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Predicted Score

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

4.19 @ 4.65

HOU
HOU logo
HOU

Blue Jays vs Astros · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

4.19

+159

o8.0 -115

+1.5 -135

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

4.65

-166

u8.5 -121

-1.5 +128

LA Dodgers @ Chi. Cubs
Matchup

Predicted Score

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

5.00 @ 5.57

CHC
CHC logo
CHC

Dodgers vs Cubs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

5.00

+110

o9.5 -103

+1.5 -185

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

5.57

-113

u9.5 -108

-1.5 +160

Top Projection Alex Bregman o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5 +180
San Francisco @ Texas
Matchup

Predicted Score

SF logo
SF
SF

3.62 @ 4.26

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Giants vs Rangers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

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SF logo
SF
SF

3.62

+160

o8.0 -120

+1.5 -140

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.26

-170

u8.5 -116

-1.5 +125

Tampa Bay @ Colorado
Matchup

Predicted Score

TB logo
TB
TB

6.89 @ 6.00

COL
COL logo
COL

Rays vs Rockies · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

TB logo
TB
TB

6.89

-154

o11.5 -107

-1.5 -103

COL logo
COL
COL

6.00

+147

u11.5 -103

+1.5 -106

Top Projection Ezequiel Tovar o1.5 Total Bases (+162)
o1.5 +162
LA Angels @ Baltimore
Matchup

Predicted Score

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

4.51 @ 4.49

BAL
BAL logo
BAL

Angels vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

4.51

+131

o8.0 -115

+1.5 -170

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

4.49

-126

u8.5 -121

-1.5 +162

Top Projection Jose Siri o0.5 Total RBIs (+330)
o0.5 +330
NY Mets @ Cleveland
Matchup

Predicted Score

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.65 @ 4.62

CLE
CLE logo
CLE

Mets vs Guardians · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.65

-107

o8.5 +100

-1.5 +152

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.62

-102

u8.5 -110

+1.5 -164

Top Projection Petey Halpin o0.5 Total RBIs (+313)
o0.5 +313
Athletics @ Cincinnati
Matchup

Predicted Score

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

5.31 @ 5.76

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Athletics vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

5.31

+124

o9.5 -112

+1.5 -161

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

5.76

-130

u10.0 -115

-1.5 +146

Top Projection Tyler Soderstrom o0.5 Total RBIs (+154)
o0.5 +154
Washington @ Philadelphia
Matchup

Predicted Score

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

4.47 @ 5.65

PHI
PHI logo
PHI

Nationals vs Phillies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

4.47

+152

o9.5 -107

+1.5 -131

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

5.65

-160

u10.0 -125

-1.5 +120

Top Projection CJ Abrams o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
o1.5 +120
St. Louis @ NY Yankees
Matchup

Predicted Score

STL logo
STL
STL

4.30 @ 4.72

NYY
NYY logo
NYY

Cardinals vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

STL logo
STL
STL

4.30

+135

o8.5 -116

+1.5 -155

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

4.72

-145

u9.0 -120

-1.5 +140

Top Projection JJ Wetherholt o0.5 Total RBIs (+240)
o0.5 +240
Chi. White Sox @ Boston
Matchup

Predicted Score

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.99 @ 4.90

BOS
BOS logo
BOS

White Sox vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.99

+110

o8.0 -115

+1.5 -190

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

4.90

-120

u8.5 -115

-1.5 +173

Top Projection Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+171)
o0.5 +171
Miami @ Atlanta
Matchup

Predicted Score

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

5.33 @ 5.22

ATL
ATL logo
ATL

Marlins vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

5.33

+115

o8.5 -115

+1.5 -183

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

5.22

-125

u8.5 +105

-1.5 +168

Minnesota @ Kansas City
Matchup

Predicted Score

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.47 @ 4.75

KC
KC logo
KC

Twins vs Royals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.47

+110

o9.0 -110

+1.5 -200

KC logo
KC
KC

4.75

-112

u9.5 -126

-1.5 +160

Top Projection Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
o0.5 +160
Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee
Matchup

Predicted Score

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

3.89 @ 3.83

MIL
MIL logo
MIL

Pirates vs Brewers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

3.89

+120

o7.0 -115

+1.5 -190

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

3.83

-130

u7.5 -125

-1.5 +176

Top Projection Marcell Ozuna o0.5 Total RBIs (+270)
o0.5 +277
Detroit @ Seattle
Matchup

Predicted Score

DET logo
DET
DET

4.33 @ 5.02

SEA
SEA logo
SEA

Tigers vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

DET logo
DET
DET

4.33

+135

o7.5 -116

+1.5 -155

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

5.02

-145

u8.0 -115

-1.5 +146

Top Projection Taylor Ward o1.5 Total Bases (+275)
o1.5 +275
San Diego @ Arizona
Matchup

Predicted Score

SD logo
SD
SD

5.11 @ 4.66

AZ
AZ logo
AZ

Padres vs Diamondbacks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

SD logo
SD
SD

5.11

-110

o9.0 -120

-1.5 +145

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

4.66

+110

u9.5 -120

+1.5 -148

Top Projection Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
o1.5 +115
LA Angels @ Baltimore
Matchup

Predicted Score

Angels vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

--

+140

--

--

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

--

-175

--

--

Athletics @ Cincinnati
Matchup

Predicted Score

Athletics vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

--

+165

--

--

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

--

-200

--

--

NY Mets @ Cleveland
Matchup

Predicted Score

Mets vs Guardians · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

--

+105

--

--

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

--

-126

--

--

Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee
Matchup

Predicted Score

Pirates vs Brewers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

--

+134

--

--

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

--

-155

--

--

Toronto @ Chi. Cubs
Matchup
Detroit @ Seattle
Matchup

Predicted Score

Tigers vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

DET logo
DET
DET

--

+105

--

--

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

--

-116

--

--

Washington @ Philadelphia
Matchup

Predicted Score

Nationals vs Phillies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

--

+226

--

--

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

--

-279

--

--

Chi. White Sox @ Boston
Matchup

Predicted Score

White Sox vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

--

+146

--

--

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

--

-191

--

--

Miami @ Atlanta
Matchup

Predicted Score

Marlins vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

--

+124

--

--

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

--

-148

--

--

Minnesota @ Kansas City
Matchup

Predicted Score

Twins vs Royals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

--

-107

--

--

KC logo
KC
KC

--

-116

--

--

San Diego @ Arizona
Matchup

Predicted Score

Padres vs Diamondbacks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Pred. Score

ML

Total

Run Line

SD logo
SD
SD

--

-116

--

--

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

--

-112

--

--

Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Houston Astros logo HOU Wed, Aug 5 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Kazuma Okamoto logo
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+176)
Projection 1.58
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kazuma Okamoto in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Kazuma Okamoto is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Kazuma Okamoto pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.5% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Compared to his seasonal average of 18.7°, Kazuma Okamoto has significantly improved his launch angle of late, posting a 25.9° figure in the past two weeks' worth of games.. Kazuma Okamoto has paced 33.9 long-balls per 600 plate appearances this year, grading out in the 94th percentile for power.
Total Bases
Jose Altuve logo
Jose Altuve u1.5 Total Bases (-180)
Projection 0.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Jose Altuve has primarily hit in the top-half of the lineup this season (97% of the time), but he is penciled in 6th in the batting order today.. Minute Maid Park ranks as the #24 park in the majors for run-scoring, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Minute Maid Park has the 3rd-highest average fence height in Major League Baseball.. Minute Maid Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -9° colder than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for pitching.
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Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Wed, Aug 5 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Bases
Michael Busch logo
Michael Busch o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.76
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Michael Busch ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Michael Busch is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Michael Busch will hold that advantage in today's game.. With a .376 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season, Michael Busch grades out in the 95th percentile for hitting ability.. Michael Busch has performed at a clip of 35.3 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season, placing in the 96th percentile for power according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
Total Bases
Shohei Ohtani logo
Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.23
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best batter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game.. Over the past week, Shohei Ohtani's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 16.8% up to 27.3%.. In the last week's worth of games, Shohei Ohtani's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 96.8-mph over the course of the season to 110.6-mph of late.. With a .403 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season, Shohei Ohtani has performed in the 99th percentile for offensive skills.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Wed, Aug 5 • 2:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Rafael Devers logo
Rafael Devers o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.67
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 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 4th on the lineup card in this game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Rafael Devers's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved recently, rising from 40.3% on the season to 47.2% in the last 14 days.. Rafael Devers has posted a .348 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 82nd percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
Total Bases
Brandon Nimmo logo
Brandon Nimmo o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Brandon Nimmo ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Brandon Nimmo is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game.. On average, the fence height at Globe Life Field is the 2nd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Brandon Nimmo will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Colorado Rockies logo COL Wed, Aug 5 • 3:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Hunter Goodman logo
Hunter Goodman o1.5 Total Bases (-103)
Projection 2.41
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Hunter Goodman projects as the 13th-best home run batter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Hunter Goodman is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. Coors Field projects as the #1 stadium in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in MLB. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
Total Bases
Mickey Moniak logo
Mickey Moniak o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.19
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mickey Moniak in the 92nd percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Mickey Moniak is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. Coors Field projects as the #1 stadium in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Coors Field sits at the highest altitude in MLB. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
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Los Angeles Angels logo LAA @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Wed, Aug 5 • 6:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Pete Alonso logo
Pete Alonso o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.82
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Pete Alonso as Major League Baseball's 17th-best home run batter.. Pete Alonso is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today.. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #10 ballpark in the league for overall righty offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 82°.. Hitting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Pete Alonso will have an advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
MB
Moises Ballesteros o1.5 Total Bases (+250)
Projection 1.39
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Moises Ballesteros's batting average skill is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oriole Park at Camden Yards projects as the #10 park in Major League Baseball for overall lefty offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 82°.. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of every team today.. Moises Ballesteros has put up a .333 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 80th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
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New York Mets logo NYM @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Wed, Aug 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Chase DeLauter logo
Chase DeLauter o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.77
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase DeLauter in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Chase DeLauter is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in baseball for lefty base hits.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output.. This contest is expected to have the 12th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.
Total Bases
Petey Halpin logo
Petey Halpin o1.5 Total Bases (+265)
Projection 1.22
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in baseball for lefty base hits.. This contest is expected to have the 12th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Petey Halpin will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Christian Scott today.. Petey Halpin will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.. Petey Halpin has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 93.7-mph average over the last week to his seasonal figure of 88.8-mph.
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Athletics Athletics logo ATH @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Wed, Aug 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Sal Stewart logo
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 2.18
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Sal Stewart ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Sal Stewart is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Sal Stewart will have the handedness advantage against Jacob Lopez today... and the cherry on top, Lopez has a large platoon split.
Total Bases
Tyler Soderstrom logo
Tyler Soderstrom o1.5 Total Bases (+116)
Projection 2.19
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today.. The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Tyler Soderstrom will have the handedness advantage over Rhett Lowder today.
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI Wed, Aug 5 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (-106)
Projection 2.02
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Bryce Harper projects as the 11th-best hitter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game.. The #9 stadium in the league for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast calls for the most humidity on the schedule today at 85%.. Hitting from the opposite that Jake Irvin throws from, Bryce Harper will have an edge in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
J.T. Realmuto logo
J.T. Realmuto o0.5 Total RBIs (+191)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.T. Realmuto in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. The #9 stadium in the league for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park.. Homers are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest among all stadiums.. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast calls for the most humidity on the schedule today at 85%.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and J.T. Realmuto will hold that advantage today.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ New York Yankees logo NYY Wed, Aug 5 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Ben Rice logo
Ben Rice o1.5 Total Bases (+113)
Projection 1.85
Best Odds
Pick made: 30 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ben Rice in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Ben Rice is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Yankee Stadium as the 9th-best park in Major League Baseball for LHB home runs.. Among all major league parks, Yankee Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Leahy throws from, Ben Rice will have an advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o1.5 Total Bases (+109)
Projection 1.9
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Alec Burleson's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Alec Burleson is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Yankee Stadium as the 9th-best park in Major League Baseball for LHB home runs.. Among all major league parks, Yankee Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. Given Will Warren's large platoon split, Alec Burleson will have a big advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate today.
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Chicago White Sox logo CHW @ Boston Red Sox logo BOS Wed, Aug 5 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Miguel Vargas logo
Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 1.96
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Fenway Park as the 3rd-best ballpark in baseball for run-scoring.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. Miguel Vargas pulls many of his flyballs (36.1% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's shallowest LF fences in today's game.
Total Bases
Braden Montgomery logo
Braden Montgomery o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.52
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Braden Montgomery's BABIP skill is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Fenway Park as the 3rd-best ballpark in baseball for run-scoring.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of the day at 83°.. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Braden Montgomery will get to bat from his better side against Sonny Gray in this game.. Braden Montgomery has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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Miami Marlins logo MIA @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Wed, Aug 5 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Joe Mack logo
Joe Mack o1.5 Total Bases (+202)
Projection 1.47
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Truist Park grades out as the #5 park in baseball for overall lefty offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all parks, Truist Park's centerfield dimensions are the 3rd-shallowest.. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the 4th-highest temperatures of the day at 82°.. Batting from the opposite that Bryce Elder throws from, Joe Mack will have an advantage in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Heriberto Hernandez logo
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.94
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heriberto Hernandez in the 93rd percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Heriberto Hernandez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. Truist Park grades out as the #5 stadium in the majors for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to better offense.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the 4th-highest temperatures of the day at 82°.
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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Wed, Aug 5 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Ryan Jeffers logo
Ryan Jeffers o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.76
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Ryan Jeffers ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ryan Jeffers is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #7 stadium in baseball for boosting offensive stats, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to more offense.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 3rd-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate.
Total Bases
Kyle Isbel logo
Kyle Isbel u1.5 Total Bases (-275)
Projection 0.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive ability, Kyle Isbel ranks in the 9th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Kyle Isbel is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in today's game.. This year, Kyle Isbel has been pulled from the game early in 22% of his appearances when starting against right-handed starter.. Among all parks, Kauffman Stadium's right field dimensions are the deepest.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 8.8-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for hurlers.
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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Wed, Aug 5 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Esmerlyn Valdez logo
Esmerlyn Valdez o1.5 Total Bases (+159)
Projection 1.43
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Esmerlyn Valdez ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Esmerlyn Valdez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today.. American Family Field grades out as the #10 park in baseball for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. American Family Field has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.
Total Bases
Andrew Vaughn logo
Andrew Vaughn o1.5 Total Bases (+202)
Projection 1.36
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. American Family Field grades out as the #10 park in baseball for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. American Family Field has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. Andrew Vaughn hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Detroit Tigers logo DET @ Seattle Mariners logo SEA Wed, Aug 5 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Kevin McGonigle logo
Kevin McGonigle o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.96
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Kevin McGonigle ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Kevin McGonigle is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. In MLB, T-Mobile Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. HRs are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 84°.
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez logo
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.78
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his batting average skill, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 11th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. In MLB, T-Mobile Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. HRs are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 84°.
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San Diego Padres logo SD @ Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ Wed, Aug 5 • 9:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Max Kepler logo
Max Kepler o0.5 Total RBIs (+212)
Projection 0.54
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Max Kepler is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 4th-best field in baseball for run-scoring.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. Robbie Ray will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Max Kepler today.. Max Kepler will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Manny Machado logo
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+122)
Projection 0.77
Best Odds
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 4th-best field in baseball for run-scoring.. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Bratt today.. Manny Machado has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 11.2% seasonal rate to 18.9% in the past two weeks.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Aug 6 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto logo Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+365)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Okamoto's hitting profile perfectly matches up well against Imanaga’s stuff. The Cubs starter throws a heavy dose of the fastball and gets barreled up at a 10.4% rate. The Jays third baseman barrels the ball better than anyone in the Blue Jays lineup with a 13.5% barrel rate, while owning a 63.2% hard hit rate against the four-seamer. 

Total Hits
Dansby Swanson logo Dansby Swanson u0.5 Total Hits (-130)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Swanson has been one of the worst hitters in baseball this season with a .177 batting average, while ranking in the second percentile in xBA. Additionally, his hitting profile does not match up well at all against Cease, who has elite swing-and-miss stuff. 

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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total
Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

Atlanta and Chicago send two of the best lineups in baseball to the dish, and they respectively rank eighth and third in wOBA against lefties for the campaign. The two clubs have also trended to the Over, and I'm particularly expecting White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay to struggle considering he's saddled with the fifth-highest xERA in baseball among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings this year.

Moneyline
Atlanta Braves logo ATL (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

I'm fading Chicago White Sox lefty Anthony Kay on Thursday. He's sporting the fifth-highest xERA among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings, after all. Plus, the Atlanta Braves enter ranked eighth in wOBA against southpaws for the season and sixth in overall xwOBA across the past 14 days.

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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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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: one month ago
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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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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
San Francisco Giants logo Atlanta Braves logo o7.5 (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and are fourth in xwOBA while averaging 5.5 runs per game across the past 30 days, and the Braves ranks ninth in wOBA against right-handed pitchers and third in overall xwOBA, so I think this total is too low.

Moneyline
San Francisco Giants logo SF (+124)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Braves have dropped five of six while averaging just 2.8 runs per game and ranking 29th in wOBA without Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring), and it’s been a smoke-and-mirrors start for veteran lefty Martin Perez, and there’s serious statistical correction ahead of his .230 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate considering they’re both high-end marks about pitchers with at least 60 innings this season. San Francisco is just the offense to kick-start the regression, too. The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and fourth in xwOBA over the past 30 days, after all.

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