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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Tue, Jul 28 • 1:40 PM ET
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Cleveland Guardians logo Cincinnati Reds logo u8.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 21 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The Under 8.5 fits because neither offense is bringing much recent firepower into this matchup. Cincinnati owns a 59 wRC+ and .131 ISO over the last week, while Cleveland sits at 96 and .169. With both bullpens in solid form, this profiles more like a controlled game overall. 

Moneyline
Cincinnati Reds logo CIN (-155)
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Pick made: 21 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Chase Burns gives Cincinnati the cleaner pitching edge against a Cleveland lineup making very little loud contact lately. The Guardians have just a 28.7% hard-hit rate over the last seven games, while Slade Cecconi has struggled with a 5.48 xERA and 47.8% hard-hit rate across his last four appearances overall.

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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Joe Mack logo
Joe Mack o1.5 Total Bases (+240)
Projection 1.25
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, Joe Mack ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Joe Mack will hold the platoon advantage against Aaron Nola today.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Joe Mack will hold that advantage in today's matchup.. Joe Mack has made significant strides with his Barrel% of late, improving his 10.9% seasonal rate to 44.4% in the past 7 days.. Joe Mack has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 98.5-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 89.2-mph average.
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Heriberto Hernandez logo
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+143)
Projection 1.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heriberto Hernandez in the 92nd percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Heriberto Hernandez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Heriberto Hernandez will hold that advantage today.. Heriberto Hernandez has made big strides with his Barrel% of late, improving his 13.7% seasonal rate to 27.8% in the last two weeks' worth of games.. Heriberto Hernandez has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 92.5-mph average to last season's 90.2-mph figure.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Nolan Arenado logo
Nolan Arenado o1.5 Total Bases (+195)
Projection 1.47
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation generally leads to more offense.. This game is projected to have the 3rd-most humid conditions on the slate (80%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. Nolan Arenado has made big strides with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 7.4% seasonal rate to 13.3% in the last 7 days.. Nolan Arenado's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved lately, rising from 17.1% on the season to 25% over the last two weeks.
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Tyler Locklear logo
Tyler Locklear o1.5 Total Bases (+202)
Projection 1.36
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This game is projected to have the 3rd-most humid conditions on the slate (80%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. Over the last week, Tyler Locklear has displayed impressive power, recording a a 23.1% Barrel% (a reliable standard to study power).. Tyler Locklear has hit one of the hardest balls in MLB in the past week's worth of games — 111.5-mph — which is a good measure of recent form and raw power.. Over the past week, Tyler Locklear's swing has been well optimized for base hits, notching a 61.5% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of -4° to 26°.
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Baltimore Orioles logo BAL @ Detroit Tigers logo DET Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand logo
Christian Encarnacion-Strand o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 86th percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today.. Comerica Park has the 3rd-lowest fences among all parks.. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to more offense.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.6-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for batters.
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Spencer Torkelson logo
Spencer Torkelson o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.78
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Comerica Park has the 3rd-lowest fences among all parks.. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to more offense.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.6-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for batters.. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Spencer Torkelson will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Texas Rangers logo TEX @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Tue, Jul 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Brandon Nimmo logo
Brandon Nimmo u1.5 Total Bases (-170)
Projection 0.96
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game -9° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.. In today's game, Brandon Nimmo is at a disadvantage facing the league's 9th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.3% rate (95th percentile).. Brandon Nimmo will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup.. In the past 14 days, Brandon Nimmo's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 12.2% down to 0%.. Over the last 14 days, Brandon Nimmo's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen from his seasonal EV of 93.6 mph to 84.2 mph.
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Jake Burger logo
Jake Burger o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.71
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Jake Burger ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jake Burger is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game.. The #4 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Jake Burger pulls a lot of his flyballs (35% — 82nd percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Among all the teams on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Tue, Jul 28 • 6:45 PM ET
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Moneyline
Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR (+120)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Kyle LaRusic
Publishing Editor

Shane Bieber is expected to get the call for Toronto, and despite his season numbers, Biebs has given up just one earned run in his last two starts. I think he helps the Jays to a much-needed win as road dogs. 

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Daylen Lile logo
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Daylen Lile's batting average skill is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. In MLB, Nationals Park's right field fences are the 9th-shallowest.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy link with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humidity of all games today at 88%.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 7th-best of the day for hitters.. Daylen Lile will have the handedness advantage over Shane Bieber today.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ New York Mets logo NYM Tue, Jul 28 • 7:10 PM ET
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Atlanta Braves logo New York Mets logo o7.5 (+101)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The Over has a path despite strong starters because both offenses are producing right now. Atlanta owns a .204 ISO over the last two weeks, while the Mets carry a 134 wRC+ and .217 ISO across their last six games. Atlanta’s struggling bullpen also gives New York late scoring upside.

Moneyline
Atlanta Braves logo ATL (-155)
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Pick made: 13 minutes ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Chris Sale gives Atlanta the higher floor on the mound after posting a 0.96 FIP with elite walk suppression since the All-Star break. Christian Scott has been excellent lately, but his Citi Field profile is more vulnerable, and Atlanta’s 121 wRC+ over its last 11 games gives Sale enough support.

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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Tue, Jul 28 • 7:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 88°.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins.. Over the last 14 days, Salvador Perez has improved his Barrel% substantially, increasing it from his seasonal rate of 10.1% to 19%.. Salvador Perez has seen a sizeable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 100.4-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal figure of 93.3-mph.
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Lane Thomas logo
Lane Thomas o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Lane Thomas is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 88°.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins.. Lane Thomas has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 97.9-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal average of 92.4-mph.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Tue, Jul 28 • 7:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jasson Dominguez logo
Jasson Dominguez o1.5 Total Bases (+149)
Projection 1.71
Best Odds
Pick made: 32 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jasson Dominguez in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Jasson Dominguez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 7th-best stadium in MLB for boosting offensive stats to RHB.. Home runs are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the shallowest among all major league parks.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.9-mph in this match-up, the 6th-strongest of the day for bats.
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Drew Romo logo
Drew Romo o1.5 Total Bases (+265)
Projection 1.15
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Guaranteed Rate Field profiles as the #7 ballpark in the game for overall LHB offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.9-mph in this match-up, the 6th-strongest of the day for bats.. Drew Romo pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.7% — 85th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. The New York Yankees outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.. Drew Romo will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Tue, Jul 28 • 7:45 PM ET
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Total Bases
Lars Nootbaar logo
Lars Nootbaar o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Lars Nootbaar is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. The weather report projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Lars Nootbaar will have an edge today.
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Michael Busch logo
Michael Busch o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Michael Busch is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. The weather report projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Michael McGreevy throws from, Michael Busch will have the upper hand in today's game.
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Houston Astros logo HOU @ Los Angeles Angels logo LAA Tue, Jul 28 • 9:38 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jorge Soler logo
Jorge Soler o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Jorge Soler ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jorge Soler is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fence height (on average) in the majors.. The Houston Astros infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Jorge Soler will hold that advantage today.
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Jorge Soler logo
Jorge Soler o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Jorge Soler ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jorge Soler is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fence height (on average) in the majors.. The Houston Astros infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Jorge Soler will hold that advantage today.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, Jul 28 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total Hits
Jahmai Jones logo
Jahmai Jones u0.5 Total Hits (+157)
Projection 0.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jahmai Jones has primarily hit in the top-half of the lineup this season (76% of the time), but he is projected to bat 7th in the batting order today.. Jahmai Jones pulls many of his flyballs (34.1% — 77th percentile) and will be challenged by MLB's 6th-deepest LF fences today.. Playing on the road typically reduces batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Jahmai Jones in today's game.. Jahmai Jones's launch angle this season (13.4°) is quite a bit lower than his 19.7° angle last year.
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Tyler Soderstrom logo
Tyler Soderstrom o1.5 Total Bases (+128)
Projection 1.95
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today.. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #2 field in baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all stadiums, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 103°.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ San Diego Padres logo SD Tue, Jul 28 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Fernando Tatis Jr. logo
Fernando Tatis Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+107)
Projection 2.1
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 18th-best batter in the game, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. On average, the fence height at Petco Park is the 5th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Fernando Tatis Jr. will hold that advantage today.
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Manny Machado logo
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+116)
Projection 2
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The 2nd-shallowest CF fences among all stadiums are found in Petco Park.. On average, the fence height at Petco Park is the 5th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Manny Machado will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Tue, Jul 28 • 9:45 PM ET
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Total Bases
Garrett Mitchell logo
Garrett Mitchell u1.5 Total Bases (-240)
Projection 0.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Garrett Mitchell is projected to hit 7th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #4 venue in Major League Baseball for suppressing home runs to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park.. Among all major league stadiums, the highest fence height (on average) are at Oracle Park.. This matchup is expected to have the best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Typically, bats like Garrett Mitchell who hit a lot of flyballs tend to be less successful when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Landen Roupp.
Total Home Runs
Drew Gilbert logo
Drew Gilbert o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1140)
Projection 0.1
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field fences are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.3-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Logan Henderson throws from, Drew Gilbert will have the upper hand today.. Drew Gilbert is apt to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Milwaukee Brewers has just 1 same-handed RP.. Drew Gilbert will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Tue, Jul 28 • 10:10 PM ET
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Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez logo
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+114)
Projection 2.19
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Julio Rodriguez as the 9th-best batter in Major League Baseball when assessing his batting average talent.. Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in MLB for right-handed home runs.. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Julio Rodriguez will have the handedness advantage over Justin Wrobleski in today's game.
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Andy Pages logo
Andy Pages o1.5 Total Bases (+121)
Projection 1.98
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Andy Pages is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in MLB for right-handed home runs.. The 9th-shallowest centerfield fences in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium.. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Aug 6 • 2:20 PM ET
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Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto logo Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+365)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Okamoto's hitting profile perfectly matches up well against Imanaga’s stuff. The Cubs starter throws a heavy dose of the fastball and gets barreled up at a 10.4% rate. The Jays third baseman barrels the ball better than anyone in the Blue Jays lineup with a 13.5% barrel rate, while owning a 63.2% hard hit rate against the four-seamer. 

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Dansby Swanson u0.5 Total Hits
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Dylan Cease o6.5 Strikeouts Thrown
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George Springer o1.5 Total Bases
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Pick made: one month ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Swanson is just 1-for-6 against Cease in his career. Cease has electric stuff, leading the American League with 110 Ks, while ranking in the 97th percentile in K-rate. Springer is turning a corner with a 1.089 OPS over his last nine games.

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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
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Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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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: one month ago
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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
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Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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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: one month ago
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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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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
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San Francisco Giants logo Atlanta Braves logo o7.5 (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and are fourth in xwOBA while averaging 5.5 runs per game across the past 30 days, and the Braves ranks ninth in wOBA against right-handed pitchers and third in overall xwOBA, so I think this total is too low.

Moneyline
San Francisco Giants logo SF (+124)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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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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