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Predicted Score

SD logo
SD
SD

5.28 @ 4.64

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Padres vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

SD logo
SD
SD

5.28

-140

o9.5 -105

-1.5 +115

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

4.64

+135

u9.5 -110

+1.5 -130

Atlanta @ Washington
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

5.20 @ 4.66

WAS
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WAS

Braves vs Nationals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

5.20

-150

o9.0 -105

-1.5 +110

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

4.66

+143

u9.5 -135

+1.5 -125

Athletics @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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ATH
ATH

3.69 @ 4.42

TEX
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TEX

Athletics vs Rangers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

3.69

+147

o7.5 -110

+1.5 -157

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.42

-152

u8.0 -120

-1.5 +140

Baltimore @ Colorado
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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BAL
BAL

7.05 @ 5.41

COL
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COL

Orioles vs Rockies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

7.05

-153

o11.0 -120

-1.5 -103

COL logo
COL
COL

5.41

+143

u11.5 -115

+1.5 -110

Philadelphia @ Arizona
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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PHI
PHI

5.26 @ 4.80

AZ
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AZ

Phillies vs Diamondbacks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

Run Line

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

5.26

--

--

--

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AZ
AZ

4.80

--

--

--

Seattle @ Boston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

4.13 @ 4.67

BOS
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BOS

Mariners vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

4.13

+120

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -185

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

4.67

-130

u8.5 -105

-1.5 +160

Toronto @ Cleveland
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

4.57 @ 4.01

CLE
CLE logo
CLE

Blue Jays vs Guardians · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

4.57

-127

o7.0 -110

-1.5 +145

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.01

+120

u7.5 -130

+1.5 -160

Top Projection Jo Adell o0.5 Total RBIs (+214)
o0.5+214
San Francisco @ Pittsburgh
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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SF
SF

4.17 @ 4.85

PIT
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PIT

Giants vs Pirates · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

SF logo
SF
SF

4.17

+135

o8.0 -110

+1.5 -164

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

4.85

-145

u8.5 -113

-1.5 +145

Top Projection Bryce Eldridge o1.5 Total RBIs (+589)
o0.5+200
NY Mets @ Tampa Bay
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.30 @ 4.43

TB
TB logo
TB

Mets vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.30

+147

o7.5 -124

+1.5 -157

TB logo
TB
TB

4.43

-157

u8.5 -130

-1.5 +140

Top Projection Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+214)
o0.5+214
Detroit @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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DET
DET

4.82 @ 4.53

MIN
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MIN

Tigers vs Twins · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

DET logo
DET
DET

4.82

+105

o8.5 -118

-1.5 +165

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.53

-110

u9.0 -110

+1.5 -185

Top Projection Kevin McGonigle o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5+202
Milwaukee @ Chi. Cubs
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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MIL
MIL

4.48 @ 4.05

CHC
CHC logo
CHC

Brewers vs Cubs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

4.48

-153

o8.0 -115

-1.5 +110

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

4.05

+143

u8.5 -115

+1.5 -120

Top Projection Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+242
Miami @ Kansas City
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

4.78 @ 4.78

KC
KC logo
KC

Marlins vs Royals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

4.78

-104

o8.5 -115

-1.5 +160

KC logo
KC
KC

4.78

-105

u9.0 -125

+1.5 -178

Top Projection Vinnie Pasquantino o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+220
Chi. White Sox @ Houston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.28 @ 4.54

HOU
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HOU

White Sox vs Astros · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.28

+125

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -180

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

4.54

-132

u8.5 -105

-1.5 +160

NY Yankees @ LA Angels
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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NYY
NYY

3.86 @ 3.27

LAA
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LAA

Yankees vs Angels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

3.86

-160

o6.5 -130

-1.5 +115

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

3.27

+150

u7.0 -114

+1.5 -125

Top Projection Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
o0.5+260
St. Louis @ LA Dodgers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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STL
STL

3.23 @ 4.56

LAD
LAD logo
LAD

Cardinals vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

ML

Total

Run Line

STL logo
STL
STL

3.23

+205

o7.5 -110

+1.5 -110

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LAD
LAD

4.56

-235

u7.5 -105

-1.5 +100

San Diego Padres image thumbnail SD @ Cincinnati Reds image thumbnail CIN Wed, Sep 2 • 12:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Manny Machado logo
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+133)
Projection 0.76
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast calls for the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 92°.. Hitting from the opposite that Brandon Williamson throws from, Manny Machado will have an advantage today.
Total Bases
JJ Bleday logo
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.67
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
JJ Bleday is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast calls for the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 92°.. JJ Bleday will have the handedness advantage against Casey Mize in today's game.. JJ Bleday pulls many of his flyballs (38.2% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.. JJ Bleday will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
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Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL @ Washington Nationals image thumbnail WAS Wed, Sep 2 • 1:05 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
CJ Abrams logo
CJ Abrams o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-110)
Projection 2.43
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. CJ Abrams is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 88°.. CJ Abrams will hold the platoon advantage over Grant Holmes today.. CJ Abrams pulls many of his flyballs (35.5% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Dylan Crews logo
Dylan Crews o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+110)
Projection 2.21
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Dylan Crews is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 88°.. The Atlanta Braves outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Dylan Crews will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Athletics Athletics image thumbnail ATH @ Texas Rangers image thumbnail TEX Wed, Sep 2 • 2:35 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Justin Foscue logo
Justin Foscue o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+155)
Projection 1.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 39 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Justin Foscue is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 53% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. Given Jacob Lopez's large platoon split, Justin Foscue will have a colossal advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup.. The Athletics infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst among all the teams on the slate today.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Justin Foscue will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Seattle Mariners image thumbnail SEA @ Boston Red Sox image thumbnail BOS Wed, Sep 2 • 4:10 PM ET
Moneyline
Seattle Mariners image thumbnail SEA (+114)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

If this game were taking place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, I would handicap it much differently than I do with the matchup being played at Fenway Park. Left-hander Patrick Sandoval gets the ball for the Red Sox, and he relies heavily on his changeup to generate outs and force hitters to put the ball on the ground. That strategy doesn't profile well against the Mariners' right-handed bats, including Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Taylor Ward, who excel at driving pitches from left-handed pitchers with backspin into the gaps. A lefty who relies heavily on an off-speed pitch to generate outs is playing with fire against this Mariners lineup, especially at Fenway Park. At T-Mobile Park, the marine layer might turn some of those fly balls into outs, but at Fenway Park, they could easily become doubles off the Green Monster. The Mariners are trading at 46% on Polymarket, but I price them closer to a 50% underdog.

Total RBIs
Mickey Gasper logo
Mickey Gasper o0.5 Total RBIs (+224)
Projection 0.49
Best Odds
Pick made: 28 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mickey Gasper in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Mickey Gasper is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today.. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Mickey Gasper will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Bryce Miller today.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense projects as the weakest among all the teams today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Mickey Gasper will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Toronto Blue Jays image thumbnail TOR @ Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE Wed, Sep 2 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
George Springer logo
George Springer o1.5 Total RBIs (+589)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects George Springer in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. George Springer is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. George Springer will have the handedness advantage over Joey Cantillo in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Alejandro Kirk logo
Alejandro Kirk o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
Projection 0.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 94th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Alejandro Kirk is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Alejandro Kirk will have the handedness advantage over Joey Cantillo in today's game.. Alejandro Kirk has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
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San Francisco Giants image thumbnail SF @ Pittsburgh Pirates image thumbnail PIT Wed, Sep 2 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Rafael Devers logo
Rafael Devers o0.5 Total RBIs (+182)
Projection 0.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run talent, Rafael Devers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Rafael Devers is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Jared Jones throws from, Rafael Devers will have an advantage today.. Out of all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Total RBIs
Brandon Lowe logo
Brandon Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+191)
Projection 0.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brandon Lowe is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Landen Roupp throws from, Brandon Lowe will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Brandon Lowe will hold the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.
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New York Mets image thumbnail NYM @ Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB Wed, Sep 2 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Liam Hicks logo
Liam Hicks u1.5 Total Bases (-207)
Projection 0.88
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Liam Hicks in the 13th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.. The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -12° colder than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for pitching.
Total RBIs
Junior Caminero logo
Junior Caminero o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.77
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Junior Caminero ranks as the 20th-best hitter in the league.. Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Junior Caminero pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.7% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Junior Caminero will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
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Detroit Tigers image thumbnail DET @ Minnesota Twins image thumbnail MIN Wed, Sep 2 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Kody Clemens logo
Kody Clemens o1.5 Total RBIs (+451)
Projection 0.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 24 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kody Clemens in the 90th percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Kody Clemens is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Kody Clemens will hold the platoon advantage against Drew Anderson in today's game.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Kody Clemens will hold that advantage today.
Total RBIs
Kevin McGonigle logo
Kevin McGonigle o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
Projection 0.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kevin McGonigle in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Kevin McGonigle is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. Hitting from the opposite that Dean Kremer throws from, Kevin McGonigle will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins.. Kevin McGonigle is an extreme flyball hitter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of Minnesota (#1-worst of all teams on the slate today).
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Milwaukee Brewers image thumbnail MIL @ Chicago Cubs image thumbnail CHC Wed, Sep 2 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
William Contreras logo
William Contreras o1.5 Total RBIs (+496)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 24 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects William Contreras in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. William Contreras is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-hottest weather on the slate today at 88°.. Hitting from the opposite that David Peterson throws from, William Contreras will have an advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Michael Busch logo
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
Projection 0.53
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive ability, Michael Busch ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Michael Busch is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-hottest weather on the slate today at 88°.. Hitting from the opposite that Jacob Misiorowski throws from, Michael Busch will have the upper hand today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Michael Busch will hold that advantage today.
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Miami Marlins image thumbnail MIA @ Kansas City Royals image thumbnail KC Wed, Sep 2 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the hottest weather of the day at 95°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.2-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hitters.. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Salvador Perez will hold that advantage today.
Total RBIs
Jac Caglianone logo
Jac Caglianone o0.5 Total RBIs (+188)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jac Caglianone in the 86th percentile when it comes to his home run talent.. Jac Caglianone is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the hottest weather of the day at 95°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.2-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hitters.. Batting from the opposite that Eury Perez throws from, Jac Caglianone will have an edge today.
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New York Yankees image thumbnail NYY @ Los Angeles Angels image thumbnail LAA Wed, Sep 2 • 9:38 PM ET
Total RBIs
Mike Trout logo
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
Projection 0.47
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 6th-best hitter in the majors.. Mike Trout is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the New York Yankees.. Mike Trout is an extreme flyball batter and faces the weak outfield defense of New York (#2-worst of all teams today).. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Mike Trout will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Detroit Tigers image thumbnail DET @ Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE Fri, Sep 4 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
David Fry logo
David Fry u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 months ago
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 logo
Riley Greene o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 months ago
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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