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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.02 |
+140 
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -148 
|
|
4.49 |
-160 
|
u8.5 -115 
|
-1.5 +135
|
Cincinnati
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 on astroturf.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Lowders last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Reds last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Toronto
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Yesavages last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Top Projection
Matt McLain o0.5 Total Home Runs (+950)
o0.5+950
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.38 |
-275
|
o7.0 -120
|
-2.5 +106 
|
|
2.72 |
+245 
|
u7.5 -115
|
+2.5 -121
|
LA Dodgers
- Under is 3-0-2 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League West.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
San Francisco
- Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Mookie Betts o0.5 Total RBIs (+245)
o0.5+245
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.90 |
-115
|
o8.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +145
|
|
4.31 |
+102
|
u8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -159
|
Atlanta
- Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
- Under is 11-2-1 in Braves last 14 games as a road favorite.
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Alcantaras last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Deyvison De Los Santos o0.5 Total RBIs (+320)
o0.5+330
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.54 |
-122
|
o7.5 -124
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
3.83 |
+112
|
u8.5 -139
|
+1.5 -148
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0 in Eovaldis last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Eovaldis last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Eovaldis last 4 road starts.
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 home games.
- Twins are 7-0 in Obers last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Twins are 5-0 in Obers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Royce Lewis o0.5 Total RBIs (+275)
o0.5+275
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.56 |
-112
|
o8.0 -120
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
4.70 |
+104
|
u8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -157
|
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Bibees last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Bibees last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+219)
o0.5+219
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.09 |
+205
|
o7.5 -139
|
+1.5 +102
|
|
4.69 |
-230
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 -110
|
Colorado
- Over is 2-0-2 in Rockies last 4 road games.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Rockies last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 5-0 in Martins last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Martins last 4 starts vs. National League West.
- Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Mickey Moniak o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.73 |
+141
|
o7.5 -109
|
+1.5 -139
|
|
4.14 |
-155
|
u7.5 -102
|
-1.5 +135
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Mathews' last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Mathews' last 5 starts overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Mathews' last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 6-1 in Mays last 7 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Dustin May o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+135)
o2.5-120
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.38 |
-105
|
o6.5 -135
|
-1.5 +175
|
|
4.24 |
-105
|
u7.0 -112
|
+1.5 -188
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 9-1 in their last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
Philadelphia
- Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games.
- Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+234)
o0.5+235
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.73 |
+106
|
o7.5 -108
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
4.13 |
-120
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +175
|
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
- Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
- Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
San Diego
- Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 home games.
- Over is 6-0 in Buehlers last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Buehlers last 5 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Jordan Lawlar o0.5 Total RBIs (+328)
o0.5+328
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.86 |
-150
|
o9.5 -115
|
-1.5 +104
|
|
5.38 |
+140
|
u10.0 -115
|
+1.5 -120
|
Houston
- Over is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Astros last 8 during game 3 of a series.
- Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
Athletics
- Over is 7-0 in last 7 home games.
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 games a home underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Shea Langeliers o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-115)
o1.5-110
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.11 |
+140
|
o7.0 -119
|
+1.5 -141
|
|
4.46 |
-155
|
u7.5 -114
|
-1.5 +140
|
LA Angels
- Over is 6-0 in Angels last 6 road games.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Angels last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Angels last 5 vs. American League West.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Angels last 6 on grass.
Seattle
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Mariners last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Mariners last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 21-6-1 in Mariners last 28 vs. American League West.
Top Projection
J.P. Crawford o0.5 Total RBIs (+380)
o0.5+380
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.66 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.08 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
LA Dodgers
- Under is 3-0-2 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League West.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
San Francisco
- Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
6.57 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.60 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Houston
- Over is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. American League West.
Athletics
- Over is 7-0 in last 7 home games.
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 games a home underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.83 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
4.23 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
- Over is 5-0 in Manaeas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 vs. National League East.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Washington
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 4-0 in Herzs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Herzs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.56 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.65 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Tampa Bay
- Under is 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Philadelphia
- Under is 3-0-1 in Walkers last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Phillies are 5-1 in Walkers last 6 starts vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.64 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
4.60 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 on fieldturf.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games following a loss.
- Over is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.91 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.66 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cincinnati
- Under is 5-0 in Williamsons last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Williamsons last 5 road starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 on astroturf.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Reds last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Toronto
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Over is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.43 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.10 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Atlanta
- Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
- Under is 11-2-1 in Braves last 14 games as a road favorite.
- Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Junks last 6 starts a home underdog.
- Over is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.97 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.65 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Over is 2-0-2 in Rockies last 4 road games.
- Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Freelands last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Rockies last 4 games as a road underdog.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 6-0 in Kays last 6 starts on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Kays last 6 starts overall.
- Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.49 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.93 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Texas
- Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Rangers last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 9-2-1 in Rangers last 12 games as a favorite.
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Kremers last 5 home starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as a favorite.
CIN
@
TOR
Sat, Sep 26 • 3:07 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+375)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
Total Bases
Brett Bateman o1.5 Total Bases (+102)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
LAD
@
SF
Sat, Sep 26 • 4:05 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Teoscar Hernandez o0.5 Total Home Runs (+381)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Teoscar Hernandez posted a .400 average with a .325 ISO and 26.5% barrel rate vs. lefties over the last 30 games. Those numbers put him in the elite of the elite.
Matt Wilkinson throws fastballs nearly 60% of the time facing righties. That plays directly into the hands of Hernandez, who is sporting a .450 ISO and nearly 65% hard hit rate vs. fastballs the past 30.
Total
u7.5 (-114)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I like the Under to 55%.
The San Francisco Giants rank 24th in hard hit percentage, 26th in xSLG, and have struck out nearly 25% of the time against southpaws in September.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers still want to stay sharp, this game doesn’t carry any weight. The conditions are also favorable to pitchers at Oracle Park.
I project a 5-1 type of game, which would check both boxes.
ATL
@
MIA
Sat, Sep 26 • 4:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Otto Lopez o0.5 Total RBIs (+240)
Projection 0.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Otto Lopez as the 7th-best hitter in the majors when estimating his batting average skill.. Otto Lopez is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. The weather report projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Brent Suter will have the handedness advantage over Otto Lopez in today's game.. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Otto Lopez will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Griffin Conine u1.5 Total Bases (-220)
Projection 0.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Griffin Conine is penciled in 7th in the lineup today, which would be a downgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year.. LoanDepot Park profiles as the #30 venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. LoanDepot Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the league, which often leads to lower offensive output.. Griffin Conine will have the handedness advantage against Brent Suter today.. Griffin Conine pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.9% — 91st percentile) but may find it hard to clear the game's 4th-deepest RF fences in today's game.
TEX
@
MIN
Sat, Sep 26 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Hits
Kody Clemens u0.5 Total Hits (+160)
Projection 0.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kody Clemens in the 14th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. The 10th-deepest centerfield fences in the majors are found in Target Field.. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather forecast for this game calls for the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games on the slate today at 59°.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for hurlers.. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers.
Total Bases
Jake Burger o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Target Field ranks as the #9 park in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among every team on the slate today, the 8th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins.. Power-wise, Jake Burger has performed in the 86th percentile, having hit 28.1 home runs per 600 plate appearances this year.
CLE
@
KC
Sat, Sep 26 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Vinnie Pasquantino o0.5 Total Home Runs (+434)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Vinnie Pasquantino is hammering Tanner Bibee’s pitch mix, hitting .303 with a .242 ISO and 53.6% hard hit rate over the last 25 games when facing right-handed fastballs, cutters, and changeups.
Those are Bibee’s most used pitches, and account for well over 70% of what he throws to lefties.
Pasquantino has a shockingly good track record against Bibee. He is 11-18 with 10 hard hit balls and five extra base hits, two of which went the distance.
Total
u8.5 (-119)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
The Under is playable to 55%.
Tanner Bibee has pitched well against Kansas City this season, posting a 3.48 xERA – nearly a full run below his season output of 4.46.
Michael Wacha is an innings eater who held the Guardians to three runs over 23 innings this season. He’ll likely pitch deep into this one, giving the Guardians less time to produce against the Royals’ underwhelming bullpen.
COL
@
CHW
Sat, Sep 26 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total Home Runs (+337)
Shawn Krest
Betting Analyst
Vargas has been Chicago's hottest power hitter, with an OPS+ nearly two and a half times league average over the past week. He also has hit lefthanders better than righties and should have a chance to take Quintana out.
Total
o8.5 (-101)
Shawn Krest
Betting Analyst
Colorado starter Jose Quintana has battled elbow trouble and has one of the slowest fastballs in MLB. Chicago has been scoring runs and Colorado allowing them lately. The Rockies also match up well with Sox starter Davis Martin.
STL
@
MIL
Sat, Sep 26 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Ivan Herrera o0.5 Total Home Runs (+750)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 16%. Ivan Herrera has shown serious pop lately, homering three times in his last six games while carrying a .417 ISO. His 23.1% barrel rate and 46.2% fly-ball rate add to the appeal against Dustin May, who has allowed 1.96 HR/9 across his last five outings.
Total Bases
Garrett Mitchell u1.5 Total Bases (-275)
Projection 0.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
This matchup is expected to have the 3rd-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Quinn Mathews will hold the platoon advantage over Garrett Mitchell in today's game.. The St. Louis Cardinals infield defense projects as the 3rd-strongest among every team in action today.. Checking in at the 21st percentile for power, Garrett Mitchell has averaged 11.9 HRs per 600 plate appearances this year.
TB
@
PHI
Sat, Sep 26 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Jonathan Aranda o1.5 Total Bases (+165)
Projection 1.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jonathan Aranda's BABIP ability is projected in the 91st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jonathan Aranda is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Citizens Bank Park as the 9th-best park in baseball for run-scoring.. Jonathan Aranda will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against José Urquidy in today's game.. Jonathan Aranda has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Cedric Mullins o1.5 Total Bases (+230)
Projection 1.28
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Citizens Bank Park as the 9th-best park in baseball for run-scoring.. Citizens Bank Park has the least fair ground in the majors — generally good for home runs.. This game is projected to have the 2nd-most humid conditions on the schedule today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.. Batting from the opposite that José Urquidy throws from, Cedric Mullins will have an advantage in today's game.
AZ
@
SD
Sat, Sep 26 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Nolan Arenado o0.5 Total Home Runs (+525)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 20%. Nolan Arenado is locked in at the plate, going deep four times over his last six games while posting a .520 ISO. Walker Buehler has allowed 2.28 HR/9 over the last month, and Arenado has already taken him deep twice in his career.
Moneyline
AZ (+106)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Arizona has rattled off five straight wins to stay alive in the wild-card race and gives the ball to Corbin Burnes in a must-win game. San Diego has already punched their postseason ticket, while the Diamondbacks offense has caught fire over the last fortnight (128 wRC+, .500 SLG, 3.49 bullpen SIERA). Getting Burnes backed by high urgency against Walker Buehler provides the premier late-game value on the board.
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ATH
Sat, Sep 26 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Lawrence Butler is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 56% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Sutter Health Park as the best park in the league for lefty home runs.. Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-shortest average fence height among all major league stadiums.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the hottest weather on the slate at 87°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.9-mph in this game, the best of the day for hitters.
Total Bases
Taylor Trammell u1.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 0.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Trammell in the 7th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Taylor Trammell is projected to bat 9th on the lineup card today.. Long-balls are generally less common at fields with deep fences, and Sutter Health Park has the 9th-deepest in MLB.. Taylor Trammell will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup.
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Sat, Sep 26 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Randy Arozarena o0.5 Total Home Runs (+475)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play up to 20%. Randy Arozarena’s recent contact profile points to more power, with a 57.1% hard-hit rate and 14.3% barrel rate over the last week. Ryan Johnson has allowed 1.79 HR/9 on the road, while the Angels’ bullpen has also been vulnerable to the long ball.
Total Hits
Dominic Canzone u0.5 Total Hits (+175)
Projection 0.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
T-Mobile Park grades out as the #30 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built just 17 feet above sea level, T-Mobile Park has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects the 2nd-most favorable pitching conditions on the slate today.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.
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Run line
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Totals (Over/Under)
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