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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.02 |
-110 
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o8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
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4.52 |
+101 
|
u9.0 -125 
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+1.5 -160
|
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 4-0 in Warrens last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Over is 8-1 in Warrens last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
- Yankees are 6-1 in Warrens last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.72 |
+170
|
o8.0 -110 
|
+1.5 -130
|
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4.87 |
-180
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +120
|
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Whisenhunts last 4 starts as an underdog.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 on grass.
- Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.08 |
+130
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -160
|
|
5.04 |
-135
|
u8.0 -105
|
-1.5 +158 
|
Detroit
- Under is 6-0 in Monteros last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 7-0 in Ashcrafts last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Jacob Gonzalez o0.5 Total RBIs (+320)
o0.5+320
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.13 |
+127
|
o7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -166
|
|
3.63 |
-135
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +160
|
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on fieldturf.
- Under is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 during game 1 of a series.
- Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Tampa Bay
- Over is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+182)
o1.5+182
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.08 |
-115
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +140
|
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4.73 |
+110
|
u9.0 -125
|
+1.5 -145
|
St. Louis
- Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.11 |
+215
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 +100
|
|
5.20 |
-220
|
u8.5 -117 
|
-1.5 -108
|
Miami
- Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 7-1 in Marlins last 8 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 vs. National League East.
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 games as a home favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.88 |
+150
|
o8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.82 |
-160
|
u8.5 -103
|
-1.5 +130 
|
Arizona
- Under is 8-0 in Kellys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 8-0 in Kellys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0 in Kellys last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Kellys last 5 starts as a favorite.
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.84 |
-110
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o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
4.68 |
+105
|
u8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -160
|
San Diego
- Padres are 8-1 in their last 9 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games.
- Padres are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
NY Mets
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-1 in Mets last 9 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.01 |
+125
|
o9.5 -110
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
5.09 |
-130
|
u10.0 -115
|
-1.5 +155
|
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 5-1 in last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Perkins' last 6 starts on grass.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.56 |
-125
|
o8.5 -114
|
-1.5 +135
|
|
4.87 |
+115
|
u9.0 -125
|
+1.5 -145
|
Atlanta
- Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 games as a road favorite.
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0-1 in Matthews' last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 8-1-1 in Twins last 10 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Matthews' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Byron Buxton o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
o0.5+175
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.21 |
+140
|
o7.5 -110
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.45 |
-148
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
Seattle
- Under is 5-0-1 in Millers last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Millers last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Millers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Harrisons last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Harrisons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Cal Raleigh o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+240
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.86 |
+143
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -140
|
|
4.35 |
-150
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +145
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games as a favorite.
Texas
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
o0.5+167
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.63 |
+150
|
o8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
5.41 |
-160
|
u8.5 +102
|
-1.5 +135
|
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Cubs last 7 vs. American League Central.
- Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.30 |
+150
|
o9.0 -110
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
5.08 |
-160
|
u9.5 -120
|
-1.5 +130
|
LA Angels
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 9-1 in Angels last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 road games.
- Under is 8-1 in Angels last 9 games following a loss.
Houston
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.43 |
-175
|
o11.5 -105
|
-1.5 -115
|
|
5.87 |
+165
|
u12.0 -113
|
+1.5 +110
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 7-0 in Lauers last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Lauers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 5-0 in Lauers last 5 road starts.
Colorado
- Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League West.
- Over is 4-0 in Feltners last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 games a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Feltners last 7 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Willi Castro o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
o0.5+155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Detroit
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Jobes last 6 road starts.
Pittsburgh
- Over is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Diego
- Over is 5-0 in Kings last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
NY Mets
- Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-1 in Mets last 9 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Atlanta
- Braves are 11-0 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Minnesota
- Under is 5-0 in Bradleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Bradleys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Cubs last 7 vs. American League Central.
- Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Pfaadts last 5 road starts.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a road underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Diamondbacks are 8-1 in Pfaadts last 9 starts on grass.
Boston
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Tolles last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Tolles last 6 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Miami
- Under is 8-0 in Alcantaras last 8 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Alcantaras last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 8-0 in Alcantaras last 8 starts overall.
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 4-0 in Frieds last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
- Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on fieldturf.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-3 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1-3 in Giants last 8 games as a road underdog.
Cleveland
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 7-1 in Messicks last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Guardians are 6-1 in Messicks last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
- Under is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
- Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 4 of a series.
- Reds are 4-0 in Burns' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Athletics
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-2 in last 8 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1-1 in last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Kansas City
- Over is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Seattle
- Under is 3-0-2 in Mariners last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Gilberts last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0 in Gilberts last 4 interleague starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
Milwaukee
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games.
- Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games as an underdog.
- Nationals are 7-0 in Cavallis last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Texas
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 road games.
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games as a favorite.
Houston
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
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LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Sasakis last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 vs. National League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Dodgers are 9-1 in Sasakis last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Colorado
- Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 games a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-1 in Freelands last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
NYY
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BAL
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Ben Rice o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.93
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Ben Rice ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ben Rice is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #9 stadium in baseball for boosting home runs to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. Ben Rice will hold the platoon advantage over Shane Baz in today's matchup.
Strikeouts Thrown
Carlos Rodon u5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-159)
Projection 4.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Carlos Rodon to be on a pitch count in this game, projecting a maximum of 69 pitches.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. The Baltimore Orioles have 7 bats in the projected offense that will hold the platoon advantage against Carlos Rodon in today's game.. Playing on the road generally diminishes pitcher metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Carlos Rodon today.. Contrary to popular belief, fastballs are generally a pitcher's least effective pitch. Carlos Rodon has used his secondary pitches 7% less often this year (41.4%) than he did last season (48.4%).
SF
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CLE
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. Jo Adell is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 2nd-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP.. Progressive Field has the 3rd-shallowest LF dimensions in Major League Baseball.. Batting from the opposite that Carson Whisenhunt throws from, Jo Adell will have an advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Bryce Eldridge ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Eldridge is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today.. The #2 ballpark in the league for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation often leads to more offense.. In the past week's worth of games, Bryce Eldridge's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.2% up to 25%.
DET
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PIT
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jacob Gonzalez o0.5 Total RBIs (+320)
Projection 0.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jacob Gonzalez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Keider Montero today.. Jacob Gonzalez will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.. Jacob Gonzalez has made significant strides with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 4.2% seasonal rate to 10% in the last week's worth of games.. Over the last 7 days, Jacob Gonzalez's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 90.1-mph over the course of the season to 108.6-mph recently.. Jacob Gonzalez's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better of late, going from 45.5% on the season to 60% in the last week's worth of games.
Total RBIs
Kevin McGonigle o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kevin McGonigle in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Kevin McGonigle is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Kevin McGonigle will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Braxton Ashcraft today.. With a 1 K/BB rate this year, Kevin McGonigle has demonstrated impressive plate discipline, ranking in the 97th percentile.. Kevin McGonigle has compiled a .289 batting average this year, grading out in the 94th percentile.
TOR
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TB
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Junior Caminero u0.5 Total Hits (+180)
Projection 0.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #7 park in MLB for suppressing BABIP to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -7° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching.. Jose Soriano will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Junior Caminero in today's game.. Typically, hitters like Junior Caminero who hit a lot of flyballs tend to perform worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Jose Soriano.. Out of every team playing today, the 5th-strongest infield defense belongs to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Total Bases
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+182)
Projection 1.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kazuma Okamoto in the 95th percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. Kazuma Okamoto is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. Kazuma Okamoto pulls many of his flyballs (39.3% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense is that of the Tampa Bay Rays.
STL
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CIN
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Eugenio Suarez o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Eugenio Suarez as the game's 16th-best home run batter.. Eugenio Suarez is penciled in 5th in the lineup today.. Eugenio Suarez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.9% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Eugenio Suarez will hold that advantage today.
Total RBIs
JB
Joshua Baez o0.5 Total RBIs (+182)
Projection 0.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joshua Baez in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. Joshua Baez is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game.. Joshua Baez will have the handedness advantage over Andrew Abbott in today's game.. Joshua Baez is an extreme flyball hitter and faces the weak outfield defense of Cincinnati (#3-worst on the slate today).
MIA
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PHI
Tue, Aug 18 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
MIA (+197)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
Fading the Philadelphia Phillies with Zack Wheeler on the mound isn't an easy sell, but think about how difficult Wheeler is for even a good offense. Nothing is going to come easy; you're going to have to scrap and claw for runs. Whether it's by working counts, driving up his pitch count to get to the bullpen faster, manufacturing runs on the basepaths, or utilizing contact plays and hit-and-runs, you're not asking the Marlins to do anything they aren't already doing. This is how they score runs on a normal night. For a team with a bunch of big-time hitters with long swings, scoring runs against Wheeler can become a huge challenge. But the way to beat Wheeler is by manufacturing runs, which is exactly what the Marlins do on any given night. The Marlins are trading as a 34-cent underdog, and I price them closer to a 37-cent underdog, which is why I'm hitting the button.
Total Bases
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.92
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Bryce Harper projects as the 9th-best hitter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 85°.. Bryce Harper will hold the platoon advantage over Tyler Phillips in today's matchup.. Bryce Harper has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 10th-shallowest LF fences today.
AZ
@
BOS
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Wilyer Abreu o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 1.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wilyer Abreu in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Wilyer Abreu is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report calls for the highest humidity of all games today at 87%.. Wilyer Abreu will have the handedness advantage against Merrill Kelly today.. The Arizona Diamondbacks have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Wilyer Abreu has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.
Total RBIs
Willson Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+149)
Projection 0.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Willson Contreras ranks as the 16th-best batter in the league.. Willson Contreras is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report calls for the highest humidity of all games today at 87%.. Willson Contreras pulls many of his flyballs (35.6% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Willson Contreras will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.
SD
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NYM
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Francisco Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
Projection 1.49
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Francisco Alvarez ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 83°.. Francisco Alvarez will have the handedness advantage against Robbie Ray in today's matchup.. Francisco Alvarez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 80th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Francisco Alvarez will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 83°.. Manny Machado will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zach Thornton in today's matchup.
ATH
@
KC
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-115)
Projection 2.07
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his batting average skill, Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in Major League Baseball for run-scoring.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in MLB, which tends to lead to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the highest temperatures of all games today at 88°.
Total Hits
Carter Jensen u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
In MLB, Kauffman Stadium's right field fences are the deepest.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 12.8-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for hurlers.. Carter Jensen's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased of late, going from 16.1% on the season to 0% in the last 7 days.. Carter Jensen has put up a .215 batting average this year, checking in at the 14th percentile.
ATL
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MIN
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Josh Bell o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Bell in the 84th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Josh Bell is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. The switch-hitting Josh Bell will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Tyler Mahle.. Josh Bell will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.. Over the last week, Josh Bell's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 10.1% up to 15.4%.
Total Bases
Royce Lewis o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Royce Lewis in the 87th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Royce Lewis is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Royce Lewis will hold that advantage today.. In the last week's worth of games, Royce Lewis's 36.4% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 15.5%.. Checking in at the 76th percentile, Royce Lewis has notched a .294 Isolated Power rate (ISO) this year.
SEA
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MIL
Tue, Aug 18 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Randy Arozarena o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Randy Arozarena in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Randy Arozarena is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. Randy Arozarena will have the handedness advantage over Kyle Harrison in today's game.. Randy Arozarena hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 75th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.82
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his batting average skill, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 11th-best hitter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Julio Rodriguez will have the handedness advantage over Kyle Harrison today.. Julio Rodriguez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 87th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 8th-shallowest CF fences today.
WAS
@
TEX
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Hits
Elias Diaz u0.5 Total Hits (+125)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elias Diaz in the 6th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Elias Diaz is projected to bat 8th in the batting order in today's game.. Elias Diaz has been pinch hit for 17% of the time when starting against a lefty hurler this year.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Globe Life Field as the worst ballpark in the game for righty batting average.. The 6th-deepest centerfield fences in the league are found in Globe Life Field.
Total Hits
Abimelec Ortiz u0.5 Total Hits (+150)
Projection 0.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Abimelec Ortiz in the 7th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.. Abimelec Ortiz has been lifted for a pinch-hitter 28% of the time when starting against a righty hurler this year.. The #1 park in the game for suppressing batting average to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Globe Life Field.. The 6th-deepest centerfield fences in the league are found in Globe Life Field.. The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this game -9° colder than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for pitching.
CHW
@
CHC
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Colson Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+185)
Projection 1.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Colson Montgomery projects as the 18th-best home run hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Colson Montgomery will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's game.. There has been a significant improvement in Colson Montgomery's launch angle from last season's 18° to 23.7° this year.. Compared to his seasonal average of 23.7°, Colson Montgomery has significantly improved his launch angle of late, posting a 27.3° angle over the past 14 days.
Total Bases
Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive ability, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Miguel Vargas is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Miguel Vargas pulls a lot of his flyballs (36% — 87th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Miguel Vargas has made substantial gains with his Barrel% recently, upping his 14.4% seasonal rate to 23.1% over the past week.
LAA
@
HOU
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jeremy Pena o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena as the 18th-best hitter in MLB when estimating his batting average ability.. Jeremy Pena is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Jeremy Pena pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.5% — 79th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Out of every team playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jeremy Pena will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Hits
Nolan Schanuel u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.92
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Minute Maid Park profiles as the #27 ballpark in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built just 20 feet above sea level, Minute Maid Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.. In today's game, Nolan Schanuel is at a disadvantage facing the league's 9th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 34.1% rate (77th percentile).. Playing on the road generally lessens hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Nolan Schanuel today.
LAD
@
COL
Tue, Aug 18 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (-150)
Projection 2.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best ballpark in the majors for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.
Total Hits
Hunter Feduccia u0.5 Total Hits (+150)
Projection 0.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Hunter Feduccia is projected to bat 9th in the batting order in this game.. When starting against a northpaw this year, Hunter Feduccia has been pulled from the game early 48% of the time.. Playing on the road generally lessens hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Hunter Feduccia in today's game.. Hunter Feduccia's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off in recent games; his 91.5-mph seasonal average has decreased to 89.2-mph over the last 7 days.
ATL
@
CHW
Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-105)
Pick made: 2 months ago
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
ATL (-112)
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.
BOS
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NYY
Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
Total
o8.5 (-110)
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
NYY (-135)
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.
SF
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ATL
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-116)
Pick made: 2 months ago
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Moneyline
SF (+124)
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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