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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.27 |
+195 
|
o8.0 -102 
|
+1.5 -110 
|
|
5.24 |
-220 
|
u8.5 -120 
|
-1.5 -102
|
Cincinnati
- Over is 6-0-1 in Singers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Reds last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Reds last 8 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Atlanta
- Braves are 5-0 in Mahles last 5 starts on grass.
- Braves are 5-0 in Mahles last 5 starts.
- Braves are 4-0 in Mahles last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Braves are 4-0 in Mahles last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Top Projection
Eugenio Suarez o0.5 Total RBIs (+290)
o0.5+290
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.21 |
+175
|
o6.5 -135 
|
+1.5 -120
|
|
4.23 |
-195 
|
u7.0 -110
|
-1.5 +112 
|
LA Angels
- Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games.
- Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Angels last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 vs. American League West.
Seattle
- Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 on grass.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 home games.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+275)
o0.5+275
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.57 |
-164
|
o10.5 -107
|
-1.5 -104
|
|
5.30 |
+150 
|
u11.0 -130
|
+1.5 -110
|
Houston
- Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 8-1 in Astros last 9 games as a favorite.
- Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 road games.
Athletics
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 11-1 in last 12 vs. American League West.
Top Projection
Lucas Spence o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
o0.5+260
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.04 |
+150
|
o7.5 -115
|
+1.5 -148
|
|
4.58 |
-170
|
u8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +130
|
San Diego
- Over is 8-0 in Padres last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Padres last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- Padres are 5-0 in Pivettas last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
LA Dodgers
- Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 overall.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 on grass.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Dodgers last 8 home games.
Top Projection
Manny Machado o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+125)
o1.5+125
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.07 |
+136
|
o6.5 -114
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.67 |
-150
|
u6.5 +100
|
-1.5 +147
|
Tampa Bay
Philadelphia
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.29 |
-108
|
o7.5 -132
|
-1.5 +160
|
|
4.17 |
-105
|
u8.5 -130
|
+1.5 -185
|
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.37 |
-130
|
o7.5 -137
|
+1.5 -270
|
|
4.73 |
+115
|
u8.5 -128
|
-1.5 +195
|
NY Mets
Washington
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.49 |
+116
|
o7.5 -110
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.09 |
-134
|
u7.5 +100
|
-1.5 +172
|
Cincinnati
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.35 |
-124
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -245
|
|
4.48 |
+106
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +182
|
Atlanta
Miami
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.24 |
-129
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -260
|
|
4.35 |
+120
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +190
|
Cleveland
Kansas City
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.85 |
+188
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -124
|
|
4.77 |
-210
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +110
|
Colorado
Chi. White Sox
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.64 |
+150
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -143
|
|
4.38 |
-172
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +136
|
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.26 |
-108
|
o7.5 -115
|
+1.5 -210
|
|
4.13 |
-108
|
u8.0 -120
|
-1.5 +155
|
Texas
Minnesota
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.23 |
+117
|
o7.0 -120
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
|
4.19 |
-132
|
u7.5 -112
|
-1.5 +175
|
Arizona
San Diego
CIN
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ATL
Thu, Sep 24 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Matt Olson o0.5 Total Home Runs (+331)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Olson is set up perfectly to leave the yard tonight. He's hit 25 of his 41 homers against righties with a monster .263 ISO, and Cincy starter Brady Singer has surrendered 2.13 home runs per nine innings and a .216 ISO to left-handed hitters. Additionally, Olson has also homered off Singer twice across just 18 career plate appearances.
Total
o7.5 (-105)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
I recommend this Over 7.5 to -115 becauase the Atlanta offense is set up for success against Reds righty Brady Singer. He's posted a 7.06 xERA and 5.49 xFIP across his past 10 starts while also allowing highest wOBA and squared-up contact rate among pitchers with at least 150 innings pitched this season. The Reds only need to chip in to send this total Over the number tonight.
LAA
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SEA
Thu, Sep 24 • 9:40 PM ET
Moneyline
SEA (-204)
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo has dominated Angels hitters in the past, limiting them to a .190 batting average and .442 OPS. Meanwhile, Grayson Rodriguez's struggles have continued, as he owns a 5.58 xERA and a hard-hit rate that ranks in the fourth percentile, according to Baseball Savant. Seattle is playable on the ML to -220.
Total Hits
Dominic Canzone u0.5 Total Hits (+195)
Projection 0.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles T-Mobile Park as the worst venue in the majors for LHB batting average.. T-Mobile Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league stadiums, which often leads to lower offensive output.. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more whiffs), and the weather report predicts the 6th-coldest temperature of all games on the slate at 59°.
HOU
@
ATH
Thu, Sep 24 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Jeremy Pena o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.2
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Jeremy Pena is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game.. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #1 stadium in baseball for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height in Major League Baseball.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°.
Total Bases
Zack Gelof o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Zack Gelof ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zack Gelof is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today.. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #1 stadium in baseball for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height in Major League Baseball.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°.
SD
@
LAD
Thu, Sep 24 • 10:10 PM ET
Moneyline
LAD (-172)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Los Angeles enters this matchup scorching hot, carrying a 165 wRC+ and .236 ISO over the last week. Nick Pivetta has allowed plenty of loud contact lately, including a 14.3% barrel rate over the last month. Against this Dodgers lineup, those underlying numbers are particularly concerning.
Total Home Runs
Freddie Freeman o0.5 Total Home Runs (+465)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
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