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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.35 |
+116 |
o6.5 -150 |
+1.5 -190 |
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4.44 |
-121 |
u7.5 -138 |
-1.5 +165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.13 |
+105 |
o7.0 -120 |
+1.5 -205 |
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4.33 |
-120 |
u7.5 -120 |
-1.5 +175 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.75 |
+136 |
o8.0 -115 |
+1.5 -159 |
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4.29 |
-155 |
u8.5 -115 |
-1.5 +140 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.82 |
+120 |
o7.0 -120 |
+1.5 -185 |
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4.22 |
-135 |
u7.5 -125 |
-1.5 +160 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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3.86 |
+145 |
o7.0 -119 |
+1.5 -155 |
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4.13 |
-150 |
u7.5 -125 |
-1.5 +150 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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3.60 |
+110 |
o6.5 -120 |
+1.5 -200 |
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3.82 |
-122 |
u7.0 -125 |
-1.5 +173 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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3.19 |
+115 |
o6.0 -137 |
+1.5 -200 |
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3.67 |
-130 |
u6.5 -108 |
-1.5 +173 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.82 |
+160 |
o9.0 -118 |
+1.5 -130 |
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5.25 |
-184 |
u9.5 -124 |
-1.5 +116 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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4.38 |
-117 |
o7.5 -127 |
-1.5 +145 |
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4.31 |
+104 |
u8.5 -130 |
+1.5 -164 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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3.12 |
+175 |
o6.5 -118 |
+2.5 -230 |
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3.72 |
-200 |
u7.0 -139 |
-2.5 +180 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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4.27 |
+110 |
o7.5 -120 |
+1.5 -185 |
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4.39 |
-120 |
u8.5 -128 |
-1.5 +165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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6.10 |
-190 |
o10.5 -125 |
-1.5 -122 |
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4.89 |
+165 |
u11.0 -115 |
+1.5 +105 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.03 |
+120 |
o7.0 -122 |
+1.5 -179 |
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4.41 |
-130 |
u7.5 -120 |
-1.5 +155 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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5.46 |
-107 |
o9.0 -139 |
+1.5 -225 |
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5.12 |
-108 |
u9.5 -115 |
-1.5 +180 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.45 |
-130 |
o7.5 +100 |
-1.5 +135 |
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3.34 |
+115 |
u8.0 -143 |
+1.5 -152 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.46 |
+110 |
o8.0 -121 |
+1.5 -190 |
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4.91 |
-124 |
u8.5 -112 |
-1.5 +165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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3.59 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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3.76 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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|
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4.54 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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3.29 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.09 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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3.40 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.09 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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3.96 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.23 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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4.11 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.72 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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4.13 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.88 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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3.87 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.86 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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4.86 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.79 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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4.88 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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2.81 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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3.79 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Rice owns a .508 xSLG and 14.0% barrel rate, giving him one of the strongest power profiles remaining in New York's lineup. Martinez's contact suppression makes this a difficult matchup overall, but his complete lack of strikeout stuff gives Rice an advantage. Rice also hits Martinez's most serviceable pitches so well.
Rice owns a .508 xSLG and 14.0% barrel rate, giving him one of the strongest power profiles remaining in New York's lineup. Martinez's contact suppression makes this a difficult matchup overall, but his complete lack of strikeout stuff gives Rice an advantage. Especially since Rice hits Martinez's most serviceable pitches so well.
What's wrong with a little double-dip on Springer tonight? Not only does he have strong numbers against Bassitt (2 HR, .631 xSLG), but six of his 15 homers this year have come off breaking balls - and we all know the veteran righty loves to throw the kitchen sink at hitters. If someone is going yard tonight, Springer is the most likely candidate, and at +850, we can't turn down that price.
I'd price this closer to -110, so we're going to take advantage of this value. The Blue Jays see a familiar face on the bump in Chris Bassitt tonight, and while he's been fine over his last two starts, his 4.96 xERA suggests Toronto should be able to get to him. I'm expecting the Blue Jays to manufacture runs, with Bassitt posting a career-high xBA (.279) and career-low K rate (16.4%) this season. On the other side is Max Scherzer, who Baltimore just tagged for six earned runs 11 days ago. No matter how you slice it, tonight looks like we'll see some offensive fireworks.
With the Milwaukee sending Dustin May to the hill on short rest, I like the Philadelphia moneyline to 60%. May recorded seven outs in Friday’s start, and he’s up to a massive 6.91 xERA and 4.42 xFIP across his last six outings. The righty has negative pitch values on his four most frequent offerings, and the struggles align with May passing his prior career high in innings pitched. Of course, the Phillies are countering with veteran Zack Wheeler, and he’s been fantastic down the stretch with a 2.63 xERA and 3.30 xFIP through his past four starts.
Wilyer Abreu's ISO sits at .190 facing southpaws but spikes to .267 when isolating the fastball-sinker combination that Parker Messick relies on so heavily.
His strikeout rate sits at just 13.2% against those two pitches, which is below his barrel rate of 14.5%. It’s always a good sign when you’re making elite contact more frequently than punching out.
I’m on the Boston Red Sox up to 55%.
Payton Tolle ranks first among all of today’s projected starters in xFIP and SIERA over the past 30 days.
Isolating Parker Messick’s three most-used pitches, three of Boston’s projected Top-4 batters own xwOBAs of .390 or higher against southpaws.
The pitching should be great for both teams but I have more trust in the top of Boston’s order to produce.
Jake Burger finds himself in a feast spot against Mets southpaw Sean Manaea, who has posted a near-17% barrel rate across his last five starts. Burger, meanwhile, has been torching left-handers, generating a 60% hard-hit rate and 35% barrel rate against the last 60 he has faced, along with a .731 SLG and .462 ISO. Manaea has also struggled to limit hard contact from right-handed hitters, allowing a 50% hard-hit rate and 13.6% barrel rate over his last 30. With Burger crushing southpaws and Manaea allowing plenty of hard contact, the Rangers slugger has a strong chance to leave the yard.
MacKenzie Gore has struggled to find the zone recently, making his walks prop worth a look against the Mets. The Rangers left-hander owns a near 17% walk rate over his last five starts and has allowed at least three walks in five straight outings. New York has also been drawing walks at a strong clip against left-handed pitching, with seven hitters posting at least a 10% walk rate over their last 60 at-bats against southpaws. Gore could be on a short leash because of his command issues, but that also creates a path for this prop to cash early. I’m willing to play it up to -145.
Kyle Freeland has struggled at home this season, allowing 3.5 runs per outing while carrying the worst pitcher rating on Batters-Box’s current-season dataset. Now, he faces an Arizona Diamondbacks lineup featuring six elite-rated hitters and one with a strong rating. Arizona also owns the highest-rated lineup on today’s slate and enters this matchup swinging a hot bat, posting a 115 wRC+, .775 OPS and .341 wOBA over its last 12 games. With teams averaging roughly three runs through the first five innings and Colorado allowing well over three at home, the over 2.5 first-five runs stands out as the preferred number.
Cal Raleigh is back and better than ever. Okay, maybe not ever – but he’s back!
Raleigh has hammered the fastball-sweeper combination over the last 25 games, posting a ridiculous .478 ISO and 35.7% barrel rate.
Raleigh only has seven career at-bats against Cristian Javier but hit safely in three of them, with one leaving the park.
I like the Under to 57%.
Cristian Javier had a tough start to the season but has quietly pitched well of late, recording a 3.65 ERA and 3.52 xERA over his past five starts.
Logan Gilbert has locked down subpar offenses vs. RHP, especially in pitcher-friendly conditions. He’s recorded an impressive 2.76 ERA and 2.33 xERA over 10 starts vs. Bottom-10 teams in xwOBA.
Play up to 20%. Drew Gilbert's recent power profile makes him an intriguing longshot. He's homered twice in five games while producing a .500 ISO, 60% hard-hit rate, and 20% barrel rate lately. Bradley has also been more vulnerable to home runs on the road, giving Gilbert a legitimate path to another bomb.
Play up to 55%. The bullpen matchup creates plenty of late scoring potential. San Francisco's relief corps has posted a 6.73 FIP with 2.45 HR/9 allowed over the last week, while Minnesota's pen hasn't exactly been dominant either. At only 7.5, one rough relief inning could quickly push this Over.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has been scoring hot at the dish, leaving the yard five times in his last nine games. Dodger Stadium's 124 Park Factor for home runs means that there's an increased chance of Tatis continuing his fine form by popping a long ball.
Play to 55%. Michael King has induced a 17% soft contact rate in his last eight starts and ranks in the 85th percentile in average exit velocity and the 88th percentile in hard-hit rate. L.A.'s bullpen has a 3.18 FIP and league-best 2.76 SIERA in relief across the last 14 days, and San Diego will have Mason Miller and all its best arms rested after Monday's off day.
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