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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.14 |
+150 
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o7.5 -120 
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+1.5 -145
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4.66 |
-170 
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u8.0 -115 
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-1.5 +130
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Chi. White Sox
- Over is 6-0 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Guardians are 7-1 in Messicks last 8 starts as an underdog.
Top Projection
Nathaniel Lowe o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+140)
o1.5+140
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.71 |
+140
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o7.5 -130 
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+1.5 -156 
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4.82 |
-160 
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u8.5 -124
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-1.5 +145
|
San Francisco
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-1-2 in Giants last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
St. Louis
- Over is 6-0 in Liberatores last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts a home underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+148)
o0.5+148
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.75 |
-140
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o7.5 -125
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-1.5 +125
|
|
4.19 |
+128 
|
u8.5 -130
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+1.5 -135
|
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 7-0 in Rodons last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Minnesota
- Under is 5-0 in Matthews' last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Twins are 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Top Projection
Aaron Judge o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
o0.5+160
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.87 |
+105
|
o8.0 -129
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+1.5 -198
|
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4.74 |
-118
|
u8.5 -114
|
-1.5 +170
|
Detroit
- Over is 3-0-2 in Tigers last 5 overall.
- Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Monteros last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Toronto
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5+202
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.36 |
+165
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o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -134
|
|
4.81 |
-184
|
u8.5 -132
|
-1.5 +122
|
Athletics
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 road games.
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 games as a road underdog.
- are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Top Projection
Jonah Heim o0.5 Total Home Runs (+880)
o0.5+900
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.74 |
-210
|
o8.5 +100 
|
-1.5 -125
|
|
4.13 |
+180
|
u8.5 -105
|
+1.5 +110
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Dodgers are 6-1 in Snells last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 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 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Top Projection
Kyle Tucker o1.5 Total Bases (+163)
o1.5+163
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
-135
|
o7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +125
|
|
4.56 |
+120
|
u7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -135
|
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 4-0 in Hendersons last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 games as an underdog.
- Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 home games.
- Under is 6-0 in Jones' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
o0.5+205
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.91 |
-190
|
o8.5 -110
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-1.5 -110
|
|
4.32 |
+170
|
u8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -105
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Wheelers last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Phillies are 9-1 in Wheelers last 10 starts vs. National League East.
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 home starts.
- Nationals are 4-0 in Cavallis last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
CJ Abrams o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
o0.5+209
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.48 |
+123
|
o8.5 -114
|
+1.5 -167
|
|
5.38 |
-138
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +150
|
Baltimore
- Over is 8-0 in Bassitts last 8 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in Bassitts last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 9-0 in Bassitts last 9 road starts.
- Over is 5-0 in Bassitts last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0-2 in Mets last 6 interleague home games.
Top Projection
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.12 |
+120
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.74 |
-140
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +155
|
Atlanta
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 vs. National League Central.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 6-0 in Imanagas last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Imanagas last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Cubs are 4-0 in Imanagas last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
o1.5+150
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.21 |
-105
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
4.02 |
-108
|
u8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +150
|
Boston
- Over is 5-0 in Bennetts last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Bennetts last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Rangers last 8 home games.
Top Projection
Trevor Story o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+242
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.51 |
+121
|
o8.5 -121
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.79 |
-140
|
u9.0 -114
|
-1.5 +152
|
Kansas City
- Under is 7-0-1 in Royals last 8 overall.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Royals last 8 on grass.
- Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as an underdog.
Houston
- Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Javiers last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Jac Caglianone o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+105)
o1.5+105
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.26 |
-165
|
o11.0 -125
|
-1.5 -108
|
|
5.55 |
+145
|
u11.5 -115
|
+1.5 -105
|
San Diego
- Padres are 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 road games.
- Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 games as a favorite.
Colorado
- Over is 3-0-2 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Rockies last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Rockies last 5 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Ezequiel Tovar u1.5 Total Bases (-230)
u1.5-230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.48 |
-135
|
o8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +130
|
|
4.13 |
+120
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -145
|
Seattle
- Over is 8-0 in Mariners last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 5-0 in Kirbys last 5 road starts.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 during game 3 of a series.
LA Angels
- Under is 4-0-1 in Kikuchis last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Kikuchis last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Kikuchis last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5+202
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
+115
|
o8.5 -132
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
5.20 |
-130
|
u9.5 -135
|
-1.5 +160
|
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Gustos last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Arizona
- Over is 5-0-2 in Kellys last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Kellys last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 during game 3 of a series.
CHW
@
CLE
Wed, Sep 16 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Munetaka Murakami o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.43
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Munetaka Murakami projects as the 2nd-best home run hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Munetaka Murakami is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game.. Progressive Field grades out as the #2 field in the game for left-handed base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate today at 80%.. In the last week, Munetaka Murakami's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 100.2-mph over the course of the season to 103.7-mph lately.
Total Hits
Randal Grichuk u0.5 Total Hits (+150)
Projection 0.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When starting against a left-handed starter this year, Randal Grichuk has been replaced by a pinch-hitter 67% of the time.. Playing on the road typically weakens batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Randal Grichuk in today's matchup.. Randal Grichuk has struggled with his Barrel% lately; his 11.2% seasonal rate has lowered to 0% in the past 14 days.. Randal Grichuk has been lucky this year, notching a .371 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .326 — a .045 difference.
SF
@
STL
Wed, Sep 16 • 1:15 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Matthew Liberatore o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+126)
Projection 5.9
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Via the leading projection system (THE BAT X), the team with the most strikeout-heavy lineup in today's games is the San Francisco Giants with a 27.6% underlying K%.. Home field advantage generally bolsters pitcher stats in all categories, and Matthew Liberatore will hold that advantage today.. Matthew Liberatore's slider usage has spiked by 5.9% from last year to this one (21.1% to 27%) .
Total RBIs
Ivan Herrera o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Ivan Herrera ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ivan Herrera is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. Among all major league parks, Busch Stadium has the 8th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 90°.. Ivan Herrera hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
NYY
@
MIN
Wed, Sep 16 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Brooks Lee u1.5 Total Bases (-230)
Projection 0.8
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brooks Lee in the 7th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Brooks Lee is projected to hit 6th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #5 venue in the game for suppressing home runs to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The 10th-deepest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Target Field.. In the majors, the 5th-highest fences are at Target Field.
Total Bases
Royce Lewis u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Royce Lewis's BABIP skill is projected in the 15th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The #5 venue in the game for suppressing home runs to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The 10th-deepest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Target Field.. In the majors, the 5th-highest fences are at Target Field.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the most suitable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
DET
@
TOR
Wed, Sep 16 • 3:07 PM ET
Total Bases
Spencer Torkelson o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 93rd percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Rogers Centre ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Rogers Centre.. Spencer Torkelson has averaged 30.4 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season, placing in the 89th percentile for power according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.. When it comes to power, Spencer Torkelson finds himself in the 75th percentile, having averaged 24.7 homers per 600 plate appearances this year.
Total Bases
George Springer o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects George Springer in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. George Springer is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Rogers Centre ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. George Springer hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 78th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.. George Springer will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
ATH
@
TB
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Shea Langeliers o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 2.16
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Tropicana Field projects as the #1 stadium in the league for RHB home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Shea Langeliers's launch angle this season (19.4°) is quite a bit better than his 16.3° mark last season.. In notching a .348 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season, Shea Langeliers grades out in the 82nd percentile for offensive skills.
Total Bases
Zack Gelof o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Zack Gelof ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zack Gelof is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. Tropicana Field projects as the #1 stadium in the league for RHB home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Zack Gelof has a ton of pop (83rd percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (27.8% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Nick Martinez struggles to strike batters out (16th percentile K%) — great news for Gelof.. Zack Gelof has made big improvements with his Barrel% of late, upping his 9.8% seasonal rate to 21.2% over the past two weeks.
LAD
@
CIN
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Miguel Rojas u0.5 Total Hits (+160)
Projection 0.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 18th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Miguel Rojas is projected to hit 6th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 7th-worst stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP.. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.. Playing on the road typically lessens batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Miguel Rojas today.
Total Bases
Miguel Rojas u1.5 Total Bases (-180)
Projection 0.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run skill, Miguel Rojas ranks in the 16th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Miguel Rojas is projected to hit 6th in the lineup in today's game.. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.. Playing on the road typically lessens batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Miguel Rojas today.. Miguel Rojas's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off this season; his 90.1-mph figure last year has dropped off to 87.6-mph.
MIL
@
PIT
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Jackson Chourio o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.9
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio as the 16th-best batter in baseball when estimating his batting average skill.. Jackson Chourio is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today.. PNC Park profiles as the #3 field in the majors for right-handed base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. In comparison to his 89.3-mph average last year, Jackson Chourio's exit velocity has noticeably risen this season, now sitting at 91.7 mph.
Total Bases
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the majors's 18th-best home run hitter.. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Oneil Cruz will hold the platoon advantage over Logan Henderson in today's game.
PHI
@
WAS
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:45 PM ET
Total Bases
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.82
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the 3rd-best hitter in the league as it relates to his BABIP talent.. James Wood is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. The 6th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks are found in Nationals Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the 4th-hottest weather on the schedule today at 82°.. Considering Zack Wheeler's large platoon split, James Wood will have a huge advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish today.
Total Bases
CJ Abrams o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. CJ Abrams is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the 4th-hottest weather on the schedule today at 82°.. Because of Zack Wheeler's large platoon split, CJ Abrams will have a colossal advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game.. CJ Abrams pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.8% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
BAL
@
NYM
Wed, Sep 16 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Colton Cowser o1.5 Total Bases (+240)
Projection 1.35
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Colton Cowser ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colton Cowser will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Robert Stock today... and moreover, Stock has a large platoon split.. The New York Mets have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Colton Cowser has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.. Colton Cowser has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.4%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences today.. Colton Cowser has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 91.9-mph average over the last two weeks to his seasonal 88-mph average.
Total Bases
Coby Mayo o1.5 Total Bases (+146)
Projection 1.64
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Coby Mayo ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Coby Mayo has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (64% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game.. Coby Mayo pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (40.3% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Coby Mayo has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 103.5-mph average in the last week's worth of games to his seasonal average of 95-mph.. Coby Mayo's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better from last year to this one, increasing from 15.7% to 19.2%.
ATL
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CHC
Wed, Sep 16 • 7:40 PM ET
Moneyline
ATL (+121)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
At 45%, give me the Atlanta Braves to defeat the Chicago Cubs, as I think they should be trading closer to 49% in this matchup. JR Ritchie is on the mound for the Braves, but I don't expect him to go deep into the game. Fortunately, Atlanta has the relievers necessary to piece together a strong pitching performance against the left-handed bats in the Cubs' lineup. Left-handed reliever Dylan Lee hasn't pitched yet in this series, Raisel Iglesias has always been tough on left-handed hitters because of his changeup, and the Braves have multiple other lefties in the bullpen in Ray Kerr and Dylan Dodd. This breakdown is about neutralizing the power of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch, if that wasn't obvious already. The Cubs' bullpen, on the other hand, ranks last in fWAR over the last 30 days.
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ronald Acuna Jr. projects as the 8th-best batter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ronald Acuna Jr. is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. Ronald Acuna Jr. will have the handedness advantage against Shota Imanaga in today's game.. Ronald Acuna Jr. has been unlucky this year, putting up a .343 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .373 — a .030 disparity.
BOS
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TEX
Wed, Sep 16 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Wyatt Langford u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Wyatt Langford is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card in today's game, which would be a downgrade from his 98% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year.. The #1 park in baseball for suppressing offensive stats to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Globe Life Field.. The 6th-deepest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Globe Life Field.. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. The Boston Red Sox outfield defense grades out as the 5th-best among every team playing today.
Total Bases
Danny Jansen u1.5 Total Bases (-300)
Projection 0.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Danny Jansen's BABIP ability is projected in the 1st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Danny Jansen is projected to hit 9th in the lineup today.. The #1 park in baseball for suppressing offensive stats to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Globe Life Field.. The 6th-deepest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Globe Life Field.. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.
KC
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HOU
Wed, Sep 16 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jac Caglianone o1.5 Total Bases (+139)
Projection 1.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Jac Caglianone ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jac Caglianone is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Batting from the opposite that Cristian Javier throws from, Jac Caglianone will have an advantage today.. Extreme flyball batters like Jac Caglianone tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Cristian Javier.. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.
Total Bases
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 1.92
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 the league when estimating his batting average skill.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.. Bobby Witt Jr. has hit one of the hardest balls in the majors over the past 14 days — 112.5-mph — which is a favorable indicator of recent form and raw power.. Bobby Witt Jr. has been unlucky this year, posting a .345 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .381 — a .036 difference.
SD
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COL
Wed, Sep 16 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Adael Amador u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.91
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adael Amador in the 7th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent.. Adael Amador is projected to hit 8th on the lineup card in today's game.. Adael Amador has been cold recently, posting a 84.1-mph average exit velocity in the last two weeks.. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.229) suggests that Adael Amador has had positive variance on his side since the start of last season with his .298 actual wOBA.. Adael Amador ranks in the 17th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (37.5% rate since the start of last season).
Total Bases
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (-130)
Projection 2.14
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. Coors Field ranks as the #1 park in the game for run-scoring, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all major league parks, which often leads to more offense.. Manny Machado has made notable improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 10.2% seasonal rate to 21.4% in the past two weeks' worth of games.
SEA
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LAA
Wed, Sep 16 • 9:38 PM ET
Moneyline
LAA (+118)
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
Yusei Kikuchi’s season numbers aren’t pretty, but his recent form tells a different story, allowing just three earned runs over his last 17 innings. Neither offense inspires much confidence, so I’m happy to take the plus money with the hotter starter. Kikuchi also owns a 1.32 ERA across six career starts against Seattle.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Mike Trout o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-110)
Projection 2.32
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Mike Trout projects as the 7th-best hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Among all parks, Angel Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams in action today.. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Mike Trout will hold that advantage in today's game.
MIA
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AZ
Wed, Sep 16 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Pavin Smith u0.5 Total Hits (+130)
Projection 0.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pavin Smith in the 23rd percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Pavin Smith is penciled in 8th in the lineup in today's game, which would be a downgrade from his 54% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year.. 20% of the time that Pavin Smith has started against a right-handed starter this year, he has been pulled from the game early.. Chase Field has the 3rd-deepest CF fences in MLB.. Among all the teams today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Total Bases
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+134)
Projection 1.88
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Heriberto Hernandez ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Heriberto Hernandez is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Chase Field projects as the #3 park in the league for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.. The weather report projects the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.
BOS
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TEX
Thu, Sep 17 • 8:05 PM ET
Moneyline
BOS (-119)
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
Sonny Gray has become somewhat of an ageless wonder for the Red Sox, and the veteran right-hander has limited Texas hitters to a lifetime .505 OPS. With Gray on the hill, Boston is playable to -135.
TB
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NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Austin Wells o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Austin Wells will have an edge in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball batters like Austin Wells generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Rasmussen.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense grades out as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
Total RBIs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an edge in today's game.
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