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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: 5 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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Bryce Harper logo
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 1.91
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Bryce Harper projects as the 9th-best hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. 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°.. Bryce Harper will have the handedness advantage against Lucas Giolito in today's game.. Bryce Harper has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.5%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ New York Yankees logo NYY Thu, Jun 4 • 1:35 PM ET
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Paul Goldschmidt logo
Paul Goldschmidt o0.5 Total Home Runs (+600)
Projection 0.2
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Pick made: 42 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Paul Goldschmidt ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 9th-best park in baseball for righty home runs.. Among all major league stadiums, Yankee Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. 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).
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Ben Rice logo
Ben Rice o0.5 Total RBIs (+139)
Projection 0.75
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Pick made: 42 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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Jackson Holliday logo
Jackson Holliday o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.41
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Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Holliday in the 85th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Fenway Park as the 4th-best field in baseball for run-scoring.. 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.. Jackson Holliday will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brayan Bello in today's matchup.
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Coby Mayo logo
Coby Mayo o1.5 Total Bases (+177)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes 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).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Fenway Park as the 4th-best field in baseball for run-scoring.. 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.
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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Thu, Jun 4 • 2:10 PM ET
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Willy Adames logo
Willy Adames o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.86
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Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Willy Adames ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Willy Adames is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today.. American Family Field grades out as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, American Family Field's CF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest.. American Family Field has the lowest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.
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Brice Turang logo
Brice Turang o0.5 Total RBIs (+143)
Projection 0.65
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Brice Turang's BABIP skill is projected in the 96th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brice Turang is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. American Family Field ranks as the #6 field in MLB for lefty home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. American Family Field has the lowest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest elevation in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Thu, Jun 4 • 7:15 PM ET
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Kazuma Okamoto logo
Kazuma Okamoto o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.52
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Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Kazuma Okamoto ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kazuma Okamoto is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Truist Park profiles as the #5 venue in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to better offense.. Kazuma Okamoto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Sale today... and moreover, Sale has a huge platoon split.
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George Springer logo
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+296)
Projection 0.47
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Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, George Springer ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. George Springer is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.. Truist Park profiles as the #5 venue in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which generally leads to better offense.. Because of Chris Sale's huge platoon split, George Springer will have a huge advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today.
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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Thu, Jun 4 • 7:40 PM ET
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Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.47
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Byron Buxton projects as the 6th-best home run hitter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Byron Buxton will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
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Trevor Larnach logo
Trevor Larnach o1.5 Total Bases (+172)
Projection 1.54
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours 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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Athletics Athletics logo ATH @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Jun 4 • 8:05 PM ET
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Seiya Suzuki logo
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.91
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Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. 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.. Batters such as Seiya Suzuki with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like J.T. Ginn who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.
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Brent Rooker logo
Brent Rooker o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 2.16
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 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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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: an hour 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: an hour 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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Ketel Marte logo
Ketel Marte o1.5 Total Bases (-112)
Projection 2.19
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ketel Marte projects as the 18th-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ketel Marte is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best ballpark in baseball for right-handed batting average.. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Justin Wrobleski.. Ketel Marte will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
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Gabriel Moreno o0.5 Total RBIs (+176)
Projection 0.62
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Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Gabriel Moreno has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (55% of the time), but he is projected to bat 3rd 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.. Batting from the opposite that Justin Wrobleski throws from, Gabriel Moreno will have the upper hand in today's game.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
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Drew Rasmussen logo Drew Rasmussen o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+122)
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Pick made: 11 days ago
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Quinn Allen
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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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Austin Wells logo
Austin Wells o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
Projection 0.41
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 days ago
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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