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San Diego Padres logo SD @ Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI Thu, Jun 4 • 1:05 PM ET
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3 LEG PARLAY
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Gavin Sheets o1.5 Total Bases
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Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Robert Criscola
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Both Lucas Giolito and Zack Wheeler were victimized by the longball in their latest starts, and the ball could be zipping around the yard in hot-and-sunny Philly on Thursday afternoon. Look for Gavin Sheets and Kyle Schwarber to contribute to the Over in this getaway game.

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Manny Machado logo
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Citizens Bank Park has the smallest outfield among all major league stadiums — generally good for dingers.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 85°.. Manny Machado has made big improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 8.6% seasonal rate to 18.5% over the last 14 days.
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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ New York Yankees logo NYY Thu, Jun 4 • 1:35 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Ben Rice logo
Ben Rice o0.5 Total RBIs (+139)
Projection 0.75
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ben Rice projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ben Rice is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Ben Rice will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Slade Cecconi in today's game.. Ben Rice pulls many of his flyballs (36.4% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences today.
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Ben Rice logo
Ben Rice o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 2.25
Best Odds
Pick made: 39 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ben Rice projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ben Rice is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Ben Rice will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Slade Cecconi in today's game.. Ben Rice pulls many of his flyballs (36.4% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences today.
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Baltimore Orioles logo BAL @ Boston Red Sox logo BOS Thu, Jun 4 • 1:35 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Gunnar Henderson logo
Gunnar Henderson o0.5 Total RBIs (+157)
Projection 0.63
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gunnar Henderson in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Gunnar Henderson is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Gunnar Henderson will have the handedness advantage over Brayan Bello today.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Coby Mayo logo
Coby Mayo o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+122)
Projection 1.95
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run ability, Coby Mayo ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.. Coby Mayo has strong power (91st percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a guarantee (27.7% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Brayan Bello is a pitch-to-contact type (19th percentile K%) — great news for Mayo.. Coby Mayo pulls many of his flyballs (40.8% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's shallowest LF fences in today's game.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Thu, Jun 4 • 2:10 PM ET
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Bryce Eldridge logo
Bryce Eldridge o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.58
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Pick made: 37 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryce Eldridge in the 90th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Bryce Eldridge will have the handedness advantage over Coleman Crow in today's game.. Bryce Eldridge has big-time power (90th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (30.2% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Coleman Crow struggles to strike batters out (9th percentile K%) — great news for Eldridge.. Out of every team on the slate today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Matt Chapman logo
Matt Chapman o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.6
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive ability, Matt Chapman ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Matt Chapman hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Out of every team on the slate today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Thu, Jun 4 • 7:15 PM ET
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Michael Harris II logo
Michael Harris II o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.89
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Michael Harris II is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 62% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Truist Park as the 5th-best venue in the league for left-handed batting average.. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to better offense.. Michael Harris II will have the handedness advantage against Chad Dallas today.
Total Home Runs
Ronald Acuna Jr. logo
Ronald Acuna Jr. o0.5 Total Home Runs (+540)
Projection 0.2
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Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Ronald Acuna Jr. projects as the 6th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game.. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 75th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Thu, Jun 4 • 7:40 PM ET
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Trevor Larnach logo
Trevor Larnach o1.5 Total Bases (+172)
Projection 1.54
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Trevor Larnach is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Hitting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Trevor Larnach will have an edge today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Trevor Larnach will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Josh Bell logo
Josh Bell o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.69
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Josh Bell is penciled in 4th in the batting order today.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The switch-hitting Josh Bell will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Seth Lugo.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Josh Bell will hold that advantage today.
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Athletics Athletics logo ATH @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Jun 4 • 8:05 PM ET
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Brent Rooker logo
Brent Rooker o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 2.16
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brent Rooker in the 97th percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Brent Rooker is penciled in 4th in the lineup today.. The 7th-shallowest left field dimensions among all major league parks are found in Wrigley Field.. The weather report predicts the 2nd-most suitable hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.
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Shea Langeliers logo
Shea Langeliers o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.49
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Shea Langeliers as Major League Baseball's 15th-best home run batter.. Shea Langeliers is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all parks. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather report predicts the 2nd-most suitable hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.
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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Houston Astros logo HOU Thu, Jun 4 • 8:10 PM ET
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Christian Walker logo
Christian Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Walker in the 95th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. Christian Walker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. Christian Walker pulls many of his flyballs (33.9% — 75th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Out of all the teams playing today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Christian Walker will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Oneil Cruz logo
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.67
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Oneil Cruz projects as the 13th-best home run batter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today.. Oneil Cruz will have the handedness advantage against Kai-Wei Teng in today's game.. Over the last 7 days, Oneil Cruz's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 16.9% up to 22.2%.. Oneil Cruz's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better lately, increasing from 15.3% on the season to 55.6% over the past week.
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Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD @ Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ Thu, Jun 4 • 9:40 PM ET
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Total RBIs
Mookie Betts logo
Mookie Betts o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Mookie Betts ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best ballpark in baseball for right-handed batting average.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation generally leads to more offense.. When it comes to plate discipline, Mookie Betts's talent is quite good, putting up a 1.16 K/BB rate since the start of last season while ranking in in the 97th percentile.
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Corbin Carroll logo
Corbin Carroll o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
Projection 0.64
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 3rd-best field in the league for left-handed batting average.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation generally leads to more offense.. Corbin Carroll will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 8 Computer Picks
Strikeouts Thrown
Drew Rasmussen logo Drew Rasmussen o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+122)
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 days ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Drew Rasmussen has cleared this number in three of his last five starts and struck out seven Yankees hitters the last time he faced them. He’s also dominated New York historically, holding the lineup to a .181 average with 36 strikeouts across 89 at-bats.

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Aaron Judge logo
Aaron Judge o1.5 Total Bases (+124)
Projection 1.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 days ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Aaron Judge projects as the best home run batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Aaron Judge is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 7th-best ballpark in the league for RHB home runs.. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitters such as Aaron Judge with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Drew Rasmussen who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.
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