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San Diego Padres logo SD @ Washington Nationals logo WAS Sun, May 31 • 1:35 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Moneyline
Washington Nationals logo WAS (+115)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

There's isn't much to like about Griffin Canning's form this year (7.54 ERA). Zack Littell counters, and his 2.19 ERA in May shines by comparison. The Nats' bats are also doing much better over the last two weeks, ranking fourth while San Diego is 24th.

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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Sun, May 31 • 1:35 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Strikeouts Thrown
Zebby Matthews logo
Zebby Matthews u5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-115)
Projection 4.72
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Compared to league average, Zebby Matthews has been given a shorter leash than the average pitcher this year, tallying an -7.6 fewer adjusted pitches each outing.. The #9 field in the majors for suppressing strikeouts, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. Zebby Matthews has been lucky in regards to his strikeouts since the start of last season, compiling a 9.61 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 8.38 — a 1.23 K/9 difference.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Sun, May 31 • 1:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.58
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Total Bases
Jarren Duran logo
Jarren Duran o1.5 Total Bases (+129)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: 28 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Houston Astros logo HOU Sun, May 31 • 2:10 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 1 Computer Pick
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL (-182)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

I refuse to believe Tatsuya Imai has suddenly "figured it out" for the Astros after tossing six scoreless innings as part of a no-hitter last Tuesday. His ERA is still a sky-high 6.17. He can't hang with Jacob Misiorowski (1.83 ERA), so back the Brewers to -200.

Strikeouts Thrown
Jacob Misiorowski logo
Jacob Misiorowski u8.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-120)
Projection 7.24
Best Odds
Pick made: 30 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jacob Misiorowski's four-seamer usage has jumped by 7.9% from last season to this one (54.4% to 62.3%) .. Jacob Misiorowski has had some very good luck with his strikeouts this year, compiling a 14.06 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 12.30 — a 1.76 K/9 gap.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Sun, May 31 • 4:10 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10.4-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for batters.
Total Home Runs
Freddie Freeman logo
Freddie Freeman o0.5 Total Home Runs (+540)
Projection 0.2
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10.4-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for batters.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
3 Expert Picks 9 Computer Picks
Total Home Runs
Junior Caminero logo Junior Caminero o0.5 Total Home Runs (+401)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 days ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Junior Caminero continues to crush the baseball, hitting .409 over the last week with 13 home runs on the season. Ryan Weathers has allowed all eight of his homers this year to right-handed batters, which sets up well for the powerful Tampa Bay slugger.

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (+115)
Pick made: 7 days ago
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Aisha Quiñones
Senior Publishing Editor

Drew Rasmussen vs. the New York Yankees is a mismatch on paper — the righty is 4-1 with a 1.03 ERA and 51 punchouts in eight career games against New York. Coming off a thrilling comeback win on Friday, the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays are primed to keep the foot on the gas behind their dynamic arm to create more separation in the AL East.

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