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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Tue, Apr 28 • 6:10 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
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Junior Caminero logo
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.95
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Junior Caminero in the 97th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. Junior Caminero is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today.. Junior Caminero pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.4% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Cleveland Guardians.
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Jonathan Aranda logo
Jonathan Aranda o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan Aranda in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Jonathan Aranda is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Jonathan Aranda will have the handedness advantage against Tanner Bibee in today's matchup.. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Cleveland Guardians.
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Houston Astros logo HOU @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Tue, Apr 28 • 6:35 PM ET
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Total Hits
Dylan Beavers logo
Dylan Beavers u0.5 Total Hits (+135)
Projection 0.63
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Dylan Beavers is an extreme flyball batter and faces the strong outfield defense of Houston (#3-best of all teams on the slate).
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Coby Mayo logo
Coby Mayo o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.3
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Coby Mayo ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Coby Mayo will hold that advantage in today's game.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Tue, Apr 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Brandon Lowe logo
Brandon Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brandon Lowe is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Leahy throws from, Brandon Lowe will have an advantage today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Brandon Lowe will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Bryan Reynolds logo
Bryan Reynolds o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Bryan Reynolds's BABIP skill is projected in the 96th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Bryan Reynolds will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Kyle Leahy in this game.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Bryan Reynolds will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Tue, Apr 28 • 6:40 PM ET
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Matt McLain logo
Matt McLain o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.96
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 75th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Matt McLain is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. This contest is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Matt McLain has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. Matt McLain will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
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Tyler Stephenson logo
Tyler Stephenson o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.77
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 81st percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. This contest is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Tyler Stephenson has strong power (81st percentile) if he makes contact, but that's always far from assured (28.8% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano struggles to strike batters out (14th percentile K%) — great news for Stephenson.. Tyler Stephenson has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. Tyler Stephenson will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI Tue, Apr 28 • 6:40 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Jerar Encarnacion logo
Jerar Encarnacion u0.5 Total Hits (+139)
Projection 0.55
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jerar Encarnacion is projected to bat 7th on the lineup card in this game.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the the Philadelphia Phillies.. Jerar Encarnacion will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup.
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Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber u0.5 Total Hits (+159)
Projection 0.72
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR Tue, Apr 28 • 7:07 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Kazuma Okamoto logo
Kazuma Okamoto u0.5 Total Hits (+155)
Projection 0.7
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to drop to the 2nd-lowest level of all games on the slate at 57°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts).
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Eloy Jimenez logo
Eloy Jimenez u0.5 Total Hits (+130)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Eloy Jimenez is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card today, which would be a downgrade from his 86% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season.. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to drop to the 2nd-lowest level of all games on the slate at 57°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts).
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ New York Mets logo NYM Tue, Apr 28 • 7:10 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Juan Soto logo
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Batting from the opposite that Zack Littell throws from, Juan Soto will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Juan Soto hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Juan Soto will hold that advantage in today's game.
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James Wood logo
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.53
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the best batter in the majors when assessing his BABIP skill.. James Wood is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today.. James Wood will have the handedness advantage over Clay Holmes today.. James Wood has big-time HR ability (98th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (29.7% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Clay Holmes doesn't generate many whiffs (11th percentile K%) — great news for Wood.. James Wood has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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Detroit Tigers logo DET @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Tue, Apr 28 • 7:15 PM ET
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Total Hits
Matt Olson logo
Matt Olson u0.5 Total Hits (+195)
Projection 0.9
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Matt Olson has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.1%) and will have to hit them out towards MLB's 3rd-deepest LF fences in today's game.
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Gleyber Torres logo
Gleyber Torres o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.63
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive ability, Gleyber Torres ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Gleyber Torres is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today.. The weather forecast expects the most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Batting from the opposite that Martin Perez throws from, Gleyber Torres will have the upper hand today.. Gleyber Torres hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 81st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences today.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Tue, Apr 28 • 7:40 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Munetaka Murakami logo
Munetaka Murakami u0.5 Total Hits (+145)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
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Colson Montgomery logo
Colson Montgomery u0.5 Total Hits (+140)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Colson Montgomery's batting average talent is projected to be in the 18th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Tue, Apr 28 • 7:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Jake Bauers logo
Jake Bauers u0.5 Total Hits (+155)
Projection 0.77
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jake Bauers's BABIP talent is projected in the 25th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).
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Ketel Marte logo
Ketel Marte o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.9
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ketel Marte ranks as the 15th-best hitter in the game.. Ketel Marte is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. The American Family Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this game 8° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Tue, Apr 28 • 7:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Josh Bell logo
Josh Bell u1.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 0.84
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Bell in the 12th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the coldest weather on the schedule today at 51°.
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Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o1.5 Total Bases (+124)
Projection 1.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Byron Buxton projects as the 10th-best home run hitter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.5-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for bats.. Byron Buxton will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Tue, Apr 28 • 8:05 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Alejandro Osuna logo
Alejandro Osuna u0.5 Total Hits (+120)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Alejandro Osuna is projected to hit 9th on the lineup card in this matchup.. Alejandro Osuna hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and will be challenged by MLB's 6th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup.. Among every team playing today, the 4th-best infield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
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Joc Pederson logo
Joc Pederson u0.5 Total Hits (+115)
Projection 0.62
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joc Pederson in the 7th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent.. Among every team playing today, the 4th-best infield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ San Diego Padres logo SD Tue, Apr 28 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Jackson Merrill logo
Jackson Merrill o1.5 Total Bases (+139)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jackson Merrill's batting average talent is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Merrill is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Hitting from the opposite that Edward Cabrera throws from, Jackson Merrill will have an edge today.. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 76th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Jackson Merrill will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.
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Manny Machado logo
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.54
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Manny Machado is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Manny Machado hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Tue, Apr 28 • 9:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Michael Massey logo
Michael Massey u0.5 Total Hits (+145)
Projection 0.7
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Massey in the 8th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Michael Massey is projected to bat 7th in the lineup in this matchup.. Dry weather has a small but significant connection with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report expects the least humid conditions on the slate today at 19%.. Extreme groundball batters like Michael Massey tend to perform worse against extreme groundball pitchers like Aaron Civale.. Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Michael Massey in today's matchup.
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Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 2.02
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today.
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Miami Marlins logo MIA @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Tue, Apr 28 • 10:10 PM ET
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Total Hits
Kyle Tucker logo
Kyle Tucker u0.5 Total Hits (+185)
Projection 0.88
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Kyle Tucker pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.3% — 88th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 8th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup.
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Will Smith logo
Will Smith o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.78
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Will Smith ranks as the 19th-best batter in the league.. Will Smith is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today.. Will Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Will Smith will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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