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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Fri, Jun 5 • 2:20 PM ET
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Total Hits
Carson Kelly logo
Carson Kelly u0.5 Total Hits (+170)
Projection 0.84
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Carson Kelly's BABIP ability is projected in the 19th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Carson Kelly is projected to hit 9th in the batting order in today's game.
Total Bases
Casey Schmitt logo
Casey Schmitt o1.5 Total Bases (-115)
Projection 1.99
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Casey Schmitt ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Casey Schmitt is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.8-mph in this contest, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters.. Casey Schmitt pulls many of his flyballs (36.6% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Detroit Tigers logo DET Fri, Jun 5 • 6:40 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 8 Computer Picks
Total
Seattle Mariners logo Detroit Tigers logo u8.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

It's been an up-and-down year for Framber Valdez, but he should be just fine vs. a Mariners lineup that's dead-last in OPS vs. lefties this season. The Tigers are not much better vs. righties (22nd) and face Bryan Woo, who's surrendered just six earned runs over his last 29 2/3 frames.

Total Bases
Kerry Carpenter logo
Kerry Carpenter o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run skill, Kerry Carpenter ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kerry Carpenter is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 57% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level of all games on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Kerry Carpenter will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bryan Woo in today's game... and even better, Woo has a large platoon split.. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Seattle Mariners.
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Chicago White Sox logo CHW @ Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI Fri, Jun 5 • 6:40 PM ET
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Total Bases
Trea Turner logo
Trea Turner o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his batting average skill, Trea Turner is projected as the 16th-best batter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Considering Anthony Kay's large platoon split, Trea Turner will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in this game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Trea Turner will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total RBIs
Bryson Stott logo
Bryson Stott o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
Projection 0.49
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Bryson Stott's batting average skill is projected to be in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryson Stott is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the slate today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Bryson Stott has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences today.. Bryson Stott will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.
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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Fri, Jun 5 • 7:05 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Willson Contreras logo
Willson Contreras o1.5 Total Bases (+149)
Projection 1.85
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willson Contreras in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Ryan Weathers throws from, Willson Contreras will have an advantage in today's game.
Total RBIs
Ceddanne Rafaela logo
Ceddanne Rafaela o0.5 Total RBIs (+251)
Projection 0.49
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ceddanne Rafaela in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Ceddanne Rafaela is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 56% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Ryan Weathers throws from, Ceddanne Rafaela will have an advantage in today's game.
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Baltimore Orioles logo BAL @ Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR Fri, Jun 5 • 7:07 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Taylor Ward logo
Taylor Ward o0.5 Total RBIs (+240)
Projection 0.51
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Taylor Ward ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Taylor Ward is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.4-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Taylor Ward hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Samuel Basallo logo
Samuel Basallo o0.5 Total RBIs (+197)
Projection 0.53
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Samuel Basallo ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Samuel Basallo is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.4-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Samuel Basallo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trey Yesavage in today's game.. Samuel Basallo hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Fri, Jun 5 • 7:10 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
Owen Caissie logo
Owen Caissie o0.5 Total RBIs (+325)
Projection 0.34
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Owen Caissie as the 10th-best batter in the game when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Owen Caissie will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Drew Rasmussen in today's game.. Owen Caissie hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense projects as the weakest among all the teams today.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Owen Caissie will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Junior Caminero logo
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.9
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Junior Caminero ranks as the 16th-best hitter in Major League Baseball.. Junior Caminero is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.
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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Fri, Jun 5 • 7:15 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. logo
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 2.02
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks as the 6th-best batter in baseball.. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 76th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Matt Olson logo
Matt Olson o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.82
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Olson in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Matt Olson is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. Matt Olson will have the handedness advantage over Mitch Keller today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Matt Olson will hold that advantage today.
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Cincinnati Reds logo CIN @ St. Louis Cardinals logo STL Fri, Jun 5 • 8:15 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Sal Stewart logo
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sal Stewart in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Sal Stewart is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Total Bases
Alec Burleson logo
Alec Burleson o1.5 Total Bases (-104)
Projection 2.02
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Alec Burleson will have the handedness advantage over Brady Singer in today's matchup... and moreover, Singer has a huge platoon split.
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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Fri, Jun 5 • 8:15 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians logo CLE (-130)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

You can't win if you can't score, and the Rangers' 24th-ranked lineup by OPS will be hard-pressed to put runs on the board here. Parker Messick has allowed only six earned runs over his last 28 innings, and the Guardians bullpen is second by xFIP over the last two weeks.

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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Fri, Jun 5 • 8:15 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Carter Jensen logo
Carter Jensen o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.82
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Carter Jensen is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.6-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Carter Jensen will hold the platoon advantage over Zebby Matthews in today's game.. Among every team playing today, the 5th-worst infield defense belongs to the Minnesota Twins.
Total Bases
Kody Clemens logo
Kody Clemens o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.82
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kody Clemens in the 91st percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Kody Clemens is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.6-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Kody Clemens will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha in today's game.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Kody Clemens will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Colorado Rockies logo COL Fri, Jun 5 • 8:40 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 10 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Colorado Rockies logo COL (+135)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
Robert Criscola image
Robert Criscola
Publishing Editor

Brandon Sproat's ERA is above 6.00 in no small part because he's walking half the ballpark whenever he pitches (15th percentile in BB%). His 32nd-percentile hard-hit rate will get him into all kinds of trouble in Coors Field, and his bullpen (22nd in xFIP across the past two weeks) will just add gasoline to the fire. 

Total Bases
Luis Rengifo logo
Luis Rengifo o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.7
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the most favorable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.8-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. The Colorado Rockies infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of every team on the slate today.
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New York Mets logo NYM @ San Diego Padres logo SD Fri, Jun 5 • 9:40 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Juan Soto logo
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Juan Soto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Total RBIs
Brett Baty logo
Brett Baty o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.42
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Brett Baty is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. Brett Baty will hold the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's matchup.
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ Fri, Jun 5 • 9:40 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Ketel Marte logo
Ketel Marte o1.5 Total Bases (-101)
Projection 2.15
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ketel Marte projects as the 19th-best batter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ketel Marte is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game.. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Foster Griffin.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Ketel Marte will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Gabriel Moreno logo
Gabriel Moreno o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 92nd percentile when estimating his batting average ability.. Gabriel Moreno has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (53% of the time), but he is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Gabriel Moreno will hold the platoon advantage against Foster Griffin today.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Gabriel Moreno will hold that advantage today.
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