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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.58 |
+149 
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o8.5 -118 
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+1.5 -141 
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5.60 |
-157 
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u9.0 -119 
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-1.5 +135 
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San Francisco
- Over is 4-0-2 in Giants last 6 overall.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Giants last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Giants last 6 on grass.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Giants last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games a home underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games following a loss.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
o1.5+130
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.58 |
-108
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o7.5 -125
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-1.5 +160 
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3.93 |
+101
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u8.0 -110
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+1.5 -167
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Toronto
- Over is 4-0 in Sorianos last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Sorianos last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cleveland
- Guardians are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
o1.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.84 |
+143
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o6.0 -339
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+3.0 -375
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4.57 |
-153
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u8.5 -115
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-1.5 +135
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Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games as a road underdog.
- White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Houston
- Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 4 of a series.
Top Projection
Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5+202
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.22 |
-113
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o8.5 +100
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-1.5 +150
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5.20 |
+103
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u8.5 -105
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+1.5 -164
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Milwaukee
- Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 road games.
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 on grass.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 8-0 in Cubs last 8 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+203)
o0.5+203
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.85 |
-130
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o8.0 -125
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-1.5 +135
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4.49 |
+120
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u8.5 -107
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+1.5 -145
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Boston
- Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
- Red Sox are 7-0 in Bennetts last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Baltimore
- Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games as an underdog.
- Orioles are 5-0 in Youngs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Youngs last 4 starts on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.11 |
-109
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o9.0 -110
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-1.5 +145
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5.22 |
+104
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u9.5 -135 
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+1.5 -159
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Miami
- Under is 7-0 in Alcantaras last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 interleague starts.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a favorite.
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-2 in Royals last 8 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+174)
o0.5+174
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.19 |
-121
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o7.0 -180
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-1.5 +140
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3.89 |
+110
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u8.0 -115
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+1.5 -160
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Tampa Bay
- Rays are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 road games.
- Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 on grass.
Texas
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 on grass.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Quantrills last 5 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.01 |
+183
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o7.5 -105
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+3.5 -315
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4.46 |
-200
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u7.5 -115
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-3.5 +245
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Athletics
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0-1 in last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 road games.
Seattle
- Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 home games.
- Over is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 vs. American League West.
Top Projection
Lawrence Butler o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
o0.5+305
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.13 |
+260
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o7.0 -182
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+4.5 -334
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4.85 |
-285
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u8.0 -115
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-4.5 +260
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St. Louis
- Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 road games.
- Over is 8-0 in Cardinals last 8 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
LA Dodgers
- Under is 7-0 in Dodgers last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games.
Top Projection
Freddie Freeman u0.5 Total Hits (+195)
u0.5+195
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.13 |
-110
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o8.5 +155
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-1.5 +165
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4.13 |
-110
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-- |
+1.5 -190
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Detroit
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mizes last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
- Under is 7-0 in Monteros last 7 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Mizes last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Guardians last 8 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts on grass.
SF
@
PIT
Thu, Sep 3 • 12:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Shay Whitcomb o1.5 Total Bases (+195)
Projection 1.33
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #4 venue in the game for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 82°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the best of the day for hitters.. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.. In the last 14 days, Shay Whitcomb's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 92.2-mph over the course of the season to 96.7-mph recently.
Total Bases
Spencer Horwitz o1.5 Total Bases (+138)
Projection 1.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Horwitz in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Spencer Horwitz is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game.. The #4 venue in the game for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which often leads to more offense.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 82°.
TOR
@
CLE
Thu, Sep 3 • 1:10 PM ET
Moneyline
TOR (-110)
Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst
If the Toronto Blue Jays want to build momentum after their gargantuan 11-0 win last night, Jose Soriano is the right man to do it. Across 46 plate appearances (we love a good sample size), the Cleveland Guardians own just a .213 xBA and .332 xSLG, which includes limiting Steven Kwan to a .159 xBA. That'll play for Toronto in a must-win game. On the other side, the Jays are looking at Tanner Bibee like fresh bacon on Sunday morning after their offensive outburst. The beast that is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might've woken up last night after going 3-for-4 with 5 RBI and a homer; he won't be slowing down today, either, rocking a .744 xSLG against Bibee.
Total Bases
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.65
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Kazuma Okamoto ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Progressive Field as the 2nd-best park in the game for right-handed BABIP.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to more offense.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 82°.. Kazuma Okamoto pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.6% — 97th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
CHW
@
HOU
Thu, Sep 3 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Andrew Benintendi u1.5 Total Bases (-220)
Projection 0.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
31% of the time that Andrew Benintendi has started against a righty on the mound this year, he has been pulled from the game early.. The #4 venue in MLB for suppressing batting average to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Minute Maid Park.. The league's 3rd-highest average fence height can be found at Minute Maid Park.. Minute Maid Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which often leads to less offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this game -9° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.
Strikeouts Thrown
Luis Castillo o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+112)
Projection 4.95
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Luis Castillo has averaged 95.5 adjusted pitches per GS this year, placing in the 93rd percentile.. Projected catcher Jake Rogers grades out as a good pitch framer, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Minute Maid Park ranks as the #1 venue in MLB for strikeouts, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Minute Maid Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which often leads to less offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this game -9° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching.
MIL
@
CHC
Thu, Sep 3 • 7:15 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-122)
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
Kevin Gausman has a chance to right the ship when he faces a Brewers club batting just .200/.252/.323 against him. With Logan Henderson sporting a BB% in the 87th percentile and a K% in the 92nd, expect runs to be at a premium at Wrigley.
Total Bases
Jake Bauers o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Bauers in the 89th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Jake Bauers is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Kevin Gausman throws from, Jake Bauers will have an advantage in today's game.. In the past week, Jake Bauers's 75% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 44.9%.
BOS
@
BAL
Thu, Sep 3 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
BAL (+119)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
There's a strong edge on the Baltimore Orioles at the current price, and that's ultimately what matters when buying a probability in the market. The Orioles are trading at 45% on Polymarket, but I price them closer to a 51% favorite. We usually see an edge of only 2-3%, so this 6% difference is definitely worth paying attention to. The Red Sox are sending left-hander Jake Bennett to the mound. While he's dominated left-handed hitters this season, he hasn't fared as well against right-handed bats. Baltimore's lineup features plenty of right-handed power from spots two through six, including Luis Robert Jr., whom the Orioles acquired on August 31. Small details can create an edge, and Robert's addition matters in this matchup. He has historically hit left-handed pitching better than right-handed pitching, and his presence lengthens Baltimore's lineup with another right-handed bat that profiles well against Bennett.
Total Bases
Caleb Durbin o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.41
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 projected to have the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games today at 88°.. Among every team in action today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles.. As it relates to plate discipline, Caleb Durbin's talent is quite impressive, putting up a 1.75 K/BB rate this year while checking in at in the 78th percentile.
MIA
@
KC
Thu, Sep 3 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #6 venue in baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the hottest temperature on the slate at 96°.. Salvador Perez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Total Bases
Carter Jensen o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run talent, Carter Jensen ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Carter Jensen is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game.. The #6 venue in baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the majors, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the hottest temperature on the slate at 96°.
TB
@
TEX
Thu, Sep 3 • 8:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.53
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Corey Seager ranks as the 14th-best batter in the game.. Corey Seager is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. In the majors, Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 13th-weakest infield defense is that of the Tampa Bay Rays.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Corey Seager will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Cedric Mullins o0.5 Total RBIs (+208)
Projection 0.49
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
In the majors, Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height.. Hitting from the opposite that Cal Quantrill throws from, Cedric Mullins will have an advantage today.. Cedric Mullins has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.9-mph to 91.5-mph over the past 7 days.. There has been a significant improvement in Cedric Mullins's launch angle from last year's 23.3° to 26.7° this year.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Cedric Mullins's true offensive ability to be a .309, suggesting that he has had bad variance on his side this year given the .026 discrepancy between that figure and his actual .283 wOBA.
ATH
@
SEA
Thu, Sep 3 • 9:40 PM ET
Total
u7.5 (-115)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
This is about as tough a schedule spot as you can get for the Seattle offense today. The Mariners were just in Boston yesterday and now open a weekend set with the Athletics at home. The return home after a two-series East Coast trip with no day off is working against the home side, and it's just enough to slow down an average offense that is coming off its best three-game offensive output. Seattle gets Jack Perkins, who has allowed just two earned runs over his last three starts, while the Mariners should have a favorable matchup against the Athletics and their league-worst road scoring offense. Twenty-two-year-old first-rounder Kade Anderson gets the start for Seattle and has struck out 135 batters in 93 minor-league innings this year. Neither bullpen has restrictions today, and the projections give this a 56% fair probability. The schedule spot and the worst road offense are pushing this total down to a flat 7.
Total Bases
Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+229)
Projection 1.28
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Lawrence Butler is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 69% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. T-Mobile Park has the 10th-shortest fence height (on average) among all parks.. Lawrence Butler has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.5%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense projects as the 14th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.. Lawrence Butler has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 104.3-mph average over the last week to his seasonal average of 93-mph.
STL
@
LAD
Thu, Sep 3 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Hits
Freddie Freeman u0.5 Total Hits (+202)
Projection 0.86
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #7 field in MLB for suppressing BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 6th-most favorable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. Quinn Mathews will hold the platoon advantage against Freddie Freeman in today's game.. Freddie Freeman has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 8.2% seasonal rate has dropped to 0% in the past week's worth of games.
Total Hits
Shohei Ohtani u0.5 Total Hits (+195)
Projection 0.89
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #7 field in MLB for suppressing BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 6th-most favorable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. Hitting from the same side that Quinn Mathews throws from, Shohei Ohtani encounters a tough challenge today.. Shohei Ohtani has taken a step back with his Barrel%; his 23.7% rate last year has lowered to 16% this year.. Over the last 7 days, Shohei Ohtani's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 16% down to 0%.
DET
@
CLE
Fri, Sep 4 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
David Fry u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
David Fry is projected to hit 6th in the batting order in this game, which would be a downgrade from his 72% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year.. Progressive Field has the 4th-tallest fences in the league.. Batting from the same side that Casey Mize throws from, David Fry will not have the upper hand today.
Total Bases
Riley Greene o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Riley Greene is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field fences in the majors.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the 2nd-most humid conditions of all games on the slate at 86%.
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MLB Free Picks FAQs
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.
