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Predicted Score

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.96 @ 5.18

DET
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DET

Twins vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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Predicted Score

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MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.96

+112

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -182

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DET
DET

5.18

-125

u8.5 -110

-1.5 +160

Toronto @ Athletics
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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TOR
TOR

6.58 @ 4.35

ATH
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ATH

Blue Jays vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

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TOR
TOR

6.58

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ATH
ATH

4.35

--

--

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St. Louis @ San Francisco
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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STL
STL

4.86 @ 3.84

SF
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SF

Cardinals vs Giants · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

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STL logo
STL
STL

4.86

-124

o8.0 -120

-1.5 +140

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SF
SF

3.84

+106

u8.5 -118

+1.5 -160

Washington @ San Diego
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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WAS
WAS

4.76 @ 4.94

SD
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SD

Nationals vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

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WAS
WAS

4.76

+165

o8.0 -110

+1.5 -130

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SD
SD

4.94

-190

u8.5 -114

-1.5 +125

Texas @ Seattle
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Predicted Score

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TEX
TEX

3.83 @ 4.26

SEA
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SEA

Rangers vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

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TEX logo
TEX
TEX

3.83

+140

o7.5 -113

+1.5 -160

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SEA
SEA

4.26

-155

u8.0 -118

-1.5 +146

Cleveland @ Baltimore
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CLE
CLE

4.26 @ 4.18

BAL
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BAL

Guardians vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

Run Line

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.26

-104

o8.5 -120

-1.5 +150

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BAL
BAL

4.18

-109

u9.0 -120

+1.5 -170

NY Mets @ Miami
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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NYM
NYM

4.54 @ 5.03

MIA
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MIA

Mets vs Marlins · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

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NYM
NYM

4.54

+105

o8.5 -114

+1.5 -198

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

5.03

-120

u8.5 -105

-1.5 +165

Houston @ Philadelphia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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HOU
HOU

3.75 @ 4.91

PHI
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PHI

Astros vs Phillies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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Total

Run Line

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HOU
HOU

3.75

+138

o8.0 -110

+1.5 -150

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

4.91

-154

u8.5 -125

-1.5 +135

LA Angels @ Boston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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LAA
LAA

4.23 @ 5.59

BOS
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BOS

Angels vs Red Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

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LAA logo
LAA
LAA

4.23

+180

o9.0 -115

+1.5 -115

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BOS
BOS

5.59

-210

u9.5 -120

-1.5 +105

Colorado @ NY Yankees
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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COL
COL

4.24 @ 6.44

NYY
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NYY

Rockies vs Yankees · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

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COL logo
COL
COL

4.24

+210

o8.5 -135

+1.5 -105

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

6.44

-240

u9.5 -134

-1.5 -109

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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TB
TB

5.44 @ 4.79

ATL
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ATL

Rays vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

TB logo
TB
TB

5.44

+105

o8.5 -105

+1.5 -210

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ATL
ATL

4.79

-120

u8.5 -110

-1.5 +160

Pittsburgh @ Chi. White Sox
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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PIT
PIT

4.74 @ 4.95

CHW
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CHW

Pirates vs White Sox · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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Total

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PIT
PIT

4.74

+140

o7.5 -115

+1.5 -160

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CHW
CHW

4.95

-148

u8.5 -120

-1.5 +152

Arizona @ Kansas City
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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AZ
AZ

4.64 @ 4.44

KC
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KC

Diamondbacks vs Royals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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AZ logo
AZ
AZ

4.64

-110

o8.5 -120

-1.5 +150

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KC
KC

4.44

+100

u8.5 +105

+1.5 -175

Chi. Cubs @ Milwaukee
Matchup Stats
Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CIN
CIN

3.66 @ 5.71

LAD
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LAD

Reds vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

Run Line

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CIN
CIN

3.66

+250

o8.5 -115

+2.5 -150

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LAD
LAD

5.71

-280

u8.5 +100

-2.5 +110

Minnesota Twins image thumbnail MIN @ Detroit Tigers image thumbnail DET Wed, Sep 9 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Kody Clemens logo
Kody Clemens o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Kody Clemens ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kody Clemens is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Kody Clemens will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Keider Montero in today's game.
Total Bases
Dillon Dingler logo
Dillon Dingler o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.77
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dillon Dingler in the 77th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Dillon Dingler is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Minnesota Twins.. Dillon Dingler will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
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St. Louis Cardinals image thumbnail STL @ San Francisco Giants image thumbnail SF Wed, Sep 9 • 3:45 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Andre Pallante logo
Andre Pallante o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+106)
Projection 4.03
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Andre Pallante has averaged 91.8 adjusted pitches per outing this year, checking in at the 77th percentile.. The San Francisco Giants have 4 hitters in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Shay Whitcomb, Drew Cavanaugh, Jonah Cox, Bryce Eldridge).. Low humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-least humid conditions of the day at 37%.. Given that flyball hitters perform worse against flyball pitchers, Andre Pallante (56.8% GB% per the leading projection system, THE BAT) is well-situated in this game with 4 FB hitters in the opposing team's projected batting order.
Total RBIs
Rafael Devers logo
Rafael Devers o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.59
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Rafael Devers projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Rafael Devers is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. Rafael Devers will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andre Pallante in today's game.. Rafael Devers will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
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Washington Nationals image thumbnail WAS @ San Diego Padres image thumbnail SD Wed, Sep 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Ty France logo
Ty France o0.5 Total RBIs (+158)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 87th percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. Ty France is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 89°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters.. Ty France will hold the platoon advantage over Jackson Kent today.
Total Bases
James Wood logo
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.97
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his BABIP talent, James Wood is projected as the 4th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. James Wood is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 89°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters.. James Wood will hold the platoon advantage against Walker Buehler today.
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Texas Rangers image thumbnail TEX @ Seattle Mariners image thumbnail SEA Wed, Sep 9 • 4:10 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Kade Anderson logo
Kade Anderson u5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-102)
Projection 5.36
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kade Anderson to throw 77 pitches in this matchup (7th-least on the slate), considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup.. With 7 hitters of opposing handedness in the opposing team's projected lineup, Kade Anderson has a tough challenge while lacking the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in today's matchup.
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Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE @ Baltimore Orioles image thumbnail BAL Wed, Sep 9 • 6:35 PM ET
Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Chris Vasile logo
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

I like the Guardians at this price, starting with Foster Griffin, who owns a 3.26 ERA across his full season and draws an Orioles lineup that has struggled against left-handed pitching. Griffin also has the starting-pitching edge over Shane Baz, who enters 5-15 with a 3.91 ERA. Cleveland has another advantage once the starters leave: since August 4, the Guardians rank fourth in defense and fifth in bullpen ERA. With three different run-prevention edges working in Cleveland's favor, I'll back the Guardians on the moneyline.

Total Bases
Jo Adell logo
Jo Adell o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.78
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Jo Adell ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jo Adell is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense projects as the 4th-worst out of all the teams playing today.
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New York Mets image thumbnail NYM @ Miami Marlins image thumbnail MIA Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Francisco Lindor logo
Francisco Lindor o0.5 Total RBIs (+204)
Projection 0.49
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Lindor in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Francisco Lindor is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.
Total RBIs
Bo Bichette logo
Bo Bichette o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.52
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bo Bichette as the 7th-best batter in the league when assessing his batting average talent.. Bo Bichette is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.
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Houston Astros image thumbnail HOU @ Philadelphia Phillies image thumbnail PHI Wed, Sep 9 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Trea Turner logo
Trea Turner o0.5 Total RBIs (+228)
Projection 0.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trea Turner as the 20th-best hitter in MLB when estimating his batting average talent.. Trea Turner is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.7-mph in this contest, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Trea Turner will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total RBIs
Christian Walker logo
Christian Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+219)
Projection 0.48
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his home run ability, Christian Walker ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Walker is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.7-mph in this contest, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Given Cristopher Sanchez's large platoon split, Christian Walker will have a big advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in this game.
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Los Angeles Angels image thumbnail LAA @ Boston Red Sox image thumbnail BOS Wed, Sep 9 • 6:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Jarren Duran logo
Jarren Duran o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 80th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Ryan Johnson throws from, Jarren Duran will have an edge in today's game.. Jarren Duran has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's shallowest LF fences in today's game.. Jarren Duran will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Jose Siri logo
Jose Siri o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.51
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Jose Siri ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jose Siri is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 84% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters.. Jose Siri will hold the platoon advantage against Jake Bennett in today's matchup.. Jose Siri hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 3rd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
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Colorado Rockies image thumbnail COL @ New York Yankees image thumbnail NYY Wed, Sep 9 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Luis Garcia Jr. logo
Luis Garcia Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Luis Garcia Jr.'s batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Luis Garcia Jr. is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. Batting from the opposite that Tomoyuki Sugano throws from, Luis Garcia Jr. will have an advantage today.. Luis Garcia Jr. will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
Total Bases
Jazz Chisholm Jr. logo
Jazz Chisholm Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Jazz Chisholm Jr. ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tomoyuki Sugano today.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has strong power (88th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a sure thing (27.8% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano doesn't generate many whiffs (20th percentile K%) — great news for Chisholm Jr... Jazz Chisholm Jr. pulls a lot of his flyballs (37.9% — 94th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest RF fences today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hold that advantage in today's game.
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Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB @ Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL Wed, Sep 9 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves image thumbnail ATL (-123)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

The Atlanta Braves are trading as a 55% favorite on Polymarket in their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, and I think there's an edge to exploit at that number because I price the Braves closer to a 57% favorite. There are two things I particularly like about this matchup for Atlanta, and both should help neutralize Tampa Bay's speed and running game. First, Reynaldo López isn't afraid to challenge hitters with velocity at the top of the zone, which makes it more difficult for the Rays' slap hitters to put the ball on the ground and beat out plays at first base. Second, Sean Murphy has a quick transfer and an elite pop time, giving him the ability to slow down Tampa Bay's running game once the Rays get runners on base.

Total Bases
Austin Riley logo
Austin Riley o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.53
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Riley in the 93rd percentile when assessing his home run talent.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 87°.. Austin Riley hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 80th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Austin Riley will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
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Pittsburgh Pirates image thumbnail PIT @ Chicago White Sox image thumbnail CHW Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Bryan Reynolds logo
Bryan Reynolds o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.59
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Bryan Reynolds's BABIP talent is projected in the 97th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Bryan Reynolds will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Davis Martin in today's matchup.. Bryan Reynolds has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
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Chicago Cubs image thumbnail CHC @ Milwaukee Brewers image thumbnail MIL Wed, Sep 9 • 7:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jackson Chourio logo
Jackson Chourio o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.7
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his batting average skill, Jackson Chourio is projected as the 19th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Chourio is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Jackson Chourio hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 8th-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Jackson Chourio will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Brice Turang logo
Brice Turang o1.5 Total RBIs (+690)
Projection 0.44
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brice Turang in the 97th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.. Batting from the opposite that Kevin Gausman throws from, Brice Turang will have an edge in today's matchup.. Brice Turang hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Brice Turang will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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