitcher-friendly environment at Oracle Park is not going to help the cause.
CLE
@
MIN
Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Moneyline
CLE (-120)
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
CHW
@
STL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
CHW (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
TEX
@
AZ
Sat, Sep 12 • 8:10 PM ET
Moneyline
TEX (+125)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
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