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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.44 |
-135 
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o8.5 -134 
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-1.5 +120
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4.49 |
+123 
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u9.5 -150 
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+1.5 -136
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Milwaukee
- Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
- Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Pirates last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Kyle Harrison o8.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+900)
o4.5-117
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.86 |
-165
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o9.5 -115
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-1.5 -105
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5.49 |
+146
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u10.0 -116 
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+1.5 -109 
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LA Dodgers
- Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 during game 4 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 overall.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+182)
o1.5+182
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.71 |
+235
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o7.5 -114
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+1.5 +100
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4.91 |
-275
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u7.5 -102 
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-1.5 -114
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Athletics
- Over is 7-0 in Springs' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 6-0 in Springs' last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 7-0 in Rasmussens last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Rays are 5-0 in Rasmussens last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Rays are 5-0 in Rasmussens last 5 starts on fieldturf.
- Rays are 6-0 in Rasmussens last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Top Projection
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
o0.5+210
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.22 |
-157
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o10.5 -120
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-1.5 -103
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5.77 |
+144
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u11.0 -115
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+1.5 -110
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San Diego
- Over is 8-0 in Padres last 8 overall.
- Over is 7-0 in Padres last 7 road games.
- Over is 8-0 in Padres last 8 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 vs. National League West.
Colorado
- Over is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 home games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Gordons last 6 starts vs. National League West.
- Over is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Rockies last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Adael Amador o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-110)
o1.5+100
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.79 |
+130
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o8.5 -130
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+1.5 -159
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4.96 |
-145
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u9.0 -110 
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-1.5 +146
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Kansas City
- Under is 7-0 in Royals last 7 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Royals are 5-0 in Lugos last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Lugos last 4 starts as a favorite.
Houston
- Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
o1.5+155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.07 |
+120
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o8.0 -110
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+1.5 -170
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5.14 |
-135
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u8.5 -125
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-1.5 +155
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Philadelphia
- Over is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
- Mets are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
- Mets are 5-0 in McLeans last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0-2 in McLeans last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Mets are 4-0 in McLeans last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
o0.5+200
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.07 |
+110 
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o8.5 -105
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+1.5 -190
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3.91 |
-125
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u8.5 -113
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-1.5 +176
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Detroit
- Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Tigers last 4 on grass.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games following a loss.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 on grass.
Top Projection
Riley Greene o1.5 Total Bases (+142)
o1.5+148
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.53 |
-134
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o8.0 -115
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-1.5 +125
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4.09 |
+120
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u8.5 -120
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+1.5 -143
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Boston
- Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 road starts.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Texas
- Over is 5-0-2 in Rangers last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Top Projection
Jahmai Jones u0.5 Total Hits (+140)
u0.5+145
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.10 |
-129
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o7.0 -165
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-1.5 +140
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3.85 |
+114
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u7.5 -104
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+1.5 -156
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Minnesota
- Over is 6-0 in Twins last 6 games following a win.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 on grass.
LA Angels
- Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 home games.
- Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 15-3 in Angels last 18 vs. American League Central.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
o0.5+210
MIL
@
PIT
Thu, Sep 17 • 12:35 PM ET
Total Bases
Brice Turang o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brice Turang in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. Brice Turang is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game.. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. The weather report projects temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Wilber Dotel throws from, Brice Turang will have an advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Christian Yelich o1.5 Total Bases (+151)
Projection 1.65
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Christian Yelich's BABIP skill is projected in the 96th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Yelich is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game.. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. The weather report projects temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Wilber Dotel throws from, Christian Yelich will have an advantage in today's matchup.
LAD
@
CIN
Thu, Sep 17 • 12:40 PM ET
Total Bases
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+180)
Projection 1.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #4 ballpark in the majors for boosting home runs to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 90°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.8-mph in this contest, the best of the day for bats.. JJ Bleday pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.4% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense profiles as the 5th-worst out of every team playing today.
Total Bases
Max Muncy o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 2.02
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 96th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. The #4 ballpark in the majors for boosting home runs to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 90°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.8-mph in this contest, the best of the day for bats.. Given Brady Singer's huge platoon split, Max Muncy will have a huge advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in this game.
ATH
@
TB
Thu, Sep 17 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+475)
Projection 0.25
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Tropicana Field grades out as the #1 field in the game for righty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Shea Langeliers pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.8% — 80th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Shea Langeliers's launch angle this season (19.4°) is significantly higher than his 16.3° mark last season.
Total RBIs
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Tropicana Field grades out as the #1 field in the game for righty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Shea Langeliers pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.8% — 80th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Shea Langeliers's launch angle this season (19.4°) is significantly higher than his 16.3° mark last season.
SD
@
COL
Thu, Sep 17 • 3:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Jake Cronenworth o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.77
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #1 field in MLB for boosting offensive stats, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation in the majors, which generally leads to more offense.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.. Jake Cronenworth will have the handedness advantage over Tanner Gordon today.. Despite posting a .268 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Jake Cronenworth has had some very poor luck given the .039 discrepancy between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .307.
Total Bases
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (-125)
Projection 2.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Manny Machado ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The #1 field in MLB for boosting offensive stats, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation in the majors, which generally leads to more offense.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
KC
@
HOU
Thu, Sep 17 • 7:15 PM ET
Total RBIs
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Salvador Perez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36% — 87th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Among every team playing today, the 3rd-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.. Salvador Perez has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 93.9-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal 89.1-mph average.. Despite posting a .283 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Salvador Perez has been unlucky given the .042 deviation between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .325.
Total Hits
Christian Walker u0.5 Total Hits (+150)
Projection 0.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Christian Walker's BABIP ability is projected in the 12th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Walker is projected to bat 7th in the batting order today, which would be a downgrade from his 77% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season.. The #3 venue in Major League Baseball for suppressing batting average to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Minute Maid Park.. Built just 20 feet above sea level, Minute Maid Park has one of the lowest elevations among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -6° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching.
PHI
@
NYM
Thu, Sep 17 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Brett Baty o0.5 Total Home Runs (+750)
Projection 0.14
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brett Baty in the 75th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. The weather report calls for the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Aaron Nola throws from, Brett Baty will have an edge in today's game.. Brett Baty has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.2%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Trea Turner o1.5 Total Bases (+149)
Projection 1.62
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his batting average skill, Trea Turner is projected as the 17th-best hitter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. The weather report calls for the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Trea Turner hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 85th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's shallowest CF fences in today's game.
DET
@
CHW
Thu, Sep 17 • 7:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Erick Fedde o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+118)
Projection 3.95
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The Detroit Tigers have 3 bats in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (John Peck, Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the most suitable for pitching of the day.. Erick Fedde will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats in all categories.. Erick Fedde has utilized his slider 11.9% more often this year (37.2%) than he did last season (25.3%).. Erick Fedde has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his strikeouts this year, putting up a 6.13 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 6.79 — a 0.66 K/9 deviation.
Total Bases
Spencer Torkelson o1.5 Total Bases (+170)
Projection 1.5
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 park in baseball for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Spencer Torkelson has strong power (93rd percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (27.7% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Erick Fedde is a pitch-to-contact type (17th percentile K%) — great news for Torkelson.. Spencer Torkelson pulls many of his flyballs (40.5% — 98th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.. With a 30.400 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season , Spencer Torkelson grades out in the 89th percentile for power.
BOS
@
TEX
Thu, Sep 17 • 8:05 PM ET
Moneyline
BOS (-124)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
At 55%, I'm definitely buying the Boston Red Sox on Polymarket, as I price them closer to a 60% favorite. That's a much larger edge than we typically see in the market. Sonny Gray has been an ace for the Red Sox this season, and this matchup against the Rangers sets up very well for him. Texas has some free swingers in the lineup, such as Josh Jung and Jake Burger, who are always looking to pull the ball. Gray carves up aggressive hitters by expanding the zone and forcing them to chase breaking balls off the plate. It's not like I expect the left-handed bats to get much going either. Brandon Nimmo and Corey Seager will have to deal with Gray's two-seamer running in on their hands, and neither hitter profiles particularly well against Gray.
Moneyline
BOS (-119)
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
MIN
@
LAA
Thu, Sep 17 • 9:38 PM ET
Total Bases
Josh Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+270)
Projection 1.13
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Lowe in the 75th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Angel Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in Major League Baseball.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of the day.. Hitting from the opposite that Taj Bradley throws from, Josh Lowe will have an edge in today's matchup.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest among every team playing today.
Total RBIs
Josh Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+330)
Projection 0.39
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Lowe in the 75th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Angel Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in Major League Baseball.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of the day.. Hitting from the opposite that Taj Bradley throws from, Josh Lowe will have an edge in today's matchup.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest among every team playing today.
TB
@
NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Austin Wells o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Austin Wells will have an edge in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball batters like Austin Wells generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Rasmussen.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense grades out as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
Total RBIs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an edge in today's game.
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