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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.45 |
-115 
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o8.5 -103 
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-1.5 +152 
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4.15 |
+102
|
u8.5 -105
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+1.5 -167
|
Cleveland
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Guardians are 7-0 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 vs. American League East.
Baltimore
- Under is 6-0 in Bazs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 home starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Bazs last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Top Projection
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
o1.5+140
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.53 |
+106
|
o8.5 -118
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+1.5 -190
|
|
4.91 |
-121
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +165 
|
NY Mets
- Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games following a win.
- Under is 5-0 in Stocks last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Miami
- Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Junks last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 overall.
Top Projection
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+180
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.81 |
+145
|
o7.5 -132
|
+1.5 -140
|
|
4.84 |
-150
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +146
|
Houston
- Under is 6-0 in Browns last 6 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Astros last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Browns last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Browns last 5 starts overall.
Philadelphia
- Over is 5-0-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Phillies are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Phillies last 7 games following a loss.
- Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
o0.5+181
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.44 |
+185 
|
o9.0 -120
|
+1.5 -110
|
|
5.43 |
-210
|
u9.5 -120 
|
-1.5 -105
|
LA Angels
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Boston
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games as a favorite.
- Red Sox are 8-0 in Bennetts last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 on grass.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+205
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.23 |
+210 
|
o9.0 -120
|
+4.0 -481
|
|
6.21 |
-240
|
u12.5 -455
|
-4.0 +275
|
Colorado
- Rockies are 8-0 in Suganos last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 on grass.
NY Yankees
- Over is 5-0 in Warrens last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Aaron Judge o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-146)
o1.5-146
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.46 |
+106
|
o7.0 -195
|
+2.5 -345
|
|
4.86 |
-124
|
u8.5 -124
|
-2.5 +265
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Atlanta
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 games as an underdog.
- Braves are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Top Projection
Jonathan Aranda o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.88 |
+116
|
o8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.68 |
-130
|
u11.5 -400
|
-1.5 +150
|
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-2 in Pirates last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 4-0 in Martins last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
-120
|
o8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
4.61 |
+105
|
u9.0 -125
|
+1.5 -160
|
Arizona
- Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 on grass.
- Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Kansas City
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 overall.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 on grass.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+164)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.53 |
+115
|
o7.0 -155
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
4.52 |
-130
|
u7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +172
|
Chi. Cubs
- Cubs are 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Cubs are 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts.
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 8-0 in Hendersons last 8 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Hendersons last 7 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Hendersons last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Brewers are 8-0 in Hendersons last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
o0.5+206
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.73 |
+240
|
o8.0 -148
|
+4.5 -295
|
|
5.87 |
-285
|
u8.5 -105
|
-4.5 +235
|
Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 5-0 in Lowders last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Lowders last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 3 of a series.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+249)
o0.5+249
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.96 |
+100
|
o8.0 -125
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
|
5.12 |
-115
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +160
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Rays are 6-0 in Martinezs last 6 road starts.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Atlanta
- Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts overall.
- Braves are 5-0 in Perezs last 5 home starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.43 |
+145
|
o8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
|
5.45 |
-170
|
u8.5 +100
|
-1.5 +125
|
Houston
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Astros last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 8-1 in Wheelers last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in Wheelers last 8 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Phillies are 8-2 in Wheelers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.84 |
+110
|
o6.5 -120
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
3.55 |
-130
|
u7.0 -115
|
-1.5 +188
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Seattle
- Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Gilberts last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.47 |
+285
|
o8.5 -115
|
+2.5 -120
|
|
|
6.20 |
-330
|
u9.0 -125
|
-2.5 +120
|
Colorado
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Feltners last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 on grass.
NY Yankees
- Over is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.81 |
-105
|
o7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +165
|
|
|
4.30 |
-108
|
u7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -186
|
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Jones' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 5-0 in Jones' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
CLE
@
BAL
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:35 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Shane Baz o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+112)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
I bought this at +112 with a fair price of -120 based on a 92-pitch projected count and 4.91 projected Ks. Shane Baz is needed in a big game with playoff implications. He's been a K-per-inning pitcher over the last 30 days and has pitched better in Baltimore, with more strikeouts per nine than on the road this season. The leash is there, too, as he has reached 90+ pitches in 80% of his last 15 starts, including 95+ pitches in nine of them. Five innings and five strikeouts is a modest projection today, especially after the Orioles used five arms yesterday and need to win this series. He's also in great form, ranking No. 23 in FIP among starters in the second half, even with some BABIP and LOB% numbers suggesting his 3.31 ERA could be even better.
Total Home Runs
Coby Mayo o0.5 Total Home Runs (+337)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Coby Mayo has real power upside after going deep twice over the last week with a strong ISO and consistent fly-ball profile. Griffin is not a massive homer target, but his right-handed hitter splits and Cleveland’s bullpen air-contact numbers give Mayo enough paths to leave the yard.
NYM
@
MIA
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Jared Young u0.5 Total Hits (+175)
Projection 0.82
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This year, Jared Young has been replaced by a pinch-hitter in 21% of his appearances when starting against righty hurler.. The #8 stadium in the majors for suppressing batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is LoanDepot Park.. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all parks, which generally leads to less offense.. The LoanDepot Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -12° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. Jared Young pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.2% — 78th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 4th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Batting from the opposite that Janson Junk throws from, Juan Soto will have the upper hand in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Juan Soto's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last year to this one, going from 14.2% to 18.4%.
HOU
@
PHI
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-123)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
I’m anticipating a low-scoring game tonight at Citizens Bank Park. Houston righty Hunter Brown has been solid down the stretch, and Philly ace Cristopher Sanchez has pitched at an elite level all season. Additionally, both bullpens have shown off in the second half, with Houston ranking ninth in xERA and sixth in xFIP, while Philly respectively checks in 11th and 10th. I also value that both offenses rank below average in wOBA against the respected handedness of the starting pitcher they're facing tonight.
Spread
PHI -1.5 (+142)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez has been next to automatic and draws a below-average Houston offense ranking 16th in wOBA against lefties and 30th in xwOBA over the past 30 days. Of course, the Philly offense is fifth in xwOBA while striking out at the third-lowest clip over the past 30 days, too. It’s a good recipe for success against Houston righty Hunter Brown. He’s sporting a solid, but unspectacular 3.90 xERA and 3.99 xFIP with a concerning 12.7% walk rate across his past 11 starts, after all.
LAA
@
BOS
Wed, Sep 9 • 6:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Wilyer Abreu o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.02
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wilyer Abreu is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Fenway Park has the 3rd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.
Total RBIs
Jose Siri o0.5 Total RBIs (+209)
Projection 0.53
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Jose Siri ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jose Siri is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 84% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.. Jose Siri will hold the platoon advantage against Jake Bennett in today's matchup.
COL
@
NYY
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:05 PM ET
Earned Runs Allowed
Tomoyuki Sugano o3.5 Earned Runs Allowed (+121)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
The Yankees have a favorable matchup against Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, who owns the worst pitcher rating on Batters-Box. New York has nine elite-rated hitters in the matchup, with the Bronx Bombers carrying a staggering .562 average hitter matchup rating in the current season dataset. Sugano has also struggled as his starts have progressed, posting a 9.69 ERA and 2.15 WHIP over his last three outings. He has allowed at least five runs in five of his last 10 poorly rated matchups.
Total Home Runs
Aaron Judge o0.5 Total Home Runs (+228)
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst
It's time.
After looking like he got his sea legs back under him yesterday, this is the kind of matchup that could get him rolling. We've spent this entire article talking about why Sugano is such an easy pitcher to fade, so we don't need to revisit it. However, you really couldn't ask for a better pitcher matchup for Judge, who had the highest hard-hit rate of Yankees players a season ago against his two primary pitches.
TB
@
ATL
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:15 PM ET
Walks Allowed
Griffin Jax o1.5 Walks Allowed (+165)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
I bought this at +165 and would play it to +120. I'd take Over 1.5 walks at +150 or better from almost every pitcher in baseball, but even more so with a pitcher who just returned from the IL and struggled in his return. Griffin Jax lasted eight outs on 63 pitches against the Mets in his return to the rotation, but he struggled with his command, issuing two walks while giving up seven hits. That was at home. Now he heads on the road and projects for 1.66 walks on a short leash of 76 pitches, which should be a very accurate pitch count from THE BAT. Since the start of July, Jax has had multiple walks in four of seven starts, and his recent elbow injury isn't helping his command profile. It's going to take a lot of moving toward even money to get me off this prop.
Total Home Runs
Drake Baldwin o0.5 Total Home Runs (+525)
Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor
PIT
@
CHW
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.82
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as Major League Baseball's 14th-best home run hitter.. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game.. Guaranteed Rate Field grades out as the #6 ballpark in the majors for overall left-handed offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Homers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest among all major league stadiums.. This game is forecasted to have the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.
Total Bases
Konnor Griffin o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Konnor Griffin as the 2nd-best batter in the league when assessing his BABIP ability.. Konnor Griffin has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (70% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game.. The #6 venue in the game for boosting offensive stats to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field.. Homers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest among all major league stadiums.. This game is forecasted to have the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.
AZ
@
KC
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-102)
Projection 2.16
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB when estimating his batting average ability.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 field in baseball for run-scoring, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. This game is forecasted to have the 4th-most humidity on the schedule today (75%); there is a small but significant link with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.
Total Hits
Ildemaro Vargas u0.5 Total Hits (+171)
Projection 0.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ildemaro Vargas in the 5th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Ildemaro Vargas is projected to hit 8th in the lineup in this game.. Ildemaro Vargas pulls many of his flyballs (36.8% — 91st percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's deepest LF fences in today's matchup.. Typically, hitters like Ildemaro Vargas who hit a lot of groundballs tend to perform worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of groundballs such as Daniel Lynch.. Out of every team on the slate today, the strongest infield defense belongs to the Kansas City Royals.
CHC
@
MIL
Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total Home Runs (+319)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
This homer bet is on the books at 23.9% and playable to 25% because Crow-Armstrong took Milwaukee starter Logan Henderson deep last week, and his .316 ISO against righties is second in the majors. Additionally, the Chicago star paces the league with 20 homers and a .395 ISO in the second half.
Total
o7.5 (-105)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
This Over 7.5 is in at 51.2% and recommended to 53.5% because both offenses are rolling at the dish. The Cubbies are fifth in wOBA and third in ISO against righties for the campaign, and they also pace the majors in xwOBA and wRC+ over the past 30 days. It's a similar story for the Brewers, with Milwaukee pacing the majors in wOBA against right-handed pitchers for the year, and they also rank second in wOBA and eighth in xwOBA over the past 30 days.
CIN
@
LAD
Wed, Sep 9 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total Home Runs (+500)
Shawn Krest
Betting Analyst
The hottest Cincinnati hitter, Elly De La Cruz has homered in each of the last four games and is 13 for his last 25 for a .520 average and 1.080 slugging percentage. That’s a 1.636 OPS and an OPS plus of 352.
Strikeouts Thrown
Yoshinobu Yamamoto o7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-108)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
I bought this at -108 and would play it to -120. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been cashing Overs for four straight starts. He has 34 Ks over his last 25+ innings, is getting a 100-pitch leash, and could flirt with double-digit punchouts today because it's the Reds. Cincinnati is the best strikeout matchup in baseball in the second half, with a 26.2% K rate that tops the league. They have been whiffing at the highest rate in baseball all summer, and with the Reds possibly looking forward to a day off in Los Angeles before a series in Milwaukee on Friday, this sets up as a letdown spot. They're 8.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot and have plenty of reason to start looking ahead. Yamamoto is entering playoff mode just as the Reds are letting their foot off the gas of a long season. There is no reason to get off his Ks today.
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
While Nick Martinez has limited Atlanta hitters to a lifetime .222/.294/.348 slash line, Martin Perez hasn’t fared well against Tampa Bay, with Rays batters sporting a .851 OPS against the veteran southpaw. Take the AL East leaders to grab the road win at Truist Park.
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TB (-101)
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
While Nick Martinez has limited Atlanta hitters to a lifetime .222/.294/.348 slash line, Martin Perez hasn’t fared well against Tampa Bay, with Rays batters sporting a .851 OPS against the veteran southpaw. Take the AL East leaders to grab the road win at Truist Park.
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