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STL @

CIN Sat, May 23 • 1:10 PM ET

3 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+105)

Projection 2.01

Best Odds

o1.5 +105

Pick made: 15 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 -119

o1.5 +105

When assessing his home run ability, Jordan Walker ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #1 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The 8th-shallowest LF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Great American Ball Park.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast projects the most humid conditions on the slate today at 92%.

+105 at BetMGM

Total RBIs

Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+125)

Projection 0.76

Best Odds

o0.5 +125

Pick made: 15 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +112

o0.5 +125

+125 at BetMGM

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TB @

NYY Sat, May 23 • 1:35 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Ryan Vilade u0.5 Total Hits (+123)

Projection 0.64

Best Odds

u0.5 +125

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +117

u0.5 +125

u0.5 +123

u0.5 +125

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 4th-worst ballpark in the league for righty BABIP.. Yankee Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for mound aces.. Ryan Vilade hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 96th percentile) and will be challenged by baseball's 5th-deepest CF fences in today's game.

+125 at bet365

Total Hits

Nick Fortes u0.5 Total Hits (+124)

Projection 0.66

Best Odds

u0.5 +125

Pick made: 8 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +124

u0.5 +105

u0.5 +119

u0.5 +125

Nick Fortes's BABIP skill is projected in the 3rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Nick Fortes is projected to hit 7th on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 4th-worst ballpark in the league for righty BABIP.. Yankee Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.

+125 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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HOU @

CHC Sat, May 23 • 2:20 PM ET

2 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks

Total

u7.5 (-115)

Best Odds

u7.5 -115

Pick made: 3 hours ago

u7.5 -117

u7.5 -115

Houston's Under record is 8-0-1 in its last nine games.

Moneyline

CHC (-142)

Best Odds

-146

Pick made: 3 hours ago

-156

-150

-146

-155

-150

Colin Rea has allowed just four earned runs in his last three home starts, going 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA.

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PIT @

TOR Sat, May 23 • 3:07 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Oneil Cruz u1.5 Total Bases (-180)

Projection 0.88

Best Odds

u1.5 -165

Pick made: 5 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u1.5 -177

u1.5 -165

u1.5 -170

u1.5 -180

In MLB, the 8th-tallest average fence height are at Rogers Centre.. Patrick Corbin will have the handedness advantage over Oneil Cruz in today's game.. Oneil Cruz will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup.. In the last week's worth of games, Oneil Cruz's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 17.4% down to 0%.. Over the past 7 days, Oneil Cruz's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 12.3%.

-165 at bet365

Total Bases

Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+185)

Projection 1.48

Best Odds

o1.5 +185

Pick made: 2 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +154

o1.5 +185

o1.5 +135

o1.5 +150

o1.5 +170

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 96th percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Rogers Centre as the 3rd-best park in MLB for left-handed home runs.. The 9th-shallowest CF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Rogers Centre.. The Rogers Centre roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.. Brandon Lowe has made significant strides with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 13.6% seasonal rate to 26.7% in the last 7 days.

+185 at bet365

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CHW @

SF Sat, May 23 • 4:05 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Will Brennan u0.5 Total Hits (+150)

Projection 0.84

Best Odds

u0.5 +150

Pick made: a minute ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +150

Since the start of last season, Will Brennan has been replaced by a pinch-hitter in 54% of his appearances when starting against righty hurler.. Built just 8 feet above sea level, Oracle Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Will Brennan and his -1.3° launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls rank in 3rd percentile, among the lowest in the league since the start of last season.

+150 at Fanatics Sportsbook

Total Hits

Munetaka Murakami u0.5 Total Hits (+175)

Projection 0.81

Best Odds

u0.5 +175

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +135

u0.5 +175

u0.5 +141

u0.5 +140

Built just 8 feet above sea level, Oracle Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Munetaka Murakami will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game.. Over the past 7 days, Munetaka Murakami's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 21.4% down to 12.5%.. Munetaka Murakami's average exit velocity has fallen off lately; his 94.4-mph seasonal figure has fallen off to 92.3-mph in the past two weeks.. Munetaka Murakami's launch angle in recent games (9.5° in the last two weeks' worth of games) is significantly lower than his 14.5° seasonal figure.

+175 at bet365

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DET @

BAL Sat, May 23 • 4:05 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Jeremiah Jackson u0.5 Total Hits (+170)

Projection 0.78

Best Odds

u0.5 +170

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +150

u0.5 +170

u0.5 +160

u0.5 +147

u0.5 +155

Jeremiah Jackson is projected to hit 7th on the lineup card today.. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-coldest weather of all games today at 56°.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for mound aces.. Jeremiah Jackson's launch angle this year (6.1°) is a significant dropoff from his 11.7° mark last season.. Posting a 9.56 K/BB rate this year, Jeremiah Jackson has shown bad plate discipline, grading out in the 1st percentile.

+170 at bet365

Total Hits

Adley Rutschman u0.5 Total Hits (+205)

Projection 0.87

Best Odds

u0.5 +205

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +193

u0.5 +205

u0.5 +145

u0.5 +179

u0.5 +175

Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-coldest weather of all games today at 56°.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for mound aces.. In the last week, Adley Rutschman's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased from his seasonal average of 93.1 mph to 82.5 mph.. Adley Rutschman has recorded a .252 BABIP since the start of last season, grading out in the 9th percentile.

+205 at bet365

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CLE @

PHI Sat, May 23 • 4:05 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Brandon Marsh u0.5 Total Hits (+190)

Projection 0.87

Best Odds

u0.5 +190

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +145

u0.5 +190

u0.5 +148

u0.5 +145

The #7 park in MLB for suppressing base hits to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. Built just 19 feet above sea level, Citizens Bank Park has one of the lowest elevations among all stadiums, which tends to lead to less offense.. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 54°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts).. Brandon Marsh's average exit velocity has dropped off in recent games; his 89.4-mph seasonal mark has dropped to 86-mph over the last week.. Brandon Marsh's launch angle in recent games (5.3° over the last two weeks) is considerably lower than his 10.8° seasonal mark.

+190 at bet365

Total Bases

Chase DeLauter o1.5 Total Bases (+163)

Projection 1.44

Best Odds

o1.5 +163

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +163

o1.5 +155

o1.5 +160

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase DeLauter in the 82nd percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Chase DeLauter is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Citizens Bank Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB home runs.. Because of Zack Wheeler's large platoon split, Chase DeLauter will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish today.. Chase DeLauter has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

+163 at DraftKings

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SEA @

KC Sat, May 23 • 4:10 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-111)

Projection 2.25

Best Odds

o1.5 -110

Pick made: 17 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 -111

o1.5 -120

o1.5 -135

o1.5 -113

o1.5 -110

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best hitter in the league when estimating his batting average talent.. Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. The #6 ballpark in the majors for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report projects for the 3rd-most suitable hitting conditions of all games today.

-110 at Fanatics Sportsbook

Total Bases

Cole Young o1.5 Total Bases (+141)

Projection 1.69

Best Odds

o1.5 +141

Pick made: 3 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +141

o1.5 +140

o1.5 +130

o1.5 +135

o1.5 +140

Cole Young is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 96% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The #6 ballpark in the majors for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report projects for the 3rd-most suitable hitting conditions of all games today.. Cole Young will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Stephen Kolek in today's game.

+141 at DraftKings

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NYM @

MIA Sat, May 23 • 4:10 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Juan Soto u0.5 Total Hits (+180)

Projection 0.88

Best Odds

u0.5 +180

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +173

u0.5 +180

u0.5 +150

u0.5 +169

u0.5 +175

LoanDepot Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. Playing on the road typically lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Juan Soto today.. Juan Soto's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has dropped off from last year to this one, going from 42.2% to 34.6%.. Juan Soto's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined recently, going from 34.6% on the season to 25% in the last 14 days.

+180 at bet365

Total Bases

Connor Norby o1.5 Total Bases (+200)

Projection 1.4

Best Odds

o1.5 +200

Pick made: 5 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +194

o1.5 +200

o1.5 +195

o1.5 +185

o1.5 +200

Connor Norby's BABIP talent is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Connor Norby has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (63% of the time), but he is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. LoanDepot Park has the 5th-shallowest CF fences in MLB.. The LoanDepot Park roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Connor Norby will hold that advantage in today's game.

+200 at bet365

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WAS @

ATL Sat, May 23 • 4:10 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Dominic Smith u0.5 Total Hits (+182)

Projection 0.88

Best Odds

u0.5 +185

Pick made: 34 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +185

u0.5 +182

u0.5 +170

u0.5 +175

Dominic Smith is projected to bat 7th in the batting order in this matchup.. 12% of the time that Dominic Smith has started against a northpaw this year, he has been replaced by a pinch-hitter.. Out of every team in action today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense belongs to the Washington Nationals.. When it comes to his batting average, Dominic Smith has experienced some positive variance since the start of last season. His .304 mark has been inflated compared to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .252.

+185 at DraftKings

Total Hits

Matt Olson u0.5 Total Hits (+195)

Projection 0.94

Best Odds

u0.5 +195

Pick made: 2 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +194

u0.5 +195

u0.5 +181

u0.5 +190

Out of every team in action today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense belongs to the Washington Nationals.. Matt Olson has taken a step back with his Barrel% lately; his 16.3% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the past week's worth of games.. Matt Olson's launch angle recently (2.2° over the past week) is quite a bit worse than his 17.5° seasonal figure.. Matt Olson has been lucky this year, notching a .386 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .350 — a .036 deviation.

+195 at bet365

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MIN @

BOS Sat, May 23 • 4:10 PM ET

6 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Willson Contreras u0.5 Total Hits (+180)

Projection 0.83

Best Odds

u0.5 +180

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +145

u0.5 +180

u0.5 +145

Fenway Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to less offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects the 4th-most suitable pitching conditions of the day.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 12-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers.. Hitting from the same side that Taj Bradley throws from, Willson Contreras will be in a tough position in today's matchup.. In the past week, Willson Contreras's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 15.5% down to 10%.

+180 at bet365

Total Hits

Wilyer Abreu u0.5 Total Hits (+175)

Projection 0.8

Best Odds

u0.5 +175

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +154

u0.5 +175

u0.5 +145

Fenway Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to less offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects the 4th-most suitable pitching conditions of the day.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 12-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers.. Wilyer Abreu has notched a .230 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, checking in at the 24th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

+175 at bet365

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STL @

CIN Sat, May 23 • 7:15 PM ET

5 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Spencer Steer u0.5 Total Hits (+190)

Projection 0.88

Best Odds

u0.5 +190

Pick made: 2 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +190

u0.5 +140

Hitting from the same side that Kyle Leahy throws from, Spencer Steer has a tough challenge today.. Spencer Steer has been lucky this year, compiling a .342 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .318 — a .024 deviation.. Spencer Steer has recorded a .218 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, checking in at the 12th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

+190 at bet365

Total RBIs

Alec Burleson o0.5 Total RBIs (+125)

Projection 0.79

Best Odds

o0.5 +125

Pick made: 2 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +125

o0.5 +105

o0.5 +112

o0.5 +110

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Great American Ball Park grades out as the #1 park in Major League Baseball for lefty home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hitting from the opposite that Chase Petty throws from, Alec Burleson will have an edge in today's matchup.. Alec Burleson has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.

+125 at bet365

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LAD @

MIL Sat, May 23 • 7:15 PM ET

2 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks

Total

u9.0 (-115)

Best Odds

u9.0 -115

Pick made: 4 hours ago

u9.0 -115

u9.0 -122

u9.0 -115

The Dodgers (2.98; 2nd) and Brewers (3.22; 6th) both have elite bullpens, while the pitchers will benefit from a field with the fifth-lowest Park factor (97) in the majors.

LA will also likely be without top slugger Max Muncy, who left Friday's game after taking a heater to the wrist.

Moneyline

MIL (+105)

Best Odds

+108

Pick made: 4 hours ago

+102

+100

+108

+100

+105

Roki Sasaki throws his four-seamer 43% of the time, and that's something the Brewers' bats will take advantage of.

Opponents are hitting .342 vs. Sasaki's fastball, while the Brewers rank ninth in batting average against that pitch type when facing righties (.261).

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ATH @

SD Sat, May 23 • 9:40 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Shea Langeliers o1.5 Total Bases (+128)

Projection 2

Best Odds

o1.5 +128

Pick made: 3 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +128

o1.5 +105

o1.5 -105

o1.5 +118

o1.5 +115

Shea Langeliers projects as the 15th-best home run hitter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. In MLB, Petco Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. Shea Langeliers hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Shea Langeliers is an extreme flyball hitter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of San Diego (#3-worst on the slate today).

+128 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+160)

Projection 1.61

Best Odds

o1.5 +170

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +170

o1.5 +130

o1.5 +160

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 94th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. In MLB, Petco Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. Jackson Merrill will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against J.T. Ginn in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Ginn has a large platoon split.. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 75th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Jackson Merrill will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

+170 at DraftKings

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$Texas Rangers logo$ TEX @

LAA Sat, May 23 • 10:05 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Brandon Nimmo u0.5 Total Hits (+190)

Projection 0.88

Best Odds

u0.5 +190

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +182

u0.5 +190

u0.5 +175

u0.5 +180

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Angel Stadium as the 6th-worst ballpark in MLB for left-handed batting average.. Brandon Nimmo has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.9%) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 11th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup.. Brandon Nimmo will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup.

+190 at bet365

Total Hits

Alejandro Osuna u0.5 Total Hits (+126)

Projection 0.67

Best Odds

u0.5 +126

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u0.5 +126

u0.5 +105

u0.5 +109

u0.5 +110

Alejandro Osuna is projected to bat 6th in the lineup in today's game.. Alejandro Osuna has been replaced by a pinch-hitter 40% of the time when starting against a righty on the mound this year.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Angel Stadium as the 6th-worst ballpark in MLB for left-handed batting average.. Today, Alejandro Osuna is at a disadvantage facing the league's 11th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.2% rate (81st percentile).. Alejandro Osuna will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup.

+126 at DraftKings

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COL @

AZ Sat, May 23 • 10:10 PM ET

3 Computer Picks

Total Bases

Hunter Goodman o1.5 Total Bases (+110)

Projection 1.82

Best Odds

o1.5 +110

Pick made: 23 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +106

o1.5 +105

o1.5 -110

o1.5 +102

o1.5 +110

As it relates to his home run skill, Hunter Goodman ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Hunter Goodman is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best park in the majors for righty batting average.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.. Posting a 29.100 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) utilizing Statcast data) since the start of last season , Hunter Goodman finds himself in the 86th percentile for power.

+110 at Fanatics Sportsbook

Strikeouts Thrown

Michael Lorenzen u3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-102)

Projection 3.26

Best Odds

u3.5 -102

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u3.5 -113

u3.5 -120

u3.5 -102

u3.5 -112

u3.5 -120

When it comes to his strikeout skill, the leading projection system (THE BAT) places Michael Lorenzen in the 21st percentile among all starting pitchers in baseball.. The Arizona Diamondbacks (19.2 K% (according to the leading projection system, THE BAT X) are forecasted to have the 2nd-least strikeout-heavy batting order on the slate today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Chase Field as the worst stadium in the majors for strikeouts.. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.

-102 at FanDuel

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Covers’ consensus MLB picks show you the odds and predictions that our vibrant community of bettors and players are making. Try our picks on with our free MLB contests for a chance at prizes and more.

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When do we release our MLB picks?

Covers’ MLB picks release on game day. Some significant matchups like playoff games release in the days leading up to the game.

What kinds of MLB picks do we make?

Covers provides free MLB picks covering many markets, including run lines, totals, moneylines, player props, and more.