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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Sun, May 31 • 12:15 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Pete Alonso logo
Pete Alonso o0.5 Total RBIs (+157)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Pete Alonso as MLB's 14th-best home run batter.. Pete Alonso is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best park in baseball for run-scoring.. Pete Alonso has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.2%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's shallowest RF fences today.. Pete Alonso will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.
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Adley Rutschman logo
Adley Rutschman o0.5 Total RBIs (+197)
Projection 0.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adley Rutschman in the 91st percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Adley Rutschman is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best park in baseball for run-scoring.. Among all stadiums, Oriole Park at Camden Yards's RF fences are the shallowest.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Adley Rutschman will hold that advantage today.
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San Diego Padres logo SD @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Sun, May 31 • 1:35 PM ET
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Moneyline
Washington Nationals logo WAS (+115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

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

Total Bases
Jackson Merrill logo
Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 93rd percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. Among all stadiums, Nationals Park's right field dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. Jackson Merrill will hold the platoon advantage against Zack Littell in today's matchup.. The Washington Nationals infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today.
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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Sun, May 31 • 1:35 PM ET
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Henry Davis logo
Henry Davis o1.5 Total Bases (+225)
Projection 1.34
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Henry Davis will hold that advantage today.
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Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.93
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Byron Buxton as Major League Baseball's 4th-best home run hitter.. Byron Buxton is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. Out of every team today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Miami Marlins logo MIA @ New York Mets logo NYM Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Kyle Stowers logo
Kyle Stowers o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.58
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, Kyle Stowers ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Stowers is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Citi Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums.. Kyle Stowers will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nolan McLean today.
Total RBIs
Liam Hicks logo
Liam Hicks o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.45
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Liam Hicks is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Hitting from the opposite that Nolan McLean throws from, Liam Hicks will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Liam Hicks hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's shallowest CF fences today.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Logan O'Hoppe logo
Logan O'Hoppe o1.5 Total Bases (+225)
Projection 1.31
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 81st percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Tropicana Field profiles as the #3 field in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Tropicana Field has the 5th-shallowest LF fences among all major league parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Shane McClanahan throws from, Logan O'Hoppe will have an edge in today's matchup.. Out of every team in action today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Junior Caminero logo
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+109)
Projection 1.84
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Junior Caminero as baseball's 17th-best home run hitter.. Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. Tropicana Field profiles as the #3 field in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Junior Caminero pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.1% — 94th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.58
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Ceddanne Rafaela logo
Ceddanne Rafaela o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-107)
Projection 2.01
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Sal Stewart logo
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Sal Stewart's batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Sal Stewart is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The #1 venue in baseball for boosting home runs to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather report forecasts the 5th-best hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Sal Stewart has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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Michael Harris II logo
Michael Harris II o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #1 field in MLB for LHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest right field fences in MLB.. The weather report forecasts the 5th-best hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Houston Astros logo HOU Sun, May 31 • 2:10 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 10 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL (-182)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

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

Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez logo
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yordan Alvarez projects as the 2nd-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. Yordan Alvarez will hold the platoon advantage over Jacob Misiorowski in today's game.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Yordan Alvarez will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Detroit Tigers logo DET @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Sun, May 31 • 2:10 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Dillon Dingler logo
Dillon Dingler o1.5 Total Bases (+136)
Projection 1.71
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dillon Dingler in the 82nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.. Dillon Dingler is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best field in baseball for RHB batting average.. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in Major League Baseball — generally good for dingers.
Total RBIs
Miguel Vargas logo
Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.71
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best field in baseball for RHB batting average.. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in Major League Baseball — generally good for dingers.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Miguel Vargas will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Sun, May 31 • 2:35 PM ET
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Total Hits
Michael Massey logo
Michael Massey u0.5 Total Hits (+100)
Projection 0.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Massey in the 8th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Michael Massey is projected to hit 8th in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Globe Life Field as the worst stadium in the majors for LHB batting average.. Globe Life Field has the 6th-deepest CF fences in the majors.. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -5° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.
Total Hits
Jac Caglianone logo
Jac Caglianone u0.5 Total Hits (+155)
Projection 0.78
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jac Caglianone is penciled in 6th in the batting order in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Globe Life Field as the worst stadium in the majors for LHB batting average.. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -5° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.. Jac Caglianone hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 91st percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 6th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup.. The Texas Rangers outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest among all the teams on the slate today.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Sun, May 31 • 4:10 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.83
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Kyle Schwarber projects as the 2nd-best home run batter in the game, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. The #2 park in the game for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
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Trea Turner logo
Trea Turner o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his batting average talent, Trea Turner is projected as the 16th-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. The #2 park in baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Sun, May 31 • 7:20 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.84
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Jordan Walker ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest weather of the day at 83°.. Jordan Walker will have the handedness advantage over Jordan Wicks in today's game.
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Seiya Suzuki logo
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest weather of the day at 83°.. Seiya Suzuki will have the handedness advantage over Matthew Liberatore today.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
3 Expert Picks 8 Computer Picks
Total Home Runs
Junior Caminero logo Junior Caminero o0.5 Total Home Runs (+401)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 days ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

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

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

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

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