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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.14 |
+150 
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o7.5 -120 
|
+1.5 -139
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4.66 |
-170
|
u8.0 -110 
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-1.5 +135
|
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 6-0 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Guardians are 7-1 in Messicks last 8 starts as an underdog.
Top Projection
Nathaniel Lowe o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+140)
o1.5+140
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.71 |
+140
|
o7.5 -130 
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+1.5 -157
|
|
4.82 |
-155
|
u8.5 -124 
|
-1.5 +145
|
San Francisco
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-1-2 in Giants last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
St. Louis
- Over is 6-0 in Liberatores last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts a home underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
o0.5+158
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.75 |
-140
|
o8.0 -108
|
-1.5 +125
|
|
4.19 |
+126
|
u8.5 -125 
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+1.5 -135
|
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 7-0 in Rodons last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Minnesota
- Under is 5-0 in Matthews' last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Twins are 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Top Projection
Aaron Judge o0.5 Total RBIs (+151)
o0.5+155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.87 |
+108
|
o8.5 -103
|
+1.5 -195
|
|
4.74 |
-115
|
u8.5 -114
|
-1.5 +170
|
Detroit
- Over is 3-0-2 in Tigers last 5 overall.
- Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Tigers are 6-0 in Monteros last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Toronto
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Riley Greene o0.5 Total RBIs (+153)
o0.5+153
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.36 |
+165
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.81 |
-184
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +125
|
Athletics
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 road games.
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 games as a road underdog.
- are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in last 5 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Rays are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Top Projection
Shea Langeliers o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+100)
o1.5+100
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.74 |
-190
|
o8.5 -110 
|
-1.5 -113
|
|
4.13 |
+180
|
u8.5 +100
|
+1.5 +110
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Dodgers are 6-1 in Snells last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Reds are 4-0 in Abbotts last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Top Projection
Eugenio Suarez o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
o0.5+270
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
-135
|
o7.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +130
|
|
4.56 |
+120
|
u8.0 -125
|
+1.5 -135
|
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 4-0 in Hendersons last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 games as an underdog.
- Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 home games.
- Under is 6-0 in Jones' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+215
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.91 |
-177
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +100
|
|
4.32 |
+170
|
u8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -105
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Wheelers last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Phillies are 9-1 in Wheelers last 10 starts vs. National League East.
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Nationals are 6-0 in Cavallis last 6 home starts.
- Nationals are 4-0 in Cavallis last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
CJ Abrams o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+234
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.48 |
+122
|
o8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
5.38 |
-134
|
u8.5 +100
|
-1.5 +150
|
Baltimore
- Over is 8-0 in Bassitts last 8 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 7-0 in Bassitts last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 9-0 in Bassitts last 9 road starts.
- Over is 5-0 in Bassitts last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0-2 in Mets last 6 interleague home games.
Top Projection
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.12 |
+120
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.74 |
-140
|
u8.5 -132
|
-1.5 +155
|
Atlanta
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 vs. National League Central.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 6-0 in Imanagas last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Imanagas last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Cubs are 4-0 in Imanagas last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
o1.5+145
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.21 |
+100
|
o7.5 -124
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
4.02 |
-110
|
u8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +150
|
Boston
- Over is 5-0 in Bennetts last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Bennetts last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Rangers last 8 home games.
Top Projection
Trevor Story o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.51 |
+125
|
o8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.79 |
-140
|
u9.0 -115
|
-1.5 +152
|
Kansas City
- Under is 7-0-1 in Royals last 8 overall.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Royals last 8 on grass.
- Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games as an underdog.
Houston
- Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Javiers last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.26 |
-165
|
o11.0 -125
|
-1.5 -108
|
|
5.55 |
+145
|
u11.5 -115
|
+1.5 -105
|
San Diego
- Padres are 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 road games.
- Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 games as a favorite.
Colorado
- Over is 3-0-2 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Rockies last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Rockies last 5 on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.48 |
-130
|
o8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +130
|
|
4.13 |
+120
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -145
|
Seattle
- Over is 8-0 in Mariners last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 5-0 in Kirbys last 5 road starts.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 during game 3 of a series.
LA Angels
- Under is 4-0-1 in Kikuchis last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Kikuchis last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Kikuchis last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o1.5 Total RBIs (+600)
o1.5+600
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.69 |
+117
|
o8.5 -142
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
5.20 |
-126
|
u9.5 -135
|
-1.5 +160
|
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 road favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Gustos last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Arizona
- Over is 5-0-2 in Kellys last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Kellys last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Heriberto Hernandez o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-115)
o1.5-113
CHW
@
CLE
Wed, Sep 16 • 1:10 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jo Adell o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-150)
Projection 2.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. Jo Adell is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Progressive Field ranks as the #2 stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 2nd-shallowest LF fences among all stadiums.. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate today at 80%.
SF
@
STL
Wed, Sep 16 • 1:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.91
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jordan Walker ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Among all major league parks, Busch Stadium has the 8th-lowest average fence height.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 90°.. Jordan Walker hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.3% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences today.
Strikeouts Thrown
Matthew Liberatore o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-150)
Projection 5.9
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Via the leading projection system (THE BAT X), the team with the most strikeout-heavy lineup in today's games is the San Francisco Giants with a 27.6% underlying K%.. Home field advantage generally bolsters pitcher stats in all categories, and Matthew Liberatore will hold that advantage today.. Matthew Liberatore's slider usage has spiked by 5.9% from last year to this one (21.1% to 27%) .
NYY
@
MIN
Wed, Sep 16 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Aaron Judge o0.5 Total Home Runs (+325)
Projection 0.3
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best batter in the game.. Aaron Judge is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.
Total RBIs
Aaron Judge o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.9
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best batter in the game.. Aaron Judge is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.. In the past week, Aaron Judge's 37.5% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 19.2%.
DET
@
TOR
Wed, Sep 16 • 3:07 PM ET
Total RBIs
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+174)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his batting average ability, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected as the 3rd-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Rogers Centre ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hold that advantage today.
Total RBIs
Nathan Lukes o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.42
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathan Lukes in the 88th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Nathan Lukes is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game.. The #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. The 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Rogers Centre.. Hitting from the opposite that Keider Montero throws from, Nathan Lukes will have an advantage in today's matchup.
ATH
@
TB
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Shea Langeliers o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 2.16
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Tropicana Field projects as the #1 stadium in the league for RHB home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).
Total Bases
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.11
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Junior Caminero ranks as the 17th-best batter in MLB.. Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game.. Tropicana Field projects as the #1 stadium in the league for RHB home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Junior Caminero will hold the platoon advantage over Brady Basso in today's game.. Junior Caminero pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.1% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.
LAD
@
CIN
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.58
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 5th-best hitter in Major League Baseball when assessing his BABIP talent.. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best venue in baseball for RHB home runs.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 88°.. Elly De La Cruz has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
Total Hits
Miguel Rojas u0.5 Total Hits (+175)
Projection 0.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 18th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill.. Miguel Rojas is projected to hit 6th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 7th-worst stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP.. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.. Playing on the road typically lessens batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Miguel Rojas today.
MIL
@
PIT
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Brice Turang o0.5 Total RBIs (+215)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brice Turang in the 97th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.. Brice Turang is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total RBIs
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the majors's 18th-best home run hitter.. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Oneil Cruz will hold the platoon advantage over Logan Henderson in today's game.
PHI
@
WAS
Wed, Sep 16 • 6:45 PM ET
Total RBIs
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+149)
Projection 0.7
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 9th-best batter in the majors.. Bryce Harper is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. The 6th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks are found in Nationals Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the 4th-hottest weather on the schedule today at 82°.. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Cavalli throws from, Bryce Harper will have an edge today.
Strikeouts Thrown
Zack Wheeler u6.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-123)
Projection 5.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
It is likely that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (Alfonso Marquez) in charge of the strike zone in today's game.. The #10 park in Major League Baseball for suppressing strikeouts, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Nationals Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the 4th-hottest weather on the schedule today at 82°.. As a result of his large platoon split, Zack Wheeler will have a tough matchup squaring off against 6 batters in the projected offense who hit from the other side in this matchup.. Zack Wheeler will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game.
BAL
@
NYM
Wed, Sep 16 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 2.02
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Juan Soto will hold the platoon advantage against Chris Bassitt in today's matchup... and moreover, Bassitt has a large platoon split.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Juan Soto will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.
Total RBIs
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Juan Soto will hold the platoon advantage against Chris Bassitt in today's matchup... and moreover, Bassitt has a large platoon split.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Juan Soto will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.
ATL
@
CHC
Wed, Sep 16 • 7:40 PM ET
Moneyline
ATL (+121)
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
At 45%, give me the Atlanta Braves to defeat the Chicago Cubs, as I think they should be trading closer to 49% in this matchup. JR Ritchie is on the mound for the Braves, but I don't expect him to go deep into the game. Fortunately, Atlanta has the relievers necessary to piece together a strong pitching performance against the left-handed bats in the Cubs' lineup. Left-handed reliever Dylan Lee hasn't pitched yet in this series, Raisel Iglesias has always been tough on left-handed hitters because of his changeup, and the Braves have multiple other lefties in the bullpen in Ray Kerr and Dylan Dodd. This breakdown is about neutralizing the power of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch, if that wasn't obvious already. The Cubs' bullpen, on the other hand, ranks last in fWAR over the last 30 days.
Total Bases
Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game.. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against JR Ritchie in today's matchup.. Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
BOS
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TEX
Wed, Sep 16 • 8:05 PM ET
Total Hits
Corey Seager u0.5 Total Hits (+195)
Projection 0.95
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Globe Life Field as the worst stadium in the game for lefty batting average.. The 6th-deepest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Globe Life Field.. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for pitching.. Batting from the same side that Jake Bennett throws from, Corey Seager encounters a tough challenge in today's game.. The Boston Red Sox outfield defense grades out as the 5th-best among every team playing today.
Total Bases
Corey Seager o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Corey Seager ranks as the 12th-best hitter in the game.. Corey Seager is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. In the majors, Globe Life Field has the 6th-lowest average fence height.. Corey Seager will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
SD
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COL
Wed, Sep 16 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (-120)
Projection 2.14
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. Coors Field ranks as the #1 park in the game for run-scoring, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all major league parks, which often leads to more offense.. Manny Machado has made notable improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 10.2% seasonal rate to 21.4% in the past two weeks' worth of games.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Manny Machado o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-220)
Projection 2.95
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today.. Coors Field ranks as the #1 park in the game for run-scoring, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all major league parks, which often leads to more offense.. Manny Machado has made notable improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 10.2% seasonal rate to 21.4% in the past two weeks' worth of games.
SEA
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LAA
Wed, Sep 16 • 9:38 PM ET
Moneyline
LAA (+118)
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
Yusei Kikuchi’s season numbers aren’t pretty, but his recent form tells a different story, allowing just three earned runs over his last 17 innings. Neither offense inspires much confidence, so I’m happy to take the plus money with the hotter starter. Kikuchi also owns a 1.32 ERA across six career starts against Seattle.
Total RBIs
Mike Trout o1.5 Total RBIs (+600)
Projection 0.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Mike Trout projects as the 7th-best hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Among all parks, Angel Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams in action today.. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Mike Trout will hold that advantage in today's game.
MIA
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AZ
Wed, Sep 16 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Otto Lopez o1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Projection 1.8
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Otto Lopez as the 10th-best hitter in baseball when estimating his batting average talent.. Otto Lopez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Chase Field projects as the #3 park in the league for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.. The weather report projects the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.
Strikeouts Thrown
Ryan Gusto u3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-103)
Projection 3.22
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Ryan Gusto is projected to throw 81 pitches today by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 6th-least on the slate.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-worst stadium in the league for strikeouts.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.. The weather report projects the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The Arizona Diamondbacks have 6 hitters in the projected batting order that will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Ryan Gusto today.
TB
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NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Aaron Judge o1.5 Total Bases (+124)
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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