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ATH @

ATL Wed, Apr 1 • 12:15 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Strikeouts Thrown

Chris Sale o7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-140)

Projection 9.02 (Over)

Best Odds

o7.5 -140

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o8.5 -106

o7.5 -140

o8.5 -102

o8.5 -107

o8.5 -115

Chris Sale projects as the 2nd-best SP in the league right now as it relates to his strikeout talent, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Chris Sale has been given a longer leash than the typical pitcher since the start of last season, throwing 7.9 more adjusted pitches-per-game than the average starter.. The Athletics have 5 batters in their projected batting order today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (according to the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Max Muncy, Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, Denzel Clarke, Nick Kurtz).. Home field advantage generally boosts pitcher stats in all categories, and Chris Sale will hold that advantage in today's game.. Grading out in the 90th percentile, Chris Sale posted a 13.3% Swinging Strike% since the start of last season.

-140 at bet365

Total RBIs

Brent Rooker o0.5 Total RBIs (+222)

Projection 0.55 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +222

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +222

o0.5 +205

o0.5 +175

o0.5 +115

o0.5 +170

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brent Rooker in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Brent Rooker is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. Given Chris Sale's huge platoon split, Brent Rooker will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game.. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

+222 at DraftKings

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$Texas Rangers logo$ TEX @

BAL Wed, Apr 1 • 12:35 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total RBIs

Taylor Ward o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)

Projection 0.51 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +230

Pick made: 22 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +209

o0.5 +230

o0.5 +195

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Taylor Ward is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Taylor Ward has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards baseball's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Extreme groundball hitters like Taylor Ward generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Kumar Rocker.

+230 at FanDuel

Total RBIs

Pete Alonso o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)

Projection 0.67 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +155

Pick made: 20 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +150

o0.5 +155

o0.5 +140

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Pete Alonso as the league's 12th-best home run batter.. Pete Alonso is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Pete Alonso has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.3%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's shallowest RF fences today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Pete Alonso will hold that advantage in today's game.

+155 at FanDuel

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PIT @

CIN Wed, Apr 1 • 12:40 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Strikeouts Thrown

Paul Skenes u7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-142)

Projection 4.11 (Under)

Best Odds

u7.5 -125

Pick made: 6 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

u7.5 -142

u6.5 -105

u6.5 +118

u7.5 -125

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Paul Skenes to be limited in this game, projecting a maximum of 61 pitches.. The weather report projects the 5th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Paul Skenes will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook

Total RBIs

Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+251)

Projection 0.5 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +251

Pick made: 26 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +251

o0.5 +250

o0.5 +235

o0.5 +230

As it relates to his BABIP skill, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The weather report projects the 5th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Elly De La Cruz will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Paul Skenes in this game.. Elly De La Cruz has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

+251 at DraftKings

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WAS @

PHI Wed, Apr 1 • 1:05 PM ET

7 Computer Picks

Total RBIs

Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)

Projection 0.66 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +140

Pick made: 2 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +140

o0.5 +135

o0.5 +140

o0.5 +128

o0.5 +125

Bryce Harper projects as the 12th-best hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Bryce Harper will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cade Cavalli in today's game.. Bryce Harper has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

+140 at DraftKings

Total Bases

Kyle Schwarber o0.5 Total Bases (-185)

Projection 1.68 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 -185

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o1.5 +114

o1.5 +125

o1.5 +100

o0.5 -185

Kyle Schwarber projects as the 4th-best home run hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Schwarber is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Cavalli throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Kyle Schwarber will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

-185 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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COL @

TOR Wed, Apr 1 • 1:07 PM ET

10 Computer Picks

Total RBIs

Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+226)

Projection 0.52 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +226

Pick made: 14 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +226

o0.5 +225

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Hunter Goodman in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Hunter Goodman is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.

+226 at DraftKings

Total RBIs

Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total RBIs (+156)

Projection 0.66 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +156

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +156

o0.5 +150

As it relates to his home run talent, Kazuma Okamoto ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kazuma Okamoto has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (50% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Kazuma Okamoto will have an edge today.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Kazuma Okamoto will hold that advantage in today's game.

+156 at DraftKings

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CHW @

MIA Wed, Apr 1 • 1:10 PM ET

2 Computer Picks

Outs Recorded

Shane Smith u14.5 Outs Recorded (+117)

Projection 13.05 (Under)

Best Odds

u14.5 +117

Pick made: 1 hours ago

EV Model Rating

u14.5 +117

u14.5 +114

u14.5 +115

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Shane Smith to be on a pitch count in today's game, projecting a maximum of 73 pitches.. Edgar Quero, the White Sox's expected catcher in today's matchup, grades out as a horrible pitch framer according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The Miami Marlins have 6 hitters in the projected offense that will have the handedness advantage over Shane Smith in today's game.. Shane Smith will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

+117 at DraftKings

Hits+Runs+RBIs

Austin Hays o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-225)

Projection 1.78 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 -220

Pick made: 14 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 -235

o0.5 -220

o0.5 -250

o0.5 -225

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NYM @

STL Wed, Apr 1 • 1:15 PM ET

9 Computer Picks

Total RBIs

Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)

Projection 0.58 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +200

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +164

o0.5 +200

o0.5 +180

o0.5 +117

o0.5 +165

Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. This game is predicted to have the 2nd-most humid conditions on the schedule today (78%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.. Juan Soto hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences today.

+200 at bet365

Total RBIs

Alec Burleson o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)

Projection 0.52 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +220

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +196

o0.5 +220

o0.5 +170

o0.5 +175

Alec Burleson's batting average talent is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Alec Burleson is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. This game is predicted to have the 2nd-most humid conditions on the schedule today (78%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.. Alec Burleson will hold the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta in today's matchup.. Alec Burleson hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 97th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 7th-shallowest CF fences today.

+220 at bet365

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BOS @

HOU Wed, Apr 1 • 2:10 PM ET

4 Computer Picks

Hits+Runs+RBIs

Ceddanne Rafaela o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-200)

Projection 1.69 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 -190

Pick made: 30 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 -190

o0.5 -200

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ceddanne Rafaela in the 78th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent.. Out of every team playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.

-190 at FanDuel

Hits+Runs+RBIs

Marcelo Mayer o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-165)

Projection 1.33 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 -165

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o3.5 +550

o0.5 -165

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcelo Mayer in the 76th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Burrows throws from, Marcelo Mayer will have an edge in today's matchup.. Marcelo Mayer has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Out of every team playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.

-165 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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DET @

AZ Wed, Apr 1 • 3:40 PM ET

3 Computer Picks

Total Hits

Ketel Marte o0.5 Total Hits (-240)

Projection 1 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 -240

Pick made: 34 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 -240

o0.5 -245

Ketel Marte projects as the 9th-best hitter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ketel Marte is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today.. The weather report predicts the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Tarik Skubal.. Ketel Marte will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

-240 at FanDuel

Total RBIs

Gleyber Torres o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)

Projection 0.52 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +210

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +210

o0.5 +200

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Gleyber Torres ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Gleyber Torres is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The weather report predicts the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

+210 at FanDuel

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NYY @

SEA Wed, Apr 1 • 4:10 PM ET

1 Computer Pick

Total RBIs

Julio Rodriguez o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)

Projection 0.56 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +175

Pick made: 2 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +175

o0.5 +113

o0.5 +175

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Julio Rodriguez as the 4th-best hitter in the majors when assessing his BABIP ability.. Julio Rodriguez is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Julio Rodriguez has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.2%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 4th-shallowest RF fences today.. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of every team playing today.. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Julio Rodriguez will hold that advantage today.

+175 at FanDuel

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MIN @

KC Wed, Apr 1 • 7:40 PM ET

4 Computer Picks

Total RBIs

Vinnie Pasquantino o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)

Projection 0.66 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +150

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +150

o0.5 +140

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Joe Ryan today... and even more favorably, Ryan has a large platoon split.. Vinnie Pasquantino will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

+150 at FanDuel

Total RBIs

Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)

Projection 0.62 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +155

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +155

o0.5 +145

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 94th percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Salvador Perez will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

+155 at FanDuel

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CLE @

LAD Wed, Apr 1 • 8:20 PM ET

9 Computer Picks

Total RBIs

Kyle Tucker o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)

Projection 0.63 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +170

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +153

o0.5 +170

o0.5 +113

o0.5 +160

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 11th-best batter in Major League Baseball.. Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for hitters.. Batting from the opposite that Gavin Williams throws from, Kyle Tucker will have an edge in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Kyle Tucker will hold that advantage in today's game.

+170 at FanDuel

Total RBIs

Teoscar Hernandez o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)

Projection 0.6 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 +175

Pick made: 2 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 +165

o0.5 +175

o0.5 +115

o0.5 +165

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 95th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for hitters.. Teoscar Hernandez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 84th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's game.

+175 at FanDuel

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