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Predicted Score

COL logo
COL
COL

4.36 @ 4.97

DET
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DET

Rockies vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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COL
COL

4.36

+148

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -136

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DET
DET

4.97

-170

u8.5 -106

-1.5 +130

NY Mets @ NY Yankees
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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NYM
NYM

4.90 @ 5.24

NYY
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NYY

Mets vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

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NYM
NYM

4.90

+155

o8.0 -114

+1.5 -140

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NYY
NYY

5.24

-168

u8.5 -120

-1.5 +130

Top Projection Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+190
Pittsburgh @ Chi. Cubs
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PIT
PIT

5.29 @ 5.17

CHC
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CHC

Pirates vs Cubs · Prediction & Game Odds

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PIT
PIT

5.29

+105

o8.5 -134

+1.5 -180

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CHC
CHC

5.17

-120

u9.5 -125

-1.5 +160

Baltimore @ Toronto
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BAL
BAL

4.92 @ 4.47

TOR
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TOR

Orioles vs Blue Jays · Prediction & Game Odds

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BAL logo
BAL
BAL

4.92

+110

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -205

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TOR
TOR

4.47

-115

u8.5 -110

-1.5 +170

Top Projection Leody Taveras o0.5 Total Home Runs (+950)
o0.5+950
San Diego @ San Francisco
Matchup Stats

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SD
SD

4.81 @ 4.09

SF
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SF

Padres vs Giants · Prediction & Game Odds

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SD
SD

4.81

-160

o7.5 -125

-1.5 +106

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SF

4.09

+170

u8.5 -125

+1.5 -113

Top Projection Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+223
LA Angels @ Washington
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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LAA
LAA

3.86 @ 4.55

WAS
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WAS

Angels vs Nationals · Prediction & Game Odds

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LAA
LAA

3.86

+105

o8.0 -112

+1.5 -200

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WAS
WAS

4.55

-115

u8.5 -125

-1.5 +170

Top Projection Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+210
LA Dodgers @ Miami
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Predicted Score

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LAD
LAD

4.76 @ 3.79

MIA
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MIA

Dodgers vs Marlins · Prediction & Game Odds

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LAD
LAD

4.76

-190

o7.0 -190

-1.5 -105

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MIA
MIA

3.79

+165

u8.0 -115

+1.5 -108

Top Projection Heriberto Hernandez o0.5 Total RBIs (+272)
o0.5+275
Cleveland @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CLE
CLE

4.39 @ 4.43

MIN
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MIN

Guardians vs Twins · Prediction & Game Odds

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CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.39

-108

o8.5 +100

+1.5 -200

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MIN
MIN

4.43

-108

u9.0 -120

-1.5 +150

Top Projection Royce Lewis u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
u1.5-200
Kansas City @ Boston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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KC
KC

3.81 @ 5.54

BOS
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BOS

Royals vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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KC
KC

3.81

+190

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -110

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BOS
BOS

5.54

-210

u8.5 -110

-1.5 +100

Top Projection Wilyer Abreu o0.5 Total RBIs (+118)
o0.5+125
Houston @ Tampa Bay
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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HOU
HOU

4.77 @ 4.65

TB
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TB

Astros vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

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HOU
HOU

4.77

+125

o7.5 -115

+1.5 -160

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TB
TB

4.65

-144

u8.0 -115

-1.5 +145

Top Projection Yainer Diaz o0.5 Total RBIs (+222)
o0.5+222
Cincinnati @ Milwaukee
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CIN
CIN

3.96 @ 5.25

MIL
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MIL

Reds vs Brewers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CIN
CIN

3.96

+164

o8.0 -125

+1.5 -130

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MIL
MIL

5.25

-185

u8.5 -114

-1.5 +120

Top Projection Jose Trevino o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1400)
o0.5+1400
Chi. White Sox @ St. Louis
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CHW
CHW

4.21 @ 4.64

STL
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STL

White Sox vs Cardinals · Prediction & Game Odds

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CHW
CHW

4.21

-104

o7.0 -210

-1.5 +160

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STL
STL

4.64

-110

u8.5 -110

-2.0 +225

Top Projection Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
o0.5+260
Philadelphia @ Atlanta
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Predicted Score

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PHI
PHI

5.07 @ 4.94

ATL
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ATL

Phillies vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

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PHI
PHI

5.07

+108

o7.0 -195

+1.5 -205

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ATL
ATL

4.94

-118

u8.5 -114

-1.5 +165

Top Projection Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+195
Texas @ Arizona
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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TEX
TEX

4.86 @ 5.04

AZ
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AZ

Rangers vs Diamondbacks · Prediction & Game Odds

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TEX
TEX

4.86

+118

o8.5 -115

+1.5 -170

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AZ
AZ

5.04

-125

u8.5 -105

-1.5 +164

Top Projection Gabriel Moreno o0.5 Total RBIs (+207)
o0.5+220
Seattle @ Athletics
Matchup Stats

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SEA
SEA

5.86 @ 4.81

ATH
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ATH

Mariners vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

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SEA
SEA

5.86

-170

o9.5 -105

-1.5 -110

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ATH
ATH

4.81

+150

u10.5 -160

+1.5 -104

Top Projection Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+192)
o0.5+192
Colorado @ Detroit
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COL
COL

4.31 @ 4.88

DET
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DET

Rockies vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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COL
COL

4.31

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DET

4.88

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Kansas City @ Boston
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KC
KC

3.85 @ 4.85

BOS
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BOS

Royals vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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KC

3.85

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BOS

4.85

--

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Philadelphia @ Atlanta
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Predicted Score

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PHI
PHI

5.85 @ 5.37

ATL
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ATL

Phillies vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

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PHI

5.85

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ATL
ATL

5.37

--

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NY Mets @ NY Yankees
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Predicted Score

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NYM
NYM

4.59 @ 5.40

NYY
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NYY

Mets vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

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NYM

4.59

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NYY

5.40

--

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LA Angels @ Washington
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Predicted Score

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LAA
LAA

4.53 @ 5.09

WAS
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WAS

Angels vs Nationals · Prediction & Game Odds

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LAA

4.53

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WAS
WAS

5.09

--

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Baltimore @ Toronto
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BAL
BAL

3.70 @ 3.98

TOR
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TOR

Orioles vs Blue Jays · Prediction & Game Odds

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BAL
BAL

3.70

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TOR
TOR

3.98

--

--

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Houston @ Tampa Bay
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HOU
HOU

4.28 @ 4.39

TB
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TB

Astros vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

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HOU

4.28

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TB
TB

4.39

--

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LA Dodgers @ Miami
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Predicted Score

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LAD
LAD

4.18 @ 3.88

MIA
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MIA

Dodgers vs Marlins · Prediction & Game Odds

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LAD

4.18

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MIA
MIA

3.88

--

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Cleveland @ Minnesota
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CLE
CLE

4.36 @ 4.30

MIN
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MIN

Guardians vs Twins · Prediction & Game Odds

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CLE
CLE

4.36

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MIN
MIN

4.30

--

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Cincinnati @ Milwaukee
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Predicted Score

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CIN
CIN

3.84 @ 4.11

MIL
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MIL

Reds vs Brewers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CIN
CIN

3.84

--

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MIL
MIL

4.11

--

--

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Colorado Rockies image thumbnail COL @ Detroit Tigers image thumbnail DET Sat, Sep 12 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Hunter Goodman logo
Hunter Goodman o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.94
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Hunter Goodman as MLB's 13th-best home run hitter.. Hunter Goodman is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today.. Among all parks, Comerica Park has the lowest average fence height.. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast forecasts for the 5th-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.
Total Bases
Ezequiel Tovar logo
Ezequiel Tovar o1.5 Total Bases (+250)
Projection 1.33
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Among all parks, Comerica Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast forecasts for the 5th-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Sears throws from, Ezequiel Tovar will have an advantage in today's matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Ezequiel Tovar's true offensive skill to be a .293, providing some evidence that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .034 deviation between that mark and his actual .259 wOBA.. Posting a .271 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season , Ezequiel Tovar finds himself in the 77th percentile.
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New York Mets image thumbnail NYM @ New York Yankees image thumbnail NYY Sat, Sep 12 • 1:35 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Ben Rice logo Ben Rice o0.5 Total Home Runs (+360)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 25%. Ben Rice hasn't shown the same recent home run surge, but this matchup offers plenty of upside. Zac Thornton has surrendered 4.50 HR/9 over his last two starts, while Rice still carries an excellent overall power profile. A vulnerable Mets bullpen further improves his chances of leaving the yard Saturday.

Total Home Runs
Ben Rice logo Ben Rice o0.5 Total Home Runs (+300)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 hours ago
Chris Faria logo
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Ben Rice is one of just seven left-handed hitters in the majors with 10+ homers against southpaws. He's also hit 19 of his 37 dingers at home, where he benefits from the short porch in right field.

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Pittsburgh Pirates image thumbnail PIT @ Chicago Cubs image thumbnail CHC Sat, Sep 12 • 2:20 PM ET
Earned Runs Allowed
Paul Skenes logo Paul Skenes o2.5 Earned Runs Allowed (+119)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play this pick down to +100. Paul Skenes has looked more vulnerable lately, posting a 4.70 FIP across his last two starts. Chicago already tagged him for five earned runs earlier this season, and the Cubs enter with a 134 wRC+ over their last 12 games.

Total Bases
Brandon Lowe logo
Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 88th percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. Brandon Lowe is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 82°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.
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Baltimore Orioles image thumbnail BAL @ Toronto Blue Jays image thumbnail TOR Sat, Sep 12 • 3:07 PM ET
Total Home Runs
George Springer logo George Springer o0.5 Total Home Runs (+475)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Ethan Diamandas logo
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst

Play this to +425 for a quarter unit. Springer has handled Bradish well and matches up nicely with a slider that has allowed seven home runs this season.

Total Bases
Josh Smith logo Josh Smith o0.5 Total Bases (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Ethan Diamandas logo
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst

Play this to -125. Smith has six homers against right-handed pitching this season and draws Bradish, who has allowed lefties to slug .438.

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San Diego Padres image thumbnail SD @ San Francisco Giants image thumbnail SF Sat, Sep 12 • 4:05 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Fernando Tatis Jr. logo Fernando Tatis Jr. o0.5 Total Home Runs (+450)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Todd Cordell logo
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Fernando Tatis Jr. has crushed Cesar Perdomo’s fastball-changeup combination over the last 25 games.

He’s hit the ball hard 50% of the time while generating barrels at a 15.4% clip. All of that quality contact has translated to a .427 ISO and .447 wOBA.

Moneyline
San Diego Padres image thumbnail SD (-158)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Todd Cordell logo
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

I’m backing the San Diego Padres to 62%.

I trust they will get to Cesar Perdomo, who posted a 1.59 WHIP and 5.10 ERA over 47.2 innings of work in AAA.

Michael King conceded two runs or fewer in nine of his past 12 starts, and two of the three exceptions were against teams over .500.

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Los Angeles Angels image thumbnail LAA @ Washington Nationals image thumbnail WAS Sat, Sep 12 • 4:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Daylen Lile logo
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+142)
Projection 1.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. The 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Nationals Park.. This game is predicted to have the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate today (77%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. Batting from the opposite that Walbert Urena throws from, Daylen Lile will have the upper hand today.. Bats such as Daylen Lile with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Walbert Urena who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.
Total RBIs
CJ Abrams logo
CJ Abrams o0.5 Total RBIs (+172)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, CJ Abrams ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. CJ Abrams is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game.. This game is predicted to have the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate today (77%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. CJ Abrams will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Walbert Urena in today's game.. CJ Abrams pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.7% — 85th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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Los Angeles Dodgers image thumbnail LAD @ Miami Marlins image thumbnail MIA Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Tyler Glasnow logo Tyler Glasnow o7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+107)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play this prop down to +100. Tyler Glasnow is back missing bats, averaging 9.69 K/9 over his last two outings and striking out eight last time out. The Miami Marlins have averaged nine strikeouts across its last three games, giving Glasnow a strong matchup to clear this number.

Total RBIs
Otto Lopez logo
Otto Lopez o0.5 Total RBIs (+264)
Projection 0.46
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his batting average ability, Otto Lopez is projected as the 8th-best batter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Otto Lopez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.. Otto Lopez will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.. Posting a .282 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season , Otto Lopez is ranked in the 88th percentile.
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Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE @ Minnesota Twins image thumbnail MIN Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 hours ago
Phil Naessens logo
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Gavin Williams and Bailey Ober offer an even starting duel, but Cleveland possesses baseball's most dominant active bullpen (2.83 SIERA, 5.9% walk rate over the last 14 days). In a tight matchup, I trust Cleveland's late-inning shutdown arms with the better bats to secure the win.

Total RBIs
Jo Adell logo
Jo Adell o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.67
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, Jo Adell ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jo Adell is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Connor Prielipp throws from, Jo Adell will have the upper hand today.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of every team today.
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Kansas City Royals image thumbnail KC @ Boston Red Sox image thumbnail BOS Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jarren Duran logo
Jarren Duran o1.5 Total Bases (+131)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hitting from the opposite that Randy Dobnak throws from, Jarren Duran will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Jarren Duran has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's shallowest LF fences today.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Jarren Duran will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total RBIs
Roman Anthony logo
Roman Anthony o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his BABIP ability, Roman Anthony is projected as the 14th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Roman Anthony is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Batting from the opposite that Randy Dobnak throws from, Roman Anthony will have the upper hand today.. Roman Anthony hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 3rd-shallowest CF fences today.
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Houston Astros image thumbnail HOU @ Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB Sat, Sep 12 • 6:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Junior Caminero logo Junior Caminero o0.5 Total Home Runs (+265)
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
Todd Cordell logo
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

It’s arrows up for Junior Caminero.

The powerful righty has seen all his indicators spike against Peter Lambert’s pitch mix over the last 25 at bats. His average exit velocity is up almost four miles per hour, his barrel rate is up over 10%, and his hard hit rate has soared to 66.7%.

On the season, Caminero has managed an ISO of .250 or higher against each of Lambert’s four most-used pitches.

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB (-139)
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
Todd Cordell logo
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

I’m on the Tampa Bay Rays up to 60%.

Ian Seymour is rocking a matching 2.69 xFIP and SIERA with a 30.3 K% over the past 30 days.

I’m not as sold on Peter Lambert. He has allowed 1.58 baserunners per inning over the same stretch while his xFIP and SIERA sit closer to 5.0.

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Cincinnati Reds image thumbnail CIN @ Milwaukee Brewers image thumbnail MIL Sat, Sep 12 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Elly De La Cruz logo Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total Home Runs (+450)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 25%. Elly De La Cruz is scorching hot, going deep five times in his last five games while posting an absurd .895 ISO. He gets another favorable matchup against Kyle Harrison, who has been crushed for 7.36 HR/9 across his last two outings, while Milwaukee's bullpen has also struggled to keep the ball in the yard.

Runs
Elly De La Cruz logo Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Runs (+116)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play this pick down to +100. Elly De La Cruz is scorching, batting .474 over his last five games while scoring in eight of his previous nine. His .759 wOBA and six multi-hit performances over eight games give him plenty of opportunities to cross the plate again.

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Chicago White Sox image thumbnail CHW @ St. Louis Cardinals image thumbnail STL Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
Chicago White Sox image thumbnail CHW (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 hours ago
Phil Naessens logo
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Luis Castillo gives Chicago a decisive frontline starting edge over Kyle Leahy. While the White Sox bats are cold (78 wRC+), Chicago's bullpen has been lockdown over the past 14 days (2.11 ERA, 1.83 BB/9), neutralizing the Cardinals' offensive advantage.

Total Bases
JB
Joshua Baez o1.5 Total Bases (+195)
Projection 1.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Joshua Baez ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Joshua Baez is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game.. Busch Stadium has the 7th-shortest fences in Major League Baseball.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate at 89°.. Joshua Baez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 81st percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences today.
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Philadelphia Phillies image thumbnail PHI @ Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kyle Schwarber logo Kyle Schwarber o0.5 Total Home Runs (+263)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Play up to 27%. Kyle Schwarber continues to mash, homering four times over his last six games while producing a .522 ISO and 23.5% barrel rate. Tyler Mahle has allowed plenty of hard contact recently, and an Atlanta bullpen surrendering 2.53 HR/9 lately gives Schwarber another favorable path to his MLB-leading 45th homer.

Total Bases
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J.T. Realmuto o1.5 Total Bases (+174)
Projection 1.61
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Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.T. Realmuto in the 86th percentile when estimating his batting average ability.. The #4 park in the league for boosting offensive stats to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park.. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather report projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. J.T. Realmuto hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 78th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Texas Rangers image thumbnail TEX @ Arizona Diamondbacks image thumbnail AZ Sat, Sep 12 • 8:10 PM ET
Total
Texas Rangers image thumbnail Arizona Diamondbacks image thumbnail u8.5 (-101)
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Pick made: 35 minutes ago
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Play up to 55%. Arizona's bullpen has been excellent recently, posting a 3.17 FIP over the last week while keeping home runs to a minimum. Texas' relief corps has been less reliable, but neither offense has been particularly dominant. With Arizona's pen in strong form, I see enough downside for this game to stay Under 8.5.

Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks image thumbnail AZ (-139)
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Pick made: 35 minutes ago
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Play up to 60%. Brandon Pfaadt has been steady lately, posting a 3.91 xERA over his last two starts while limiting home runs. Kumar Rocker has been much shakier, allowing 2.24 HR/9 with a 5.35 FIP over his last two appearances. Arizona has the stronger recent pitching profile and deserves the edge.

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Seattle Mariners image thumbnail SEA @ Athletics Athletics image thumbnail ATH Sat, Sep 12 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Taylor Ward logo
Taylor Ward o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Taylor Ward ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. Among all major league parks, Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the hottest weather of all games today at 94°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for hitters.
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Max Muncy o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.67
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 78th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. Max Muncy is penciled in 5th in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. Among all major league parks, Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the hottest weather of all games today at 94°.
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