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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.53 |
+120 
|
o7.5 -132 
|
+1.5 -182 
|
|
4.60 |
-134
|
u8.5 -120
|
-1.5 +160 
|
Detroit
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Jobes last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Jobes last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 7-0 in Burkes last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
- White Sox are 5-0 in Burkes last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Burkes last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- White Sox are 4-0 in Burkes last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Top Projection
Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total RBIs (+177)
o0.5+177
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.11 |
-130
|
o7.5 -125 
|
-1.5 +134
|
|
3.91 |
+112
|
u8.5 -128
|
+1.5 -152
|
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
- Brewers are 5-0 in Gassers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Baltimore
- Over is 5-0 in Rogers' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. National League Central.
Top Projection
Joey Ortiz u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
u0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.71 |
+105
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.57 |
-120
|
u8.5 -125 
|
-1.5 +172
|
Philadelphia
- Over is 5-0 in Painters last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Painters last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-0 in Painters last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Painters last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0-1 in Scotts last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Mets are 6-0 in Scotts last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Scotts last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Scotts last 5 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
o0.5+200
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.48 |
+116
|
o7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
3.66 |
-134
|
u7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +168
|
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 8-0 in Red Sox last 8 games following a win.
- Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay
- Over is 5-0 in Peraltas last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Rays are 4-0 in Peraltas last 4 starts.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Junior Caminero o0.5 Total RBIs (+135)
o0.5+160
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.14 |
+155
|
o8.0 -120
|
+1.5 -139
|
|
4.62 |
-178
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +130
|
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 on grass.
- are 5-1 in Lopezs last 6 starts as an underdog.
- are 5-1 in Lopezs last 6 starts on grass.
- are 8-2 in Lopezs last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 overall.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 on grass.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Guardians last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Lawrence Butler o0.5 Total RBIs (+238)
o0.5+238
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.71 |
+100
|
o8.0 -114
|
-1.5 +166
|
|
4.36 |
-112
|
u8.5 -118
|
+1.5 -184
|
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Camerons last 6 interleague starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 games as an underdog.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-2 in Chandlers last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Chandlers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Chandlers last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Pirates are 4-0 in Chandlers last 4 starts as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.51 |
-134
|
o9.5 -110
|
-1.5 +120
|
|
4.79 |
+120
|
u9.5 -105
|
+1.5 -135
|
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 9-1-1 in Cubs last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1 in Boyds last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Boyds last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Lodolos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Lodolos last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Lodolos last 4 starts as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total RBIs (+153)
o0.5+153
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.36 |
-120 
|
o8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
3.75 |
+105
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -165
|
Toronto
- Over is 4-0 in Sorianos last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 overall.
- Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games as a favorite.
Texas
- Over is 8-0 in Rangers last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Quantrills last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+186)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.82 |
+100
|
o8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
5.06 |
-115
|
u8.5 -114
|
-1.5 +165
|
Atlanta
- Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Holmes' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Houston
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Astros are 6-0 in Wesneskis last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Ronald Acuna Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+203)
o0.5+203
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.81 |
+111
|
o8.5 -118
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.42 |
-130
|
u9.0 -125
|
-1.5 +172
|
Washington
- Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1 in Alvarezs last 7 starts as a road underdog.
St. Louis
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League East.
- Over is 7-0-1 in Cardinals last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in McGreevys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in McGreevys last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Top Projection
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
o1.5+133
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.45 |
-155
|
o10.5 -118
|
-1.5 +100
|
|
5.36 |
+138
|
u11.0 -120
|
+1.5 -113
|
Seattle
- Over is 6-0-1 in Millers last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Millers last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 6-0 in Millers last 6 road starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Millers last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Colorado
- Under is 3-0-1 in Hughes' last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 home games.
- Over is 6-1-2 in Rockies last 9 overall.
Top Projection
Ezequiel Tovar o0.5 Total RBIs (+293)
o0.5+293
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.75 |
-138
|
o7.0 -134
|
-1.5 +126
|
|
4.34 |
+122
|
u7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -143
|
NY Yankees
- Over is 4-0-1 in Yankees last 5 road games.
- Yankees are 5-0 in Schlittlers last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Yankees are 5-0 in Schlittlers last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Yankees last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Arizona
- Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Diamondbacks are 8-1 in Pfaadts last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Top Projection
Gabriel Moreno o0.5 Total RBIs (+277)
o0.5+277
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.13 |
+132
|
o7.5 -118
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.36 |
-150
|
u8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +141
|
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Perezs last 6 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Perezs last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a road favorite.
San Diego
- Over is 9-0 in Padres last 9 games following a win.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 8-0 in Padres last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 7-0 in Padres last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Griffin Conine o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.72 |
+295
|
o7.0 -115
|
+2.5 -125
|
|
5.28 |
-340
|
u7.5 -118
|
-2.5 +115
|
San Francisco
- Over is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 vs. National League West.
- Over is 7-0-1 in Giants last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 7-1-2 in Giants last 10 games following a loss.
LA Dodgers
- Under is 5-0 in Skubals last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Skubals last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Skubals last 5 starts on grass.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Skubals last 5 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Teoscar Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
o1.5+165
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.13 |
-108
|
o7.0 -125
|
+1.5 -210
|
|
3.85 |
-108
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +200
|
Minnesota
- Over is 6-0 in Ryans last 6 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Ryans last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-0 in Twins last 7 games following a win.
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
LA Angels
- Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games following a loss.
- Under is 4-0 in Detmers' last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 7-1 in Detmers' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.22 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.50 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 9-1 in Sanchezs last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Phillies are 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a favorite.
NY Mets
- Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
- Over is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.23 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.98 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Pirates are 14-2 in their last 16 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.20 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.79 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a favorite.
- Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.21 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.54 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 on grass.
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 overall.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
- Guardians are 6-0 in Williams' last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.98 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.83 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cubs last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 9-1-1 in Cubs last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Lowders last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Lowders last 6 starts as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.27 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.70 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Atlanta
- Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 road games.
Houston
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Astros last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.76 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.62 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Detroit
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-1 in Martins last 7 starts as a home underdog.
- White Sox are 10-1 in Martins last 11 starts as a home underdog.
- White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.48 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.90 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Irvins last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
St. Louis
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Mathews' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Mathews' last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Mathews' last 4 starts overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.59 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.06 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games.
Texas
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1-2 in Rangers last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
6.65 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.17 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Seattle
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague games as a favorite.
Colorado
- Over is 4-0-2 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Suganos last 5 interleague starts.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 during game 3 of a series.
DET
@
CHW
Sat, Sep 19 • 2:10 PM ET
Moneyline
DET (+116)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Chicago’s hitters are offering little resistance down the stretch, batting .211 with a brutal 28.7% strikeout rate over the last fourteen days. Meanwhile, Detroit’s relief corps has turned into an absolute buzzsaw, dialing up a microscopic 2.01 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 1.84 BB/9.
Jackson Jobe brings lethal stuff to the hill against an unannounced South Side arm, setting up Detroit as an exceptional plus-money look.
Total Bases
Spencer Torkelson u1.5 Total Bases (-245)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Spencer Torkelson is projected to hit 7th in the lineup in this game.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the slate today.. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 11.4-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces.. Sean Burke will hold the platoon advantage over Spencer Torkelson in today's game.. Typically, batters like Spencer Torkelson who hit a lot of flyballs generally hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Sean Burke.
MIL
@
BAL
Sat, Sep 19 • 4:05 PM ET
Total Hits
Joey Ortiz u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Joey Ortiz is penciled in 6th in the lineup today.. 13% of the time that Joey Ortiz has started against a left-handed pitcher this year, he has been pinch hit for.. Joey Ortiz will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup.. Joey Ortiz's launch angle this season (6.3°) is quite a bit lower than his 13.8° mark last year.. Joey Ortiz has been lucky this year, putting up a .319 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .301 — a .018 deviation.
Total RBIs
Andrew Vaughn o0.5 Total RBIs (+173)
Projection 0.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability.. Andrew Vaughn is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Andrew Vaughn will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trevor Rogers in today's matchup.. Andrew Vaughn hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
PHI
@
NYM
Sat, Sep 19 • 4:10 PM ET
Earned Runs Allowed
Andrew Painter u2.5 Earned Runs Allowed (-130)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to -140. Andrew Painter has been in strong form, posting a 2.93 FIP over the last month while limiting opponents to a 33.7% hard-hit rate. The Mets enter with just an 81 wRC+ over the last week, and Painter has surrendered only one earned run across his last two road starts.
Total Bases
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Juan Soto will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Painter in today's matchup.. Juan Soto hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Juan Soto will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
BOS
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TB
Sat, Sep 19 • 4:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jonathan Aranda o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
Projection 0.43
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan Aranda in the 91st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Jonathan Aranda is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Jonathan Aranda has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Jonathan Aranda will hold that advantage today.. In the past two weeks, Jonathan Aranda's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 92.5-mph over the course of the season to 95.9-mph recently.
Total RBIs
Willson Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.63
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Willson Contreras ranks as the 19th-best hitter in the majors.. Willson Contreras is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. Willson Contreras pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.6% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. Willson Contreras has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 105.7-mph average in the past week to his seasonal average of 96.5-mph.. Willson Contreras's launch angle this year (17.7°) is quite a bit higher than his 12.8° figure last year.
ATH
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CLE
Sat, Sep 19 • 6:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Donovan Walton o0.5 Total RBIs (+270)
Projection 0.37
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Donovan Walton is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 86% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. Progressive Field ranks as the #2 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Donovan Walton will have the handedness advantage over Tanner Bibee in today's game.. Compared to his seasonal average of 11.9°, Donovan Walton has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 16.4° figure in the past two weeks' worth of games.. Donovan Walton has notched a .348 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, placing in the 86th percentile.
Total Hits
Jose Ramirez u0.5 Total Hits (+225)
Projection 1.02
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Typically, bats like Jose Ramirez who hit a lot of flyballs tend to perform worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Jacob Lopez.. Jose Ramirez has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 88.6-mph dropping to 82.6-mph in the last two weeks' worth of games.. In the past week, Jose Ramirez's 5.9% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 14.5%.. Jose Ramirez has posted a .243 BABIP this year, ranking in the 5th percentile.
KC
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PIT
Sat, Sep 19 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Rafael Flores Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rafael Flores in the 80th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.. Rafael Flores is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 74% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. The #7 field in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which often leads to higher offensive output.. Hitting from the opposite that Noah Cameron throws from, Rafael Flores will have an edge in today's game.
Total Bases
Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.54
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which often leads to higher offensive output.. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the weakest among every team in action today.. Salvador Perez has been unlucky this year, posting a .279 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .318 — a .039 discrepancy.. Based on Statcast data, Salvador Perez ranks in the 96th percentile for power via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season at 36.000.
CHC
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CIN
Sat, Sep 19 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Alex Bregman o0.5 Total Home Runs (+406)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 21%. Alex Bregman is in excellent form, combining two homers over his last six games with a .550 ISO and plenty of lift. Nick Lodolo has surrendered 2.08 HR/9 across his previous two starts, while Cincinnati’s bullpen has also struggled to suppress power. Bregman is appealing at this price.
Total Bases
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+109)
Projection 2.04
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 97th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Great American Ball Park projects as the #4 ballpark in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league parks, Great American Ball Park's left field fences are the 7th-shallowest.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
TOR
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TEX
Sat, Sep 19 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 3rd-best hitter in baseball as it relates to his batting average skill.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height in the majors.. Over the last 7 days, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 7.1% up to 17.6%.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.5-mph to 94.5-mph in the last two weeks' worth of games.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-135)
Projection 2.32
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 3rd-best hitter in baseball as it relates to his batting average skill.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Globe Life Field has the 7th-lowest average fence height in the majors.
ATL
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HOU
Sat, Sep 19 • 7:10 PM ET
Moneyline
ATL (+102)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Atlanta’s offensive output has evaporated over the last two weeks, slipping to 26th overall with an 84 wRC+ and a meager .291 OBP, while their arms are getting hurt by the long ball (1.74 HR/9).
Houston is generating far more raw power right now (.210 ISO, 105 wRC+). Hayden Wesneski should outduel Grant Holmes in what essentially profiles as a pick’em spot for the Astros.
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks as the 6th-best batter in Major League Baseball.. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.. Compared to his seasonal average of 16.1°, Ronald Acuna Jr. has significantly improved his launch angle recently, posting a 26.6° mark over the last 7 days.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Ronald Acuna Jr.'s true offensive skill to be a .369, providing some evidence that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .023 disparity between that figure and his actual .346 wOBA.
WAS
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STL
Sat, Sep 19 • 7:15 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Michael McGreevy u3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+120)
Projection 3.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Michael McGreevy in the 11th percentile when estimating his strikeout skill.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael McGreevy to throw 85 pitches in today's game (11th-least of all pitchers on the slate), considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup.. It is expected that we will see a Hitters Umpire (Dan Bellino) in charge of the strike zone today.. Busch Stadium projects as the #26 field in baseball for strikeouts, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the highest temperatures of all games today at 95°.
Total RBIs
James Wood o0.5 Total RBIs (+197)
Projection 0.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his BABIP skill, James Wood is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. James Wood is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. Among all major league parks, Busch Stadium has the 9th-lowest average fence height.. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the highest temperatures of all games today at 95°.. James Wood will hold the platoon advantage against Michael McGreevy today.
SEA
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COL
Sat, Sep 19 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Ezequiel Tovar o1.5 Total Bases (+190)
Projection 1.56
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best field in baseball for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. Among all the teams playing today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners.. Ezequiel Tovar will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.. In the past 7 days, Ezequiel Tovar's 77.8% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 43.5%.
Total RBIs
Kyle Karros o0.5 Total RBIs (+215)
Projection 0.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Karros in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Coors Field as the best field in baseball for run-scoring.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. Among all the teams playing today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners.. Kyle Karros will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
NYY
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AZ
Sat, Sep 19 • 8:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total Home Runs (+539)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 20%. Cody Bellinger’s power has taken off lately, with three homers over his last six games and a .360 ISO. He’s also elevating the ball consistently, while Brandon Pfaadt has allowed plenty of hard contact and 1.72 HR/9 recently. At 15%, Bellinger offers worthwhile upside in Arizona.
Total Bases
Cody Bellinger o1.5 Total Bases (+112)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play down to +100. Cody Bellinger is swinging a scorching bat, hitting .440 over his last six games with three homers and a .360 ISO. Brandon Pfaadt has struggled recently, allowing nine earned runs over his last two starts with a 50% hard-hit rate. Bellinger is in a strong spot to keep producing.
MIA
@
SD
Sat, Sep 19 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Fernando Tatis Jr. o0.5 Total Home Runs (+319)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 25%. Fernando Tatis Jr. is finally showing the power expected from him, going deep three times over the last week with a .414 ISO. His hard-hit and barrel numbers are climbing, and Eury Perez has struggled badly with home runs lately. Miami’s bullpen gives Tatis another favorable path to a long ball.
Total Bases
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heriberto Hernandez in the 93rd percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Heriberto Hernandez is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. In the league, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. Humid weather has a small but significant link with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate at 79%.. Heriberto Hernandez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.
SF
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LAD
Sat, Sep 19 • 9:10 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Tarik Skubal o7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-103)
Projection 8.05
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his strikeout skill, Tarik Skubal projects as the 5th-best pitcher in Major League Baseball currently, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The San Francisco Giants have 3 hitters in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Bryce Eldridge, Jonah Cox, Shay Whitcomb).. Projected catcher Hunter Feduccia profiles as a good pitch framer, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best field in baseball for strikeouts.. Tarik Skubal will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his metrics in all categories.
Total Bases
Mookie Betts o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.8
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Mookie Betts ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Among all stadiums, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. This game is predicted to have the 13th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Mookie Betts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
MIN
@
LAA
Sat, Sep 19 • 9:38 PM ET
Total Bases
Ryan Jeffers o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.58
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Jeffers in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Ryan Jeffers is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences in Major League Baseball.. Batting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Ryan Jeffers will have the upper hand today.. Ryan Jeffers's launch angle of late (32° in the past 7 days) is considerably better than his 16.5° seasonal angle.
Total Bases
Josh Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+235)
Projection 1.27
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Lowe in the 77th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences in Major League Baseball.. Considering Joe Ryan's large platoon split, Josh Lowe will have a huge advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 4th-weakest out of all the teams in action today.. Josh Lowe will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.
TB
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NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Aaron Judge o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.87
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.
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.
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