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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Thu, Apr 2 • 2:10 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+130)
Projection 0.75 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 94th percentile when it comes to his home run talent.. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 23.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for bats.. Out of all the teams in action today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Minnesota Twins.
Total RBIs
Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.59 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Byron Buxton projects as the 10th-best home run hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Byron Buxton is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 23.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Byron Buxton will have an advantage in today's matchup.
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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ Thu, Apr 2 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Corbin Carroll logo
Corbin Carroll o0.5 Total RBIs (+198)
Projection 0.62 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Corbin Carroll projects as the 18th-best batter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Corbin Carroll is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the best for hitting on the slate.. Batting from the opposite that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, Corbin Carroll will have an advantage in today's matchup.. The Atlanta Braves outfield defense grades out as the weakest among all the teams today.
Total RBIs
Austin Riley logo
Austin Riley o0.5 Total RBIs (+147)
Projection 0.69 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive ability, Austin Riley ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Austin Riley is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the best for hitting on the slate.
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New York Mets logo NYM @ San Francisco Giants logo SF Thu, Apr 2 • 9:45 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Moneyline
New York Mets logo NYM (-124)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

I can't in good faith trust the Giants here. Their offense hasn't left the starting blocks yet, with just one game where they scored more than three runs. David Peterson should fare well, and the Mets should have enough offense to get to Robbie Ray. 

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