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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.26 |
-164 
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o7.5 -129
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-1.5 +105 
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3.48 |
+144 
|
u8.5 -125 
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+1.5 -118 
|
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.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+173)
o0.5+173
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.01 |
-115
|
o8.5 -105
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
5.10 |
+105 
|
u8.5 -114
|
+1.5 -172
|
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.
Top Projection
Bryan Reynolds o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.00 |
+128
|
o8.5 +101
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
3.79 |
-142
|
u8.5 -118
|
-1.5 +158
|
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.
Top Projection
Junior Caminero o0.5 Total RBIs (+145)
o0.5+150
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.51 |
+198
|
o7.0 -120 
|
+1.5 -115
|
|
4.67 |
-225
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +104
|
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.
Top Projection
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+600)
o0.5+650
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.06 |
-150 
|
o9.5 -120
|
-1.5 +105
|
|
4.95 |
+133
|
u10.0 -115
|
+1.5 -122
|
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.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+246
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.45 |
+120
|
o8.0 -114
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.91 |
-136
|
u8.5 -122
|
-1.5 +150
|
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.
Top Projection
Ronald Acuna Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+217)
o0.5+217
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.70 |
+102
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -205
|
|
4.60 |
-116
|
u8.0 -114
|
-1.5 +165
|
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.
Top Projection
Davis Martin o3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-115)
o3.5-102
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.52 |
+126
|
o8.5 -134
|
+1.5 -164
|
|
4.92 |
-140
|
u9.0 -110
|
-1.5 +146
|
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.
Top Projection
Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+178)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.71 |
+145
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -141
|
|
4.13 |
-162
|
u8.5 -127
|
-1.5 +135
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.58 |
-155
|
o10.5 -120
|
-1.5 -105
|
|
5.05 |
+141
|
u11.0 -119
|
+1.5 -110
|
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.
Top Projection
Jordan Beck o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.67 |
-120
|
o8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
4.29 |
+105
|
u8.5 -105
|
+1.5 -160
|
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Kremers last 7 starts on grass.
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as a road underdog.
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 home starts.
- Under is 8-1 in Johnsons last 9 starts as an underdog.
Top Projection
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
o1.5+131
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.42 |
+116
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.41 |
-134
|
u8.5 -130
|
-1.5 +172
|
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 Alcantaras last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Alcantaras last 4 starts overall.
San Diego
- Over is 5-0-1 in Padres last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Padres are 5-0 in Buehlers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Over is 7-0 in Padres last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Manny Machado o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
o0.5+155
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.26 |
-110
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -240
|
|
4.61 |
-103
|
u8.5 -113
|
-1.5 +190
|
NY Yankees
- Over is 4-0-1 in Yankees last 5 road games.
- Yankees are 5-0 in Warrens last 5 starts as a road favorite.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Yankees last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Yankees last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
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 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Tim Tawa o0.5 Total RBIs (+276)
o0.5+276
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.93 |
+220
|
o8.0 -105
|
+1.5 +100
|
|
5.61 |
-275
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 -120
|
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 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
LA Dodgers
- Under is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 overall.
- Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.74 |
-200
|
o7.5 -110
|
-1.5 -115
|
|
3.67 |
+180
|
u7.5 -105
|
+1.5 +100
|
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Misiorowskis last 4 starts as a road favorite.
Baltimore
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Orioles are 4-0 in Youngs last 4 interleague starts.
PHI
@
NYM
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Bryce Harper o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 9th-best hitter in the majors.. Bryce Harper is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Jonah Tong throws from, Bryce Harper will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Bryce Harper has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
Total Bases
Trea Turner o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When estimating his batting average ability, Trea Turner is projected as the 20th-best batter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for bats.. Trea Turner hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's shallowest CF fences today.. Trea Turner has been unlucky this year, putting up a .293 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .329 — a .036 deviation.
KC
@
PIT
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:35 PM ET
Moneyline
PIT (-120)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Henry Davis o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+145)
Projection 1.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-most humidity on the slate at 90%.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Henry Davis will hold that advantage today.. Over the past 7 days, Henry Davis's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 9.2% up to 16.7%.. Henry Davis has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 95.2-mph average in the past week to his seasonal 90.3-mph EV.
BOS
@
TB
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Mickey Gasper o0.5 Total RBIs (+265)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Mickey Gasper ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Mickey Gasper is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game.. The #1 park in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. The 5th-shallowest right field dimensions among all parks are found in Tropicana Field.. The switch-hitting Mickey Gasper will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Griffin Jax.
Total Bases
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.8
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Junior Caminero projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #1 venue in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Considering Patrick Sandoval's large platoon split, Junior Caminero will have an enormous advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate today.. Junior Caminero pulls many of his flyballs (39% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.
ATH
@
CLE
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Travis Bazzana u1.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 0.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The league's 4th-highest fences can be found at Progressive Field.. The weather forecast projects the 4th-best pitching conditions on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 8.4-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for pitchers.. Travis Bazzana hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 93rd percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 7th-deepest CF fences today.. Travis Bazzana's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined in recent games, falling from 38.6% on the season to 23.5% in the last week's worth of games.
Total RBIs
Jose Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+195)
Projection 0.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jose Ramirez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The #2 park in the majors for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. Jose Ramirez pulls a lot of his flyballs (43% — 99th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
CHC
@
CIN
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total RBIs (+113)
Projection 0.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game.. The #4 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 88°.. Hitting from the opposite that Rhett Lowder throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the upper hand today.
Total Bases
Michael Conforto u1.5 Total Bases (-220)
Projection 0.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Michael Conforto is penciled in 7th in the lineup today.. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.. Michael Conforto will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game.. Michael Conforto has taken a step back with his Barrel% recently; his 10.6% seasonal rate has fallen off to 0% in the past week's worth of games.. Michael Conforto has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 90-mph dropping to 85.2-mph over the past 14 days.
ATL
@
HOU
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Ronald Acuna Jr. o0.5 Total Home Runs (+406)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
Ronald Acuna Jr. leads MLB with seven dingers in September, including three in his last four games.
The Braves star has an insane .714 SLG and 1.096 OPS this month, while he also carries a .444 average and 1.111 OPS in his career when facing Astros starter Hunter Brown.
Total
u8.5 (-123)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
Martin Perez has been solid down the stretch, and he'll be backed up by a Braves bullpen that ranks third in ERA (3.41).
Atlanta should be able to quell a Houston offense that’s averaging just 2.89 runs per game over their last nine contests, with three runs or fewer in six of those outings.
DET
@
CHW
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
HL
Hao-Yu Lee o0.5 Total RBIs (+261)
Projection 0.52
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Hao Yu Lee in the 81st percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Hao Yu Lee is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 69% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best ballpark in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Hao Yu Lee has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. This year, Hao Yu Lee's flyball exit velocity (an advanced metric to evaluate power) ranks in the 82nd percentile at 94.5 mph.
Total RBIs
Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Munetaka Murakami projects as the 2nd-best home run hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Munetaka Murakami is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best park in the majors for boosting offensive stats to left-handed batters.. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball.. Munetaka Murakami will have the handedness advantage over Troy Melton in today's game.
WAS
@
STL
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Jordan Walker hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.3% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Total RBIs
CJ Abrams o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, CJ Abrams ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. CJ Abrams is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. CJ Abrams has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.7-mph to 92.5-mph in the past 14 days.
SEA
@
COL
Sun, Sep 20 • 3:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jordan Beck o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
Projection 0.43
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The #1 park in the majors for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. Batting from the opposite that Kade Anderson throws from, Jordan Beck will have an edge in today's game.. The Seattle Mariners infield defense profiles as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Jordan Beck will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs
Lazaro Montes o0.5 Total RBIs (+177)
Projection 0.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lazaro Montes in the 94th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. The #1 park in the majors for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field.. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. Lazaro Montes will have the handedness advantage against Tomoyuki Sugano in today's matchup.. Lazaro Montes is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies only has 1 same-handed RP.
MIN
@
LAA
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:07 PM ET
Total Bases
Josh Lowe u1.5 Total Bases (-275)
Projection 0.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Josh Lowe is penciled in 7th in the batting order in today's game.. This year, Josh Lowe has been lifted for a pinch-hitter in 27% of his appearances when starting against righty hurler.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Angel Stadium as the 3rd-worst park in the majors for run-scoring.. Josh Lowe has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and will have to hit them out towards the league's 11th-deepest LF fences in today's game.. Josh Lowe's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined from last year to this one, falling from 47.7% to 36.8%.
Total Bases
Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.81
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Mike Trout projects as the 8th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences in MLB.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-weakest outfield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.
MIA
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SD
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jake Cronenworth o0.5 Total RBIs (+270)
Projection 0.39
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest CF fences in the league.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Jake Cronenworth will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Sandy Alcantara in today's matchup.. Jake Cronenworth will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
Total Bases
Otto Lopez o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.72
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his batting average ability, Otto Lopez is projected as the 7th-best batter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Otto Lopez is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the 5th-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Otto Lopez has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89-mph to 91.2-mph in the past week.
NYY
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AZ
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:10 PM ET
Moneyline
AZ (-103)
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Total RBIs
Pavin Smith o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
Projection 0.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Pavin Smith is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #3 venue in the game for boosting offensive stats to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. Pavin Smith will hold the platoon advantage against Will Warren today... and even more favorably, Warren has a large platoon split.. Pavin Smith will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.. Pavin Smith has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 98-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 87.8-mph mark.
MIL
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BAL
Sun, Sep 20 • 7:20 PM ET
Total Hits
William Contreras u0.5 Total Hits (+202)
Projection 0.96
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
William Contreras has primarily hit in the top-half of the batting order this year (97% of the time), but he is penciled in 8th in the lineup in this matchup.. Brandon Young will have the handedness advantage over William Contreras in today's game.. Playing on the road typically lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for William Contreras in today's game.
Total Bases
Leody Taveras o1.5 Total Bases (+330)
Projection 1.07
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As far as temperature and humidity go, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The switch-hitting Leody Taveras will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Jacob Misiorowski.. Leody Taveras will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.
TB
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NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
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.
Total RBIs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. 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, Cody Bellinger will have an edge in today's game.
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