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Miami Marlins logo MIA @ Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI Tue, Jun 16 • 6:40 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-125)
Projection 2.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Kyle Schwarber projects as the 2nd-best home run batter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game.. Kyle Schwarber will hold the platoon advantage against Tyler Phillips today.. Kyle Schwarber has strong power (100th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (29.1% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Tyler Phillips struggles to strike batters out (12th percentile K%) — great news for Schwarber.. Batters such as Kyle Schwarber with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Tyler Phillips who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.
Total Bases
Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+127)
Projection 1.85
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 10th-best hitter in MLB.. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today.. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Phillips throws from, Bryce Harper will have an edge today.. Bryce Harper has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Bryce Harper will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Tue, Jun 16 • 6:45 PM ET
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Hits+Runs+RBIs
Bobby Witt Jr. logo
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-182)
Projection 2.71
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 3rd-best batter in MLB when it comes to his batting average skill.. Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-best hitting conditions of all games today.. Hitting from the opposite that Foster Griffin throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have the upper hand in today's game.. Bobby Witt Jr. has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Starling Marte logo
Starling Marte o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+126)
Projection 1.83
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Starling Marte in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Starling Marte is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-best hitting conditions of all games today.. Batting from the opposite that Foster Griffin throws from, Starling Marte will have an advantage today.. Starling Marte has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
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Chicago White Sox logo CHW @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Jun 16 • 7:05 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Total Home Runs
Braden Montgomery logo
Braden Montgomery o0.5 Total Home Runs (+590)
Projection 0.23
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Colson Montgomery ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colson Montgomery is penciled in 4th in the lineup today.. Colson Montgomery will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gerrit Cole today.. Colson Montgomery pulls many of his flyballs (40.3% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
Total Bases
Braden Montgomery logo
Braden Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.65
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Colson Montgomery ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colson Montgomery is penciled in 4th in the lineup today.. Colson Montgomery will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gerrit Cole today.. Colson Montgomery pulls many of his flyballs (40.3% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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New York Mets logo NYM @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Tue, Jun 16 • 7:10 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Tyler Stephenson logo
Tyler Stephenson o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
Projection 1.51
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Tyler Stephenson ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. This contest is predicted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 17.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.. Tyler Stephenson has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Tyler Stephenson will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Brett Baty logo
Brett Baty o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.78
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This contest is predicted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 17.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.. Brett Baty will have the handedness advantage over Brady Singer in today's matchup... and moreover, Singer has a huge platoon split.. Brett Baty has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Tue, Jun 16 • 7:15 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Willy Adames logo
Willy Adames o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 91st percentile when it comes to his home run talent.. This game is projected to have the most humid conditions of the day (83%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.
Total Bases
Drew Gilbert logo
Drew Gilbert o1.5 Total Bases (+260)
Projection 1.16
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This game is projected to have the most humid conditions of the day (83%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.. Batting from the opposite that Grant Holmes throws from, Drew Gilbert will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Tue, Jun 16 • 7:40 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jake Bauers logo
Jake Bauers o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+103)
Projection 1.97
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Bauers in the 90th percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Jake Bauers is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 14.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Slade Cecconi throws from, Jake Bauers will have an edge in today's game.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Jake Bauers will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Jake Bauers logo
Jake Bauers o1.5 Total Bases (+171)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 39 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Bauers in the 90th percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Jake Bauers is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 14.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Slade Cecconi throws from, Jake Bauers will have an edge in today's game.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Jake Bauers will hold that advantage in today's game.
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San Diego Padres logo SD @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Tue, Jun 16 • 7:45 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Ivan Herrera logo
Ivan Herrera o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ivan Herrera in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill.. Ivan Herrera is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.6-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for hitters.. Ivan Herrera will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.
Total Bases
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 94th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Jordan Walker is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.6-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for hitters.. Jordan Walker hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Tue, Jun 16 • 8:05 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Joc Pederson logo
Joc Pederson o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Joc Pederson is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.. Joc Pederson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zebby Matthews in today's matchup.. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Joc Pederson will hold that advantage in today's game.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Victor Caratini logo
Victor Caratini o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+120)
Projection 1.79
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Victor Caratini will get to bat from his better side against a pitcher with a large platoon split (Kumar Rocker) in this game.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Tue, Jun 16 • 8:05 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total RBIs
Michael Busch logo
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+125)
Projection 0.72
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Michael Busch is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game.. Batting from the opposite that Ryan Feltner throws from, Michael Busch will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Michael Busch will probably have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies has just 1 same-handed RP.. The Colorado Rockies infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among every team playing today.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ Tue, Jun 16 • 9:40 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total RBIs
Ketel Marte logo
Ketel Marte o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.71
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ketel Marte in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Ketel Marte is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.. This matchup is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Reid Detmers.. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Los Angeles Angels.
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Baltimore Orioles logo BAL @ Seattle Mariners logo SEA Tue, Jun 16 • 9:40 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Gunnar Henderson logo
Gunnar Henderson o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.74
Best Odds
Pick made: 41 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gunnar Henderson in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Gunnar Henderson is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Gunnar Henderson will hold the platoon advantage against Logan Gilbert in today's game.. The Seattle Mariners outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest among all the teams in action today.
Total RBIs
Josh Naylor logo
Josh Naylor o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.55
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Josh Naylor is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Josh Naylor will hold the platoon advantage against Brandon Young today.. Josh Naylor pulls many of his flyballs (36.5% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Out of every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles.. Josh Naylor will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, Jun 16 • 9:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Zack Gelof logo
Zack Gelof o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.94
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 102°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 17.5-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Zack Gelof will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Lawrence Butler logo
Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.88
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 102°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 17.5-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Lawrence Butler will have an advantage today.. Lawrence Butler will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Tue, Jun 16 • 10:10 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Hits
Ryan Ward logo
Ryan Ward u0.5 Total Hits (+130)
Projection 0.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ryan Ward's BABIP talent is projected in the 7th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ryan Ward is projected to hit 7th in the lineup in today's game.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Ryan Ward pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.7% — 75th percentile) but may find it hard to clear the game's 8th-deepest RF fences today.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
5 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks
Total
Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
Pick made: 4 days ago
Neil Parker image
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
Atlanta Braves logo ATL (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 days ago
Neil Parker image
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.

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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks
Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 days ago
Todd Cordell image
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
New York Yankees logo NYY (-135)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 days ago
Todd Cordell image
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.

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