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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Tue, Jun 9 • 6:35 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez logo
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (-115)
Projection 2.11
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Julio Rodriguez as the 8th-best batter in the league when estimating his batting average ability.. Julio Rodriguez is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for run-scoring.. Julio Rodriguez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trevor Rogers in today's game.. Julio Rodriguez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Total Hits
Cole Young logo
Cole Young u0.5 Total Hits (+165)
Projection 0.82
Best Odds
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cole Young in the 25th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Cole Young is projected to bat 7th in the lineup in today's game.. Batting from the same side that Trevor Rogers throws from, Cole Young meets a tough challenge in today's matchup.. Cole Young will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Hits
Corbin Carroll logo
Corbin Carroll u0.5 Total Hits (+165)
Projection 0.88
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects LoanDepot Park as the 7th-worst stadium in the league for LHB batting average.. LoanDepot Park has the 4th-deepest right field dimensions in MLB.. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to lower offensive output.. The LoanDepot Park roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching.
Total Hits
Owen Caissie logo
Owen Caissie u0.5 Total Hits (+115)
Projection 0.7
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects LoanDepot Park as the 7th-worst stadium in the league for LHB batting average.. LoanDepot Park has the 4th-deepest right field dimensions in MLB.. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to lower offensive output.. The LoanDepot Park roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Total Home Runs
Jonathan Aranda logo
Jonathan Aranda o0.5 Total Home Runs (+790)
Projection 0.14
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan Aranda in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Jonathan Aranda is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. In MLB, Tropicana Field's right field fences are the 5th-shallowest.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jonathan Aranda will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Jarren Duran logo
Jarren Duran o1.5 Total Bases (+136)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Jarren Duran is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Jarren Duran will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Martinez in today's matchup.. Jarren Duran has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Kyle Manzardo logo
Kyle Manzardo o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level of all games today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.3-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.
Total RBIs
Jazz Chisholm Jr. logo
Jazz Chisholm Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.63
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level of all games today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.3-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.
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Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Tue, Jun 9 • 6:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Freddie Freeman logo
Freddie Freeman o1.5 Total Bases (+119)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Freddie Freeman ranks as the 18th-best hitter in the game.. Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The #4 field in baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 7th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to more offense.. Batting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Freddie Freeman will have the upper hand today.
Total Bases
Marcell Ozuna logo
Marcell Ozuna o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Marcell Ozuna is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. The #4 venue in the game for boosting BABIP to RHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Hitting from the opposite that Eric Lauer throws from, Marcell Ozuna will have an edge in today's matchup.. Marcell Ozuna will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR Tue, Jun 9 • 7:07 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
George Springer logo
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
Projection 0.47
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours 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 estimating his overall offensive talent.. George Springer is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Rogers Centre as the 4th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed home runs.. George Springer hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.. George Springer will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Alec Bohm logo
Alec Bohm o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.51
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Bohm in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Alec Bohm is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Rogers Centre as the 4th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed home runs.. Alec Bohm has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.6%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 11th-shallowest RF fences today.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ New York Mets logo NYM Tue, Jun 9 • 7:10 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.76
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Jordan Walker ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.5-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Jordan Walker hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Alec Burleson's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.5-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Alec Burleson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta today.. Alec Burleson hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Tue, Jun 9 • 7:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Austin Riley logo
Austin Riley o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #10 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. On average, the fence height at Guaranteed Rate Field is the 10th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Long-balls are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the shallowest in the majors.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 4th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 83°.
Total Bases
Colson Montgomery logo
Colson Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+133)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Colson Montgomery projects as the 20th-best home run batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colson Montgomery is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.. The #8 ballpark in the game for boosting offensive stats to LHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. On average, the fence height at Guaranteed Rate Field is the 10th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 4th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 83°.
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Texas Rangers logo TEX @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Tue, Jun 9 • 7:40 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Wyatt Langford logo
Wyatt Langford o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.9
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Wyatt Langford ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wyatt Langford is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 5th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which often leads to better offense.. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.8-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for batters.
Total Home Runs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total Home Runs (+500)
Projection 0.25
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Salvador Perez ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Salvador Perez is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 5th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which often leads to better offense.. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.8-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for batters.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ Colorado Rockies logo COL Tue, Jun 9 • 8:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Carson Kelly logo
Carson Kelly o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 2.02
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #1 ballpark in baseball for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.7-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.
Total RBIs
Edouard Julien logo
Edouard Julien o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
Projection 0.52
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #1 ballpark in baseball for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-hottest weather on the schedule today at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.7-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.
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Cincinnati Reds logo CIN @ San Diego Padres logo SD Tue, Jun 9 • 9:40 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Total Bases
JJ Bleday logo
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, JJ Bleday ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. JJ Bleday is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height among all stadiums.. Hitting from the opposite that Lucas Giolito throws from, JJ Bleday will have an advantage today.
Total RBIs
JJ Bleday logo
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+195)
Projection 0.53
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, JJ Bleday ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. JJ Bleday is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height among all stadiums.. Hitting from the opposite that Lucas Giolito throws from, JJ Bleday will have an advantage today.
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Tue, Jun 9 • 9:45 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Bases
James Wood logo
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.93
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his BABIP skill, James Wood is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. James Wood is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.. Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest RF fences in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 14.6-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, James Wood will have an edge in today's game.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, Jun 9 • 10:05 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Colby Thomas logo
Colby Thomas u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.92
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Colby Thomas hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 97th percentile) and will be challenged by the game's 2nd-deepest CF fences today.
Strikeouts Thrown
Robert Gasser logo
Robert Gasser o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+118)
Projection 5.14
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Via the leading projection system (THE BAT X), the team with the most strikeout-prone lineup today is the Athletics with a 28.7% underlying K%.. Considering that groundball pitchers have a big edge over groundball hitters, Robert Gasser and his 36.1% underlying GB% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT) finds himself in a good position in this outing going up against 2 opposing GB hitters.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks
Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Todd Cordell image
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

The Yankees rank Top-3 in OPS, ISO, OBP, xWOBA, and hard hit rate when facing left-handed pitching. The Red Sox have hit righties very well over the past four weeks, sitting ninth in wOBA, ninth in ISO, and fourth in batting average. Play the Over to -120.

Moneyline
New York Yankees logo NYY (-135)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Todd Cordell image
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Ranger Suarez has started four games against teams ranking Top-10 in OPS vs. left-handed pitching, allowing 13 runs and posting a 6.13 ERA during those games. The New York Yankees lead the majors in OPS against lefties so they’re a prime candidate to cause Suarez problems. Playable to -145.

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