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Predicted Score

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.73 @ 5.10

DET
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DET

Twins vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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MIN
MIN

4.73

+118

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -180

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DET
DET

5.10

-128

u8.5 -105

-1.5 +168

Toronto @ Athletics
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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TOR
TOR

5.94 @ 4.30

ATH
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ATH

Blue Jays vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

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TOR
TOR

5.94

-175

o9.0 -114

-1.5 -110

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ATH
ATH

4.30

+158

u9.5 -120

+1.5 -102

Top Projection Brady Basso o1.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+120)
o1.5+120
St. Louis @ San Francisco
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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STL
STL

5.01 @ 3.98

SF
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SF

Cardinals vs Giants · Prediction & Game Odds

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STL
STL

5.01

-124

o7.5 -132

-1.5 +140

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SF
SF

3.98

+110

u8.5 -120

+1.5 -155

Top Projection Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+231)
o0.5+231
Washington @ San Diego
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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WAS
WAS

4.86 @ 4.95

SD
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SD

Nationals vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

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WAS
WAS

4.86

+165

o8.0 -115

+1.5 -135

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SD
SD

4.95

-172

u8.5 -114

-1.5 +127

Top Projection Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+231
Texas @ Seattle
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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TEX
TEX

3.84 @ 4.29

SEA
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SEA

Rangers vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

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TEX logo
TEX
TEX

3.84

+135

o7.5 -118

+1.5 -160

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SEA
SEA

4.29

-150

u8.0 -115

-1.5 +146

Top Projection Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
o0.5+220
Cleveland @ Baltimore
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CLE
CLE

4.22 @ 4.12

BAL
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BAL

Guardians vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

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CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.22

-110

o8.5 -110

-1.5 +150

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BAL
BAL

4.12

+102

u9.0 -120

+1.5 -165

NY Mets @ Miami
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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NYM
NYM

4.59 @ 4.92

MIA
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MIA

Mets vs Marlins · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

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NYM
NYM

4.59

+106

o8.5 -115

+1.5 -198

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MIA
MIA

4.92

-120

u8.5 +100

-1.5 +165

Top Projection Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Houston @ Philadelphia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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HOU
HOU

3.79 @ 4.87

PHI
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PHI

Astros vs Phillies · Prediction & Game Odds

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HOU
HOU

3.79

+140

o7.5 -130

+1.5 -150

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PHI
PHI

4.87

-155

u8.5 -125

-1.5 +135

Top Projection Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
LA Angels @ Boston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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LAA
LAA

4.26 @ 5.72

BOS
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BOS

Angels vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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LAA
LAA

4.26

+180

o9.0 -115

+1.5 -110

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BOS
BOS

5.72

-210

u9.5 -125

-1.5 +100

Top Projection Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+206
Colorado @ NY Yankees
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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COL
COL

4.24 @ 6.43

NYY
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NYY

Rockies vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

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COL
COL

4.24

+210

o9.0 -110

+4.0 -455

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NYY
NYY

6.43

-240

u12.5 -500

-4.0 +275

Top Projection Aaron Judge o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-125)
o1.5-118
Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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TB
TB

5.72 @ 4.87

ATL
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ATL

Rays vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

TB logo
TB
TB

5.72

+106

o7.0 -200

+2.5 -334

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

4.87

-120

u8.5 -115

-2.5 +250

Top Projection Cedric Mullins o0.5 Total RBIs (+225)
o0.5+230
Pittsburgh @ Chi. White Sox
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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PIT
PIT

4.74 @ 4.67

CHW
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CHW

Pirates vs White Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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PIT
PIT

4.74

+130

o8.0 -115

+1.5 -164

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CHW
CHW

4.67

-125

u8.5 -118

-1.5 +145

Top Projection Lake Bachar o2.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+150)
o2.5+150
Arizona @ Kansas City
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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AZ
AZ

4.83 @ 4.50

KC
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KC

Diamondbacks vs Royals · Prediction & Game Odds

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AZ logo
AZ
AZ

4.83

-112

o8.5 -120

-1.5 +150

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KC
KC

4.50

-104

u9.0 -125

+1.5 -175

Top Projection Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+164)
o0.5+170
Chi. Cubs @ Milwaukee
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CHC
CHC

4.52 @ 4.51

MIL
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MIL

Cubs vs Brewers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CHC
CHC

4.52

+116

o7.5 -110

+1.5 -184

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MIL
MIL

4.51

-130

u7.5 -105

-1.5 +160

Top Projection Alex Bregman o0.5 Total RBIs (+242)
o0.5+242
Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CIN
CIN

3.70 @ 5.80

LAD
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LAD

Reds vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CIN
CIN

3.70

+240

o8.5 -114

+1.5 +112

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LAD
LAD

5.80

-285

u9.0 -125

-1.5 -125

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TB logo
TB
TB

4.91 @ 5.19

ATL
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ATL

Rays vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

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TB logo
TB
TB

4.91

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ATL
ATL

5.19

--

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Houston @ Philadelphia
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HOU
HOU

4.40 @ 5.41

PHI
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PHI

Astros vs Phillies · Prediction & Game Odds

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HOU

4.40

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PHI

5.41

--

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Texas @ Seattle
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Predicted Score

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TEX
TEX

3.81 @ 3.52

SEA
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SEA

Rangers vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

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TEX

3.81

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SEA

3.52

--

--

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Colorado @ NY Yankees
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Predicted Score

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COL
COL

3.46 @ 6.19

NYY
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NYY

Rockies vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

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COL

3.46

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NYY

6.19

--

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Pittsburgh @ Chi. White Sox
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Predicted Score

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PIT
PIT

4.83 @ 4.27

CHW
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CHW

Pirates vs White Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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PIT

4.83

--

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CHW
CHW

4.27

--

--

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Minnesota Twins image thumbnail MIN @ Detroit Tigers image thumbnail DET Wed, Sep 9 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Riley Greene logo Riley Greene o0.5 Total Home Runs (+319)
Best Odds
Pick made: 43 minutes ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Riley Greene brings real home-run value with three long balls over his last six games and a .500 ISO during that span. His fly-ball profile lines up well against Matthews’ recent air-contact issues, while Minnesota’s bullpen also gives Greene another path if Matthews exits early.

Total
Minnesota Twins image thumbnail Detroit Tigers image thumbnail u8.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: 43 minutes ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The Under 8.5 fits because neither offense is in great form, and both lineups have lacked consistent home-run power lately. Matthews’ homer issues are the main concern, but the bullpens have limited long balls, and Montero gives Detroit a stable enough starting point.

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Toronto Blue Jays image thumbnail TOR @ Athletics Athletics image thumbnail ATH Wed, Sep 9 • 3:05 PM ET
Moneyline
Athletics Athletics image thumbnail ATH (+162)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Josh Inglis logo
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst

Do the Jays deserve to be a bigger favorite today than yesterday, going from José Soriano to a bullpen day? This is still an offense that can't pull away from bad pitching, and now it has to get on a plane and head home to open a circled series against the Orioles. Braydon Fisher gets the start but will go one or two frames before likely giving the ball to Michael Lorenzen, Brendon Little, and/or Paul Sewald at some point. There is no good Toronto arm to piggyback and eat big innings. The Athletics are going with the same approach, but at least I'm getting 13 percentage points better than a 50% probability with them against the Jays. I just don't see this as a 63/37 game when both teams will be using a ton of arms and the Jays are in a tough schedule spot. This isn't much different than the Dylan Cease start price. I see this as 60/40 at best for Toronto.

Total Bases
Alejandro Kirk logo
Alejandro Kirk o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.04
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 94th percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. Alejandro Kirk is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #2 field in the league for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. In Major League Baseball, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the hottest temperature on the slate at 95°.
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St. Louis Cardinals image thumbnail STL @ San Francisco Giants image thumbnail SF Wed, Sep 9 • 3:45 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Andre Pallante logo
Andre Pallante o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-101)
Projection 4.03
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Andre Pallante has averaged 91.8 adjusted pitches per outing this year, checking in at the 77th percentile.. The San Francisco Giants have 3 hitters in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Bryce Eldridge, Drew Cavanaugh, Shay Whitcomb).. Oracle Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. Low humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-least humid conditions of the day at 40%.. Given that flyball hitters perform worse against flyball pitchers, Andre Pallante (56.8% GB% per the leading projection system, THE BAT) is well-situated in this game with 3 FB hitters in the opposing team's projected batting order.
Total Bases
Nolan Gorman logo
Nolan Gorman o1.5 Total Bases (+183)
Projection 1.39
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Nolan Gorman will have the handedness advantage against Blade Tidwell in today's matchup.. Nolan Gorman pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.1% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.. The San Francisco Giants infield defense grades out as the 4th-worst among every team on the slate today.. Nolan Gorman has made big improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 10.1% seasonal rate to 16.7% in the past two weeks' worth of games.. Nolan Gorman has seen a big gain in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 93.5-mph average over the past 7 days to his seasonal 89.5-mph mark.
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Washington Nationals image thumbnail WAS @ San Diego Padres image thumbnail SD Wed, Sep 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Xander Bogaerts logo
Xander Bogaerts o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1050)
Projection 0.12
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Petco Park has the shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball.. In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the most favorable hitting conditions of the day.
Total Bases
Jackson Merrill logo
Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.63
Best Odds
Pick made: 24 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 94th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.. Jackson Merrill is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game.. Petco Park has the shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball.. In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 89°.
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Texas Rangers image thumbnail TEX @ Seattle Mariners image thumbnail SEA Wed, Sep 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Justin Foscue logo Justin Foscue o0.5 Total Home Runs (+600)
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
Neil Parker logo
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Rangers are giving Foscue more opportunities to show off his power down the stretch, and he’s hit eight of his 11 homers off lefties for a mammoth .303 ISO. So, with Foscue also sporting a high-end 1.087 OPS during an active 13-for-37 run at the dish, he’s a prime target to leave the yard this afternoon.

Hits+Runs+RBIs
Brandon Nimmo logo
Brandon Nimmo o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+115)
Projection 1.84
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Nimmo in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Brandon Nimmo is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today.. In the majors, T-Mobile Park has the 10th-lowest average fence height.. Brandon Nimmo has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences today.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the weakest out of all the teams in action today.
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Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE @ Baltimore Orioles image thumbnail BAL Wed, Sep 9 • 6:35 PM ET
Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 hours ago
Chris Vasile logo
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

I like the Guardians at this price, starting with Foster Griffin, who owns a 3.26 ERA across his full season and draws an Orioles lineup that has struggled against left-handed pitching. Griffin also has the starting-pitching edge over Shane Baz, who enters 5-15 with a 3.91 ERA. Cleveland has another advantage once the starters leave: since August 4, the Guardians rank fourth in defense and fifth in bullpen ERA. With three different run-prevention edges working in Cleveland's favor, I'll back the Guardians on the moneyline.

Total Hits
Coby Mayo logo
Coby Mayo u0.5 Total Hits (+145)
Projection 0.74
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Coby Mayo pulls many of his flyballs (39.7% — 97th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's game.. Over the past 7 days, Coby Mayo's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 12.4% down to 0%.. Coby Mayo's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased lately; his 94.3-mph seasonal EV has dropped off to 78.2-mph in the last week.. Based on Statcast metrics, Coby Mayo grades out in the 7th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .208.. Posting a 4.38 K/BB rate this year, Coby Mayo has displayed poor plate discipline, placing in the 7th percentile.
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New York Mets image thumbnail NYM @ Miami Marlins image thumbnail MIA Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Juan Soto logo
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.82
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Batting from the opposite that Janson Junk throws from, Juan Soto will have the upper hand in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Juan Soto's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last year to this one, going from 14.2% to 18.4%.
Total RBIs
Joe Mack logo
Joe Mack o0.5 Total RBIs (+275)
Projection 0.41
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Considering Robert Stock's large platoon split, Joe Mack will have a big advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish today.. The New York Mets have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Joe Mack has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.. Joe Mack will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
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Houston Astros image thumbnail HOU @ Philadelphia Phillies image thumbnail PHI Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez logo
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the 2nd-best batter in the majors.. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The #9 stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. HRs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest among all major league parks.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.7-mph in this contest, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.
Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kyle Schwarber projects as the 3rd-best home run batter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. The #9 stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. HRs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest among all major league parks.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.7-mph in this contest, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.
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Los Angeles Angels image thumbnail LAA @ Boston Red Sox image thumbnail BOS Wed, Sep 9 • 6:45 PM ET
Total RBIs
Wilyer Abreu logo
Wilyer Abreu o0.5 Total RBIs (+118)
Projection 0.84
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wilyer Abreu is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Fenway Park has the 3rd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.3-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.
Total RBIs
Roman Anthony logo
Roman Anthony o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Roman Anthony as the 9th-best hitter in MLB when estimating his BABIP ability.. Roman Anthony is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.3-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.. Roman Anthony will hold the platoon advantage against Ryan Johnson in today's game.
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Colorado Rockies image thumbnail COL @ New York Yankees image thumbnail NYY Wed, Sep 9 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Jazz Chisholm Jr. logo
Jazz Chisholm Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Jazz Chisholm Jr. ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 10th-best stadium in the game for run-scoring.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 8th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tomoyuki Sugano today.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has strong power (88th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (27.8% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano doesn't generate many whiffs (20th percentile K%) — great news for Chisholm Jr..
Total Bases
Cody Bellinger logo
Cody Bellinger o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.98
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Cody Bellinger is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 10th-best stadium in the game for run-scoring.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 8th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Hitting from the opposite that Tomoyuki Sugano throws from, Cody Bellinger will have the upper hand in today's game.
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Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB @ Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL Wed, Sep 9 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL (-123)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

The Atlanta Braves are trading as a 55% favorite on Polymarket in their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, and I think there's an edge to exploit at that number because I price the Braves closer to a 57% favorite. There are two things I particularly like about this matchup for Atlanta, and both should help neutralize Tampa Bay's speed and running game. First, Reynaldo López isn't afraid to challenge hitters with velocity at the top of the zone, which makes it more difficult for the Rays' slap hitters to put the ball on the ground and beat out plays at first base. Second, Sean Murphy has a quick transfer and an elite pop time, giving him the ability to slow down Tampa Bay's running game once the Rays get runners on base.

Total Bases
Cedric Mullins logo
Cedric Mullins o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Truist Park as the 4th-best park in MLB for boosting offensive stats to lefties.. Truist Park has the 4th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball.. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the majors, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 87°.. Cedric Mullins will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reynaldo López in today's game.
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Pittsburgh Pirates image thumbnail PIT @ Chicago White Sox image thumbnail CHW Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Konnor Griffin logo
Konnor Griffin o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.77
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Konnor Griffin as the 2nd-best batter in the league when assessing his BABIP ability.. Konnor Griffin has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (70% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game.. The #6 venue in the game for boosting offensive stats to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. Homers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest among all major league stadiums.. This year, the hardest ball Konnor Griffin has connected with reached a maximum exit velocity of 113.2 mph (a reliable standard to assess power), checking in at the 90th percentile.
Total RBIs
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Brandon Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+204)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brandon Lowe is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game.. Guaranteed Rate Field grades out as the #6 ballpark in the majors for overall left-handed offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Batting from the opposite that Davis Martin throws from, Brandon Lowe will have an advantage today.. Brandon Lowe pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.4% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks image thumbnail AZ @ Kansas City Royals image thumbnail KC Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
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Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 1.98
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB when estimating his batting average ability.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 field in baseball for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. This game is forecasted to have the 3rd-most humidity on the schedule today (79%); there is a small but significant link with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.
Total Bases
Ketel Marte logo
Ketel Marte o1.5 Total Bases (-102)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ketel Marte in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Ketel Marte is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 field in baseball for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. This game is forecasted to have the 3rd-most humidity on the schedule today (79%); there is a small but significant link with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.
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Chicago Cubs image thumbnail CHC @ Milwaukee Brewers image thumbnail MIL Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Seiya Suzuki logo
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. American Family Field projects as the #8 field in the majors for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In Major League Baseball, American Family Field has the 6th-lowest average fence height.. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation often leads to better offense.
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William Contreras logo
William Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects William Contreras in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. William Contreras is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. American Family Field projects as the #8 field in the majors for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In Major League Baseball, American Family Field has the 6th-lowest average fence height.. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation often leads to better offense.
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Cincinnati Reds image thumbnail CIN @ Los Angeles Dodgers image thumbnail LAD Wed, Sep 9 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Teoscar Hernandez logo
Teoscar Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.81
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #3 ballpark in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. This contest is forecasted to have the 14th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Teoscar Hernandez will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
Total Bases
Sal Stewart logo
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sal Stewart in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Sal Stewart is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #3 ballpark in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. This contest is forecasted to have the 14th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.
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