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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Tue, May 26 • 6:10 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Kyle Manzardo logo
Kyle Manzardo o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.5
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Kyle Manzardo ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Manzardo is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game.. Batting from the opposite that Cade Cavalli throws from, Kyle Manzardo will have an edge in today's game.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Kyle Manzardo will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Kyle Manzardo logo
Kyle Manzardo o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+130)
Projection 1.67
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Kyle Manzardo ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Manzardo is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game.. Batting from the opposite that Cade Cavalli throws from, Kyle Manzardo will have an edge in today's game.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Kyle Manzardo will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Tue, May 26 • 6:35 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 1 Computer Pick
Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

Shane Baz was fortunate to escape with only one run allowed over six frames when he faced the Rays last week. Tampa is tops in the majors in OPS over the last two weeks, and Baz is in the 15th percentile in pitching run value this year.

Strikeouts Thrown
Griffin Jax logo
Griffin Jax u5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-136)
Projection 4.56
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Griffin Jax to have a pitch count in today's game, projecting a maximum of 71 pitches.. This game is projected to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (79%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. The Baltimore Orioles have 6 batters in the projected offense that will hold the platoon advantage against Griffin Jax in today's game.. Given that flyball batters hold a big edge over groundball pitchers, Griffin Jax and his 47.2% underlying GB% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT) finds himself in a difficult spot in this outing matching up with 2 opposing GB bats.. Griffin Jax will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Tue, May 26 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Pete Crow-Armstrong logo
Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 81% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games today at 81°.. Batting from the opposite that Braxton Ashcraft throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have an advantage today.. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among all the teams playing today.
Total RBIs
Michael Busch logo
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Michael Busch is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games today at 81°.. Michael Busch will hold the platoon advantage over Braxton Ashcraft in today's matchup.. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among all the teams playing today.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Detroit Tigers logo DET Tue, May 26 • 6:40 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Logan O'Hoppe logo
Logan O'Hoppe o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.55
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 81°.. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
Total Bases
Jo Adell logo
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+138)
Projection 1.9
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Jo Adell ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jo Adell is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 81°.. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Boston Red Sox logo BOS Tue, May 26 • 6:45 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Marcelo Mayer logo
Marcelo Mayer o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
Projection 0.4
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.7-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Spencer Strider throws from, Marcelo Mayer will have an edge today.. Marcelo Mayer has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Marcelo Mayer will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willson Contreras in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.7-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.. Willson Contreras pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.2% — 78th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's shallowest LF fences today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Willson Contreras will hold that advantage today.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Tue, May 26 • 7:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Jac Caglianone logo
Jac Caglianone o0.5 Total RBIs (+300)
Projection 0.42
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Jac Caglianone ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 4th-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 81°.. Jac Caglianone will hold the platoon advantage over Cam Schlitter today.. Jac Caglianone will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+182)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Salvador Perez ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Salvador Perez is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 4th-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 81°.. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Salvador Perez will hold that advantage today.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Tue, May 26 • 7:40 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Pedro Pages logo
Pedro Pages o0.5 Total RBIs (+295)
Projection 0.34
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.. Pedro Pages will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Harrison today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+110)
Projection 1.91
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average ability.. Alec Burleson is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.. Alec Burleson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Tue, May 26 • 7:40 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Bases
Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2.24
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Byron Buxton as MLB's 4th-best home run batter.. Byron Buxton is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. Byron Buxton pulls a lot of his flyballs (42.1% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
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Houston Astros logo HOU @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Tue, May 26 • 8:05 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Brandon Nimmo logo
Brandon Nimmo o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Brandon Nimmo ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Brandon Nimmo is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. Brandon Nimmo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jason Alexander in today's game.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Brandon Nimmo will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Justin Foscue logo
Justin Foscue o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.23
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Justin Foscue will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, May 26 • 9:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Nick Kurtz logo
Nick Kurtz o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Nick Kurtz ranks as the 10th-best batter in the majors.. Nick Kurtz is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 23.6-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.. Given Emerson Hancock's large platoon split, Nick Kurtz will have an enormous advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Luke Raley logo
Luke Raley o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 24 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Luke Raley ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Luke Raley is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 23.6-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Luis Severino throws from, Luke Raley will have an edge in today's game.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ San Diego Padres logo SD Tue, May 26 • 9:40 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Fernando Tatis Jr. logo
Fernando Tatis Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+134)
Projection 1.79
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 16th-best batter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.4% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Fernando Tatis Jr. will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kyle Schwarber projects as the 2nd-best home run batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Batting from the opposite that Randy Vasquez throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have an edge today.. Kyle Schwarber has big-time HR ability (100th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a guarantee (29.3% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Randy Vasquez doesn't generate many whiffs (12th percentile K%) — great news for Schwarber.. San Diego's 2nd-worst outfield defense of all teams on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Kyle Schwarber, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Tue, May 26 • 9:45 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

The Diamondbacks have been tearing the cover off the ball, ranking second in OPS over the last two weeks, and they just hung six runs over five innings on Giants SP Tyler Mahle last week. San Fran is a modest 19th in OPS vs. lefties, and they'll take on Eduardo Rodriguez (2.24 ERA) on Tuesday night.

Total Hits
Willy Adames logo
Willy Adames u0.5 Total Hits (+165)
Projection 0.78
Best Odds
Pick made: 34 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Willy Adames is projected to bat 6th in the lineup in this game.. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more whiffs), and the weather report predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate today at 59°.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Tue, May 26 • 10:10 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Andy Pages logo
Andy Pages o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 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 as it relates to his batting average talent.. Andy Pages is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 63% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.4-mph in this game, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Andy Pages will have an edge in today's game.. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams in action today.
Total Bases
Kyle Tucker logo
Kyle Tucker o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Tucker in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.4-mph in this game, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams in action today.. Kyle Tucker will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Mon, Aug 17 • 1:40 PM ET
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Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jordan Walker logo Jordan Walker o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-156)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

The St. Louis Cardinals have scored 14 times in two meetings vs. the Reds, and they'll do plenty more damage against Brady Singer, who has an 8.47 ERA this month.

Jordan Walker already has three runs, four hits, and seven RBI in the series. His hot streak continues today.

Total Home Runs
Jordan Walker logo Jordan Walker o0.5 Total Home Runs (+335)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Reds starter Brady Singer has allowed three dingers in two straight starts, and 2+ homers in four of his last five. Jordan Walker has gone yard in two straight games and has feasted on right-handed pitching, batting .311 with 11 of his 15 home runs vs. righties.

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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
5 Expert Picks 8 Computer Picks
Total
Tampa Bay Rays logo New York Yankees logo u7.0 (+102)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

I'm on the market here and wouldn't play this below 7, but at a plus-money price with how the Yankees are swinging lately, I'm inclined to lean towards the Under. The Yankees' offense, one of the best in the sport for long stretches over the past three years, has really struggled lately. It's been held to three runs or fewer in nine of its past 14 games. It should be ugly conditions in Yankee Stadium today, add in Ryan Weathers' strikeout rate, which ranks in the 97th percentile of baseball, and both offenses should stay fairly quiet.

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (+122)
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

Rasmussen has been a New York Yankees nightmare, posting a 1.03 ERA across eight career outings against the Bronx Bombers. This type of stat is meaningless without context, and we have it here. He's been able to do this because the Yankees are constantly reliant on their power, and Rasmussen is one of the best barrel suppression arms in baseball, sitting in the 96th percentile in such rates this season. Playbale to +100. 

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