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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.00 |
-110 
|
o8.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
4.51 |
+105 
|
u9.0 -125 
|
+1.5 -155
|
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 6-1 in Rodons last 7 starts as a road favorite.
- Yankees are 6-1 in Rodons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 10-1 in Yankees last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Yankees are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 starts on grass.
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Orioles are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Trent Grisham o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.83 |
+179 
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -125
|
|
4.76 |
-180
|
u8.5 -130 
|
-1.5 +115
|
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Whisenhunts last 4 starts as an underdog.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 on grass.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Willy Adames o0.5 Total RBIs (+237)
o0.5+237
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.13 |
+134
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
5.12 |
-140
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +152
|
Detroit
- Under is 6-0 in Monteros last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Tigers are 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 7-0 in Ashcrafts last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 9-0 in Ashcrafts last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
o0.5+165
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.38 |
+121
|
o7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
3.62 |
-126
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +170
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 9-0 in their last 9 games following a loss.
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on fieldturf.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 6-0 in Martinezs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Rays are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
o0.5+209
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.57 |
-115
|
o8.5 -105
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
4.73 |
+108
|
u8.5 -102 
|
+1.5 -150
|
St. Louis
- Under is 8-0-1 in Leahys last 9 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Leahys last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Leahys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+147)
o0.5+150
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.17 |
+212
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -105
|
|
5.49 |
-210
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 -105
|
Miami
- Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-1 in Marlins last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 11-1 in Marlins last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 home games.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Heriberto Hernandez o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+240
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.78 |
+153
|
o8.0 -105 
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.88 |
-160
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +130
|
Arizona
- Under is 8-0 in Kellys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 8-0 in Kellys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0 in Kellys last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Kellys last 5 starts as a favorite.
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Corbin Carroll o0.5 Total RBIs (+228)
o0.5+228
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.88 |
-109
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
4.80 |
+104
|
u8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -160
|
San Diego
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 games following a loss.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 8-2 in Padres last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Top Projection
Luis Robert Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+192)
o0.5+192
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.80 |
+136
|
o9.5 +100
|
+1.5 -145
|
|
4.99 |
-140
|
u9.5 -110
|
-1.5 +143
|
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-1 in last 7 games following a loss.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Jac Caglianone u0.5 Total Hits (+220)
u0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.57 |
-122
|
o8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +135
|
|
4.89 |
+116
|
u9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -145
|
Atlanta
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 7-1 in Braves last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games as a favorite.
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0-1 in Matthews' last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 8-1-1 in Twins last 10 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Matthews' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Byron Buxton o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
o0.5+175
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.32 |
+140
|
o7.5 -110
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.47 |
-145
|
u8.0 -125
|
-1.5 +149
|
Seattle
- Under is 5-0-1 in Millers last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Millers last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Millers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Harrisons last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Harrisons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Cal Raleigh o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.95 |
+143
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.31 |
-150
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +140
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a favorite.
Texas
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+245)
o0.5+245
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.54 |
+150
|
o8.5 -117
|
+2.0 -220 
|
|
5.43 |
-157
|
u9.5 -141
|
-2.0 +170
|
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 interleague games.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.42 |
+151
|
o9.0 -114
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
5.17 |
-156
|
u9.5 -125
|
-1.5 +130
|
LA Angels
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 9-1 in Angels last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 road games.
- Under is 8-1 in Angels last 9 games following a loss.
Houston
- Over is 4-0 in Javiers last 4 starts with 8 or more days of rest.
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Josh Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.37 |
-180
|
o11.5 -110
|
-1.5 -120
|
|
5.99 |
+175
|
u12.0 -125
|
+1.5 +110
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 7-0 in Lauers last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 5-0 in Lauers last 5 road starts.
Colorado
- Over is 4-0 in Feltners last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 games a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Feltners last 7 starts on grass.
- Over is 6-1 in Feltners last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Willi Castro o0.5 Total RBIs (+174)
o0.5+174
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.80 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.72 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Detroit
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 road starts.
Pittsburgh
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.55 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.82 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Diego
- Over is 5-0 in Kings last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 8-2 in Padres last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 7-3 in Padres last 10 vs. National League East.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Stocks last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.70 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.84 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Atlanta
- Braves are 11-0 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Minnesota
- Under is 5-0 in Bradleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.76 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.29 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 interleague games.
- Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.17 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.15 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Pfaadts last 5 road starts.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 8-1 in Pfaadts last 9 starts on grass.
Boston
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Tolles last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Tolles last 6 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.81 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.47 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Miami
- Under is 8-0 in Alcantaras last 8 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Alcantaras last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.82 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.87 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 4-0 in Frieds last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 10-1 in Yankees last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Baltimore
- Over is 7-0 in Bassitts last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 7-0 in Bassitts last 7 starts on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.64 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.67 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on fieldturf.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East.
Tampa Bay
- Over is 7-0-1 in Rasmussens last 8 starts vs. American League East.
- Rays are 5-0 in Rasmussens last 5 starts.
- Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 overall.
- Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.49 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.01 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1-3 in Giants last 8 games as a road underdog.
Cleveland
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 7-1 in Messicks last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 6-1 in Messicks last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.46 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.85 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
- Over is 4-0 in Liberatores last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1 in Liberatores last 6 starts as a road underdog.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 4 of a series.
- Reds are 4-0 in Burns' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 road games.
- are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 games as a favorite.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Seattle
- Under is 3-0-2 in Mariners last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Gilberts last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0 in Gilberts last 4 interleague starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games.
- Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Nationals are 7-0 in Cavallis last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Texas
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
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LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 road games.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games as a favorite.
Houston
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games.
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LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Sasakis last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dodgers are 9-1 in Sasakis last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Colorado
- Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. National League West.
NYY
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BAL
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Jazz Chisholm Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.58
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 90th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. The #9 stadium in baseball for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will have the handedness advantage against Shane Baz in today's game.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.5% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's shallowest RF fences today.
Total Bases
Trent Grisham o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trent Grisham in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Trent Grisham is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #9 stadium in baseball for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 84°.. Batting from the opposite that Shane Baz throws from, Trent Grisham will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
SF
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CLE
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Foster Griffin o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-115)
Projection 6.22
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Foster Griffin has averaged 94.4 adjusted pitches per game per started this year, checking in at the 90th percentile.. The San Francisco Giants have 4 batters in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Bryce Eldridge, Rafael Devers, Jonah Cox, Willy Adames).. Projected catcher Austin Hedges projects as an elite pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Foster Griffin will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats in all categories.. Foster Griffin's high utilization rate of his secondary pitches (73.2% this year) should work in his favor considering they are generally much more effective than fastballs.
Total Bases
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. Jo Adell is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 2nd-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP.. Progressive Field has the 3rd-shallowest LF dimensions in Major League Baseball.. Batting from the opposite that Carson Whisenhunt throws from, Jo Adell will have an advantage in today's matchup.
DET
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PIT
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jacob Gonzalez o0.5 Total RBIs (+267)
Projection 0.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jacob Gonzalez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Keider Montero today.. Jacob Gonzalez will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.. Jacob Gonzalez has made significant strides with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 4.2% seasonal rate to 10% in the last week's worth of games.. Over the last 7 days, Jacob Gonzalez's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 90.1-mph over the course of the season to 108.6-mph recently.. Jacob Gonzalez's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better of late, going from 45.5% on the season to 60% in the last week's worth of games.
Total RBIs
Spencer Torkelson o0.5 Total RBIs (+233)
Projection 0.48
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation tends to lead to better offense.. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the 4th-worst among all the teams today.. Over the last week, Spencer Torkelson's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.7-mph over the course of the season to 101.4-mph recently.. Spencer Torkelson has paced 30.4 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season, grading out in the 89th percentile for power according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
TOR
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TB
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
TOR (+120)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
The Blue Jays finally had a day off yesterday after a stretch of 17 straight games. Over that stretch, Toronto posted the best team ERA in baseball and went 11-6 SU against some of the best teams in baseball. THE BAT has the Jays as a -125 favorite, but they’re trading at just +120, making this the best +EV play on the board today, according to the projection. The Jays also have a rested bullpen, while the Rays could be down two arms, including closer Bryan Baker, who threw 21 pitches yesterday and has pitched in two of the last three days. Their best lefty, Cam Booser, is also unavailable. Tampa Bay used Baker to close Monday's 7-6 win over Baltimore. Even with Vlad Guerrero on the shelf, Toronto can still win this game on pitching alone. Nick Martinez is coming off a 101-pitch complete game, his season high, which could affect his efficiency today. Jose Soriano has also looked good since coming over from the Halos
Total Home Runs
Ernie Clement o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1200)
Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst
Ernie Clement has the strongest numbers against Martinez, owning a .689 xSLG against the righty across seven at-bats. Clement came off the bench and played here in Game 2 against the Yankees and is in a prime spot to hit his first homer since Aug. 5 today.
STL
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CIN
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-103)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Under 8.5 leans on Cincinnati’s struggling offense and both bullpens holding their own. The Reds have managed a 64 wRC+ over their last eight games, while St. Louis should face a strong Cincinnati relief corps once Abbott exits. With Leahy dealing, this matchup has a lower-scoring path tonight.
Moneyline
STL (-116)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
St. Louis has the cleaner profile behind Kyle Leahy, who owns a 2.55 FIP over his last five starts with excellent control and limited homer damage. Cincinnati enters ice cold with a 64 wRC+ over its last eight games, while Andrew Abbott’s command issues give the Cardinals an offensive path.
MIA
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PHI
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
MIA (+197)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
Fading the Philadelphia Phillies with Zack Wheeler on the mound isn't an easy sell, but think about how difficult Wheeler is for even a good offense. Nothing is going to come easy; you're going to have to scrap and claw for runs. Whether it's by working counts, driving up his pitch count to get to the bullpen faster, manufacturing runs on the basepaths, or utilizing contact plays and hit-and-runs, you're not asking the Marlins to do anything they aren't already doing. This is how they score runs on a normal night. For a team with a bunch of big-time hitters with long swings, scoring runs against Wheeler can become a huge challenge. But the way to beat Wheeler is by manufacturing runs, which is exactly what the Marlins do on any given night. The Marlins are trading as a 34-cent underdog, and I price them closer to a 37-cent underdog, which is why I'm hitting the button.
Total Bases
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+129)
Projection 1.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Bryce Harper projects as the 9th-best hitter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. The #9 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 84°.. Bryce Harper will hold the platoon advantage over Cade Gibson in today's matchup.
AZ
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BOS
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-103)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Over 8.5 is built around Boston’s offense and Arizona’s shaky bullpen. Kelly has been hittable and wild lately, while the Diamondbacks’ relief corps owns a 5.33 xERA over the last week. Suarez is steadier, but Arizona’s offense is above average enough to contribute if Boston leads scoring.
Spread
BOS -1.5 (+129)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Boston has a strong runline path with Merrill Kelly struggling and walking hitters lately. The Red Sox still own a 125 wRC+ over their last 15 games, while Ranger Suarez brings stability at Fenway. Arizona’s weaker road offense also gives Boston a cleaner chance to create separation tonight at home.
SD
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NYM
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Luis Robert Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.63
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Luis Robert Jr. ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Luis Robert Jr. is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The shallowest centerfield fences in Major League Baseball are found in Citi Field.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate today.. Luis Robert Jr. will have the handedness advantage against Robbie Ray today.
Total Bases
Francisco Lindor o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Francisco Lindor ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Francisco Lindor is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 82°.. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Francisco Lindor will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Robbie Ray in today's game.. Francisco Lindor pulls a lot of his flyballs (37% — 91st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences today.
ATH
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KC
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Jack Perkins o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+150)
Projection 4.49
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his strikeout ability, the leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Jackson Perkins in the 83rd percentile among all starting pitchers in baseball.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 12.8-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for hurlers.. Out of all SPs, Jackson Perkins's fastball velocity of 94.9 mph is in the 76th percentile this year.. Jackson Perkins's high usage percentage of his secondary pitches (65.8% this year) figures to work in his favor since they are generally much more effective than fastballs.. Jackson Perkins has compiled a 25.5% Strikeout% this year, placing in the 77th percentile.
Total RBIs
Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his batting average skill, Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in Major League Baseball for run-scoring.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in MLB, which tends to lead to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the highest temperatures of all games today at 88°.
ATL
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MIN
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Drake Baldwin o0.5 Total Home Runs (+350)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Drake Baldwin leads the team in average exit velocity (95.8 MPH) while ranking second in hard hit rate over the past 20 games.
Zebby Matthews has allowed a .202 ISO and 1.71 HR/9 to lefties, making this a great spot for Baldwin to get back in the home run column.
Bet to +325.
Moneyline
ATL (-130)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
The Minnesota Twins have hit .228 off righties in August with a pedestrian .140 ISO. They are not doing much damage at the plate, and it’ll be hard to change that with how Tyler Mahle is playing.
Zebby Matthews has allowed at least three earned runs in six of his last seven starts, and will have to contend with an Atlanta Braves lineup sitting eighth in xwOBA vs. righties.
Back Atlanta to -145.
SEA
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MIL
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-112)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Over 7.5 has a path despite Milwaukee’s recent offensive slump. Seattle owns a 122 wRC+ over the last week, while Bryce Miller’s struggles give the Brewers a chance to contribute at home. The Mariners’ bullpen also owns a 4.55 FIP recently, keeping late scoring in play tonight.
Moneyline
MIL (-155)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Milwaukee has the cleaner profile behind Kyle Harrison, who owns a 2.14 FIP at American Family Field compared to 4.87 on the road. Bryce Miller enters in shaky form with a 5.71 monthly FIP, and the Brewers’ 111 home wRC+ gives them a stronger offensive base overall tonight in Milwaukee.
WAS
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TEX
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 90th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Daylen Lile is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Batting from the opposite that Cal Quantrill throws from, Daylen Lile will have an edge in today's game.. Daylen Lile has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 93.4-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal 88.5-mph figure.
Total Bases
Corey Seager o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Corey Seager ranks as the 14th-best hitter in baseball.. Corey Seager is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Corey Seager will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.. Corey Seager has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 15.6% seasonal rate to 26.7% over the last week.
CHW
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CHC
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total Home Runs (+330)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
I don't mind going chalk when that chalk is MVP betting favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong, who just hit a walk-off extra-inning dinger last night to reach the 30/30 mark and is being priced on the good side of three dollars. PCA should be shorter than +300 in any matchup that isn't against an elite starter. Today is anything but an elite starter, as the White Sox are going with lefty opener Bryan Hutson before handing things over to right-hander Erick Fedde, who just lost his rotation spot and is one of the hardest-hit pitchers in baseball, ranking 37th-worst in HardHit% among MLB starters and 21st-worst in Blast Contact%. The wind is blowing out at Wrigley, and PCA is going to see some very hittable arms to keep padding those MVP numbers. He is a buy to +290 today.
Total Home Runs
Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total Home Runs (+245)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Munetaka Murakami hasn’t faced many splitters this season, but he has absolutely destroyed the fastball against right-handed pitching.
He owns a ridiculous 27.5% barrel rate, 62.5% hard hit rate, and .436 ISO. He is likely to sit on the fastball, and it only takes one good swing to do damage – especially with the predicted 15% home run boost with help from the wind at Wrigley.
Bet to +230.
LAA
@
HOU
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jeremy Pena o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena as the 18th-best hitter in MLB when estimating his batting average ability.. Jeremy Pena is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Jeremy Pena pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.5% — 79th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Out of every team playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jeremy Pena will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.07
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Yordan Alvarez projects as the 2nd-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Yordan Alvarez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today.. Minute Maid Park has the 2nd-shallowest fences in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs.. Hitting from the opposite that George Klassen throws from, Yordan Alvarez will have the upper hand today.. Out of every team playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.
LAD
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COL
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Andy Pages o1.5 Total Bases (-125)
Projection 2.27
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 90th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Andy Pages is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best ballpark in the majors for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to better offense.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total Bases
Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (-145)
Projection 2.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best ballpark in the majors for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to better offense.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
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: 2 months ago
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Moneyline
SF (+124)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
The Braves have dropped five of six while averaging just 2.8 runs per game and ranking 29th in wOBA without Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring), and it’s been a smoke-and-mirrors start for veteran lefty Martin Perez, and there’s serious statistical correction ahead of his .230 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate considering they’re both high-end marks about pitchers with at least 60 innings this season. San Francisco is just the offense to kick-start the regression, too. The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and fourth in xwOBA over the past 30 days, after all.
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