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Predicted Score

NYY logo
NYY
NYY

4.71 @ 5.27

CHC
CHC logo
CHC

Yankees vs Cubs · Prediction & Game Odds

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NYY logo
NYY
NYY

4.71

+140

o9.0 -114

+1.5 -142

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

5.27

-148

u9.5 -120

-1.5 +136

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Matchup

Predicted Score

PIT logo
PIT
PIT

5.29 @ 4.19

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Pirates vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

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PIT logo
PIT
PIT

5.29

-118

o7.5 -116

-1.5 +143

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

4.19

+109

u8.0 -114

+1.5 -155

Top Projection Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
o1.5 +145
Philadelphia @ Baltimore
Matchup

Predicted Score

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

5.40 @ 5.34

BAL
BAL logo
BAL

Phillies vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

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PHI logo
PHI
PHI

5.40

+102

o8.5 -115

-1.5 +165

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

5.34

-112

u9.0 -127

+1.5 -184

Top Projection Taylor Ward o0.5 Total Home Runs (+850)
o0.5 +850
St. Louis @ Toronto
Matchup

Predicted Score

STL logo
STL
STL

4.15 @ 4.69

TOR
TOR logo
TOR

Cardinals vs Blue Jays · Prediction & Game Odds

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STL logo
STL
STL

4.15

+162

o7.5 -103

+1.5 -130

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

4.69

-174

u7.5 -105

-1.5 +124

Chi. White Sox @ Tampa Bay
Matchup

Predicted Score

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.61 @ 4.80

TB
TB logo
TB

White Sox vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

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CHW logo
CHW
CHW

4.61

+124

o8.0 -125

+1.5 -168

TB logo
TB
TB

4.80

-136

u8.5 -116

-1.5 +155

Top Projection Braden Montgomery o0.5 Total Home Runs (+940)
o0.5 +940
Arizona @ Cleveland
Matchup

Predicted Score

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

4.66 @ 4.29

CLE
CLE logo
CLE

Diamondbacks vs Guardians · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

AZ logo
AZ
AZ

4.66

+130

o8.5 -112

+1.5 -165

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

4.29

-137

u8.5 +101

-1.5 +152

Top Projection Tim Tawa o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5 +280
Miami @ NY Mets
Matchup

Predicted Score

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

4.81 @ 4.71

NYM
NYM logo
NYM

Marlins vs Mets · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

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MIA logo
MIA
MIA

4.81

+114

o8.5 +101

+1.5 -183

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

4.71

-122

u8.5 -112

-1.5 +165

Washington @ Atlanta
Matchup
Top Projection Dylan Crews o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
o1.5 +150
Texas @ Houston
Matchup

Predicted Score

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.10 @ 3.99

HOU
HOU logo
HOU

Rangers vs Astros · Prediction & Game Odds

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TEX logo
TEX
TEX

4.10

+112

o7.5 -107

+1.5 -191

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

3.99

-121

u7.5 -103

-1.5 +173

Top Projection Jake Burger o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
o1.5 +200
Kansas City @ Colorado
Matchup

Predicted Score

KC logo
KC
KC

6.87 @ 6.25

COL
COL logo
COL

Royals vs Rockies · Prediction & Game Odds

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KC logo
KC
KC

6.87

-106

o11.0 -115

-1.5 +140

COL logo
COL
COL

6.25

-102

u11.5 -124

+1.5 -148

Top Projection Ezequiel Tovar o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
o1.5 +150
Milwaukee @ LA Angels
Matchup

Predicted Score

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

5.22 @ 4.68

LAA
LAA logo
LAA

Brewers vs Angels · Prediction & Game Odds

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MIL logo
MIL
MIL

5.22

-156

o9.0 -109

-1.5 -103

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

4.68

+149

u9.5 -126

+1.5 -107

Top Projection Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5 +202
Detroit @ Athletics
Matchup

Predicted Score

DET logo
DET
DET

6.68 @ 6.24

ATH
ATH logo
ATH

Tigers vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

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DET logo
DET
DET

6.68

-132

o10.5 -116

-1.5 +112

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

6.24

+124

u11.0 -115

+1.5 -121

Top Projection Tyler Soderstrom o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
o0.5 +155
San Francisco @ San Diego
Matchup

Predicted Score

SF logo
SF
SF

4.61 @ 4.92

SD
SD logo
SD

Giants vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

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SF logo
SF
SF

4.61

+129

o8.5 -107

+1.5 -161

SD logo
SD
SD

4.92

-138

u8.5 -103

-1.5 +146

Top Projection Heliot Ramos o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5 +185
Boston @ LA Dodgers
Matchup

Predicted Score

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

4.47 @ 4.77

LAD
LAD logo
LAD

Red Sox vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

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BOS logo
BOS
BOS

4.47

+110

o8.5 -107

+1.5 -190

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

4.77

-120

u9.0 -125

-1.5 +166

Top Projection Shohei Ohtani o1.5 Total Bases (+114)
o1.5 +114
Minnesota @ Seattle
Matchup

Predicted Score

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.13 @ 5.27

SEA
SEA logo
SEA

Twins vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

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MIN logo
MIN
MIN

4.13

+152

o7.5 -107

+1.5 -142

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

5.27

-166

u8.0 -118

-1.5 +129

Top Projection Randy Arozarena o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5 +230
St. Louis @ Toronto
Matchup

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Cardinals vs Blue Jays · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

STL logo
STL
STL

--

+119

--

--

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

--

-137

--

--

Chi. White Sox @ Tampa Bay
Matchup

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White Sox vs Rays · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

CHW logo
CHW
CHW

--

+134

--

--

TB logo
TB
TB

--

-161

--

--

Miami @ NY Mets
Matchup

Predicted Score

Marlins vs Mets · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

--

+114

--

--

NYM logo
NYM
NYM

--

-131

--

--

Minnesota @ Seattle
Matchup

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Twins vs Mariners · Prediction & Game Odds

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MIN logo
MIN
MIN

--

+134

--

--

SEA logo
SEA
SEA

--

-154

--

--

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Matchup

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Pirates vs Reds · Prediction & Game Odds

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PIT logo
PIT
PIT

--

-120

--

--

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

--

+101

--

--

Philadelphia @ Baltimore
Matchup

Predicted Score

Phillies vs Orioles · Prediction & Game Odds

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PHI logo
PHI
PHI

--

-142

--

--

BAL logo
BAL
BAL

--

+119

--

--

Texas @ Houston
Matchup

Predicted Score

Rangers vs Astros · Prediction & Game Odds

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TEX logo
TEX
TEX

--

-116

--

--

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

--

+105

--

--

Arizona @ Cleveland
Matchup

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Diamondbacks vs Guardians · Prediction & Game Odds

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AZ logo
AZ
AZ

--

+124

--

--

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

--

-148

--

--

NY Yankees @ Chi. Cubs
Matchup

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Yankees vs Cubs · Prediction & Game Odds

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NYY logo
NYY
NYY

--

-112

--

--

CHC logo
CHC
CHC

--

-103

--

--

Washington @ Atlanta
Matchup

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Nationals vs Braves · Prediction & Game Odds

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WAS logo
WAS
WAS

--

+173

--

--

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

--

-200

--

--

Kansas City @ Colorado
Matchup

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Royals vs Rockies · Prediction & Game Odds

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KC logo
KC
KC

--

-116

--

--

COL logo
COL
COL

--

-103

--

--

San Francisco @ San Diego
Matchup

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Giants vs Padres · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

SF logo
SF
SF

--

+114

--

--

SD logo
SD
SD

--

-137

--

--

Boston @ LA Dodgers
Matchup

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Red Sox vs Dodgers · Prediction & Game Odds

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Run Line

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

--

+146

--

--

LAD logo
LAD
LAD

--

-161

--

--

Milwaukee @ LA Angels
Matchup

Predicted Score

Brewers vs Angels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML

Total

Run Line

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

--

-142

--

--

LAA logo
LAA
LAA

--

+119

--

--

Detroit @ Athletics
Matchup

Predicted Score

Tigers vs Athletics · Prediction & Game Odds

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Total

Run Line

DET logo
DET
DET

--

-137

--

--

ATH logo
ATH
ATH

--

+119

--

--

New York Yankees logo NYY @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Fri, Jul 31 • 2:20 PM ET
Total
New York Yankees logo Chicago Cubs logo o9.5 (+109)
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 hours ago
Chris Hatfield image
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

I’m playing the Over because both sides have a scoring path tied to the starters. New York’s case is obvious.

The Chicago Cubs can contribute against Will Warren, too. He owns a 4.59 xERA with a 41.0% hard-hit rate. The Cubs aren't a crazy explosive group, but a .340 OBP along with a solid walk rate can create the traffic Warren has struggled to navigate. I'd play this to -105.

Moneyline
New York Yankees logo NYY (+124)
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 hours ago
Chris Hatfield image
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

For a second straight start, I find myself in the position of backing New York Yankees arm Will Warren. And, for the second straight start, it's not because of him but his opponent. This is a decent misprice, and I'd play the Yankees down to +100 for two units.

Shota Imanaga’s barrel profile is a real concern against this lineup. He has allowed a 9.4% barrel rate, which sits in the bottom quarter of MLB, while the Bombers own a 9.6% team barrel rate, the best mark in baseball. That’s the biggest advantage for either team in this matchup.

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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Fri, Jul 31 • 6:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Elly De La Cruz logo
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+142)
Projection 1.84
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
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 as it relates to his BABIP talent.. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. Great American Ball Park ranks as the #3 venue in MLB for lefty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report projects the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 86°.. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Paul Skenes today.
Total Bases
Brandon Lowe logo
Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+128)
Projection 2.03
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brandon Lowe is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Great American Ball Park ranks as the #3 venue in MLB for lefty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report projects the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 86°.. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, Brandon Lowe will have an edge in today's game.
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Fri, Jul 31 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Taylor Ward logo
Taylor Ward o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Taylor Ward is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 10th-best park in Major League Baseball for run-scoring.. Taylor Ward has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Taylor Ward will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.
Total Bases
Jackson Holliday logo
Jackson Holliday o1.5 Total Bases (+213)
Projection 1.48
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Holliday in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP talent.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 10th-best park in Major League Baseball for run-scoring.. Jackson Holliday will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brian Keller in today's game.. Jackson Holliday hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Jackson Holliday will hold that advantage today.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR Fri, Jul 31 • 7:07 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto logo Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+320)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Ethan Diamandas image
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst

Kazuma Okamoto has homered twice in his last six games and draws an ideal matchup against Kyle Leahy's vulnerable four-seam fastball, making him a strong home run play at +320 or longer.

Strikeouts Thrown
Dylan Cease logo Dylan Cease o7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Ethan Diamandas image
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst

Dylan Cease has recorded at least eight strikeouts in 10 of his last 12 starts and draws a favorable matchup against a Cardinals lineup that struggles against sliders, making over 7.5 strikeouts a strong play.

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Chicago White Sox logo CHW @ Tampa Bay Rays logo TB Fri, Jul 31 • 7:10 PM ET
Total
Chicago White Sox logo Tampa Bay Rays logo u8.5 (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Quinn Allen image
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The Under 8.5 has a path through two modest offenses and strong bullpen form. Tampa Bay and Chicago both own 92 wRC+ marks recently, while the Rays relief corps has dominated with a 1.88 xERA. If Martinez keeps Chicago quiet, runs could be limited after Fedde exits tonight.

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (-142)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Quinn Allen image
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Nick Martinez gives Tampa Bay the pitching edge with a 3.21 xERA over his last four appearances while limiting walks, homers, and hard contact. Erick Fedde has struggled badly lately, allowing loud contact and homers, giving the Rays a clear path to capitalize at home against Chicago.

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Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Fri, Jul 31 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Corbin Carroll logo
Corbin Carroll o1.5 Total Bases (+107)
Projection 2.03
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Corbin Carroll is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today.. Progressive Field grades out as the #2 ballpark in the majors for lefty base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to more offense.. Batting from the opposite that Tanner Bibee throws from, Corbin Carroll will have the upper hand in today's game.
Total RBIs
Geraldo Perdomo logo
Geraldo Perdomo o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.43
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Geraldo Perdomo is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Progressive Field grades out as the #2 ballpark in the majors for lefty base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Tanner Bibee.. Geraldo Perdomo has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87-mph to 90.4-mph over the last week.. Posting a .354 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) utilizing Statcast data) since the start of last season, Geraldo Perdomo grades out in the 85th percentile for hitting ability.
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Miami Marlins logo MIA @ New York Mets logo NYM Fri, Jul 31 • 7:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Otto Lopez logo
Otto Lopez o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 1.81
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Otto Lopez as the 7th-best hitter in baseball as it relates to his batting average skill.. Otto Lopez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. Otto Lopez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Using Statcast metrics, Otto Lopez grades out in the 88th percentile per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .282.. Otto Lopez has notched a .361 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, grading out in the 87th percentile.
Total Bases
Jakob Marsee logo
Jakob Marsee o1.5 Total Bases (+224)
Projection 1.27
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Among all major league parks, Citi Field's CF fences are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Freddy Peralta throws from, Jakob Marsee will have an edge today.. There has been a significant improvement in Jakob Marsee's launch angle from last year's 10.9° to 18° this season.. Jakob Marsee's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased in recent games, rising from 45.5% on the season to 75% in the last 7 days.
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Fri, Jul 31 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Daylen Lile logo
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+117)
Projection 1.86
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Daylen Lile's batting average skill is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Daylen Lile is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. Truist Park grades out as the #5 venue in MLB for overall LHB offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in MLB, which often leads to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games today at 87°.
Total Bases
Luis Garcia Jr. logo
Luis Garcia Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+102)
Projection 1.97
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Luis Garcia Jr.'s batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Luis Garcia Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today.. Truist Park grades out as the #5 venue in MLB for overall LHB offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in MLB, which often leads to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games today at 87°.
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Texas Rangers logo TEX @ Houston Astros logo HOU Fri, Jul 31 • 8:15 PM ET
Total
Texas Rangers logo Houston Astros logo o7.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Todd Cordell image
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Nathan Eovaldi is an excellent strikeout artist but ranks in the 34th percentile in barrel rate. That could get him into trouble against the Houston Astros, who sit fourth in ISO vs. right-handed pitching in July.

Texas holds down the seventh slot in ISO against righties this month while also cracking the Top-10 in hard hit rate and fly ball percentage.

Bet the Over to -125.

Moneyline
Texas Rangers logo TEX (+110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Todd Cordell image
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Nathan Eovaldi's xFIP sits at 2.73 over the last month, trailing only Dylan Cease and Ranger Suarez among today’s projected starters.

Hunter Brown sits way down with a 5.04 xFIP, not far off from the 5.40 ERA.

Back Texas to -105.

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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Colorado Rockies logo COL Fri, Jul 31 • 8:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Lane Thomas logo
Lane Thomas o1.5 Total Bases (-113)
Projection 2.38
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Lane Thomas is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. Coors Field profiles as the #1 ballpark in Major League Baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Lane Thomas has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 97.9-mph average over the past two weeks to his seasonal EV of 92.5-mph.
Total Bases
Willi Castro logo
Willi Castro o1.5 Total Bases (+134)
Projection 1.79
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Willi Castro is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. Coors Field profiles as the #1 ballpark in Major League Baseball for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The switch-hitting Willi Castro will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Michael Wacha.
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Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL @ Los Angeles Angels logo LAA Fri, Jul 31 • 9:38 PM ET
Spread
Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL -1.5 (-103)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Joe Osborne image
Joe Osborne
Senior Betting Analyst

The Brewers are set up nicely to bounce back after Wednesday’s blowout loss. They've been strong in games after a loss this season and own an MLB-best 11-4 record following a day off. They'll face Angels youngster Ryan Johnson, who owns an ugly 7.34 ERA and has been smacked around in multiple starts. With Milwaukee ranking second in OPS over the past week and Los Angeles sitting 27th in OPS in July, Shane Drohan is well-positioned to lead the Brewers to a comfortable win.

Total Bases
Zach Neto logo
Zach Neto o1.5 Total Bases (+133)
Projection 1.8
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zach Neto in the 89th percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Zach Neto is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the slate today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
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Detroit Tigers logo DET @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Fri, Jul 31 • 9:40 PM ET
Total
Detroit Tigers logo Athletics Athletics logo u10.5 (+105)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

The Tigers are 2-11 O/U in their last 13 games in which Casey Mize takes the hill. Their offense ranks bottom five in wOBA (.277) and wRC+ (74) against lefties in July. The Athletics have cashed the Under in five conseucitve home games and this looks like another inflated total at Sutter Health Park.

Moneyline
Detroit Tigers logo DET (-142)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

Jeffrey Springs (6.79 ERA at Sutter Health Park) is winless in his last 17 turns through the rotation. He allows loud contact (19th percentile barrel rate), frequently in the air (10th percentile groundball rate). The Tigers have a motivational edge as they are seeking to stay in the AL Wild Card hunt, and Caey Mize (2.70 ERA, 2.58 FIP) gives them a substantial starting pitching edge.

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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ San Diego Padres logo SD Fri, Jul 31 • 9:45 PM ET
Total
San Francisco Giants logo San Diego Padres logo u8.5 (-103)
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Pick made: 13 minutes ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The Under 8.5 fits because both lineups have lacked power lately. San Francisco owns a .151 ISO over its last seven games, while San Diego sits at just .091 over its last six. With both bullpens limiting damage and homers, this matchup has a clear path to stay contained.

Moneyline
San Diego Padres logo SD (-142)
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Pick made: 13 minutes ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

San Diego’s bullpen gives the Padres a strong full-game edge with Bradgley Rodriguez likely working only one or two innings. The Padres relief corps has been dominant lately, while Carson Whisenhunt has struggled with walks and homers. San Diego’s 112 wRC+ over its last six games adds offensive support.

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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Fri, Jul 31 • 10:10 PM ET
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD (-121)
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Pick made: 29 minutes ago
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Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

Ranger Suárez will make his second start since returning from a groin injury. In his first outing on July 26 against the Blue Jays, he threw just four scoreless innings on 64 pitches while striking out six, suggesting the Red Sox are still easing him back. Against the Dodgers' patient lineup, this could be another short outing, exposing Boston's middle relievers. The matchup is also dangerous for Suárez, whose heavy sinker lives at the bottom of the zone and relies on weak ground balls. The Dodgers match up well against that profile, with right-handed hitters like Mookie Betts and Andy Pages owning swing paths built to attack low pitches. Polymarket has Los Angeles at a 54-cent favorite, but I make them closer to 58 cents, so I'm hitting the button.

Total
Boston Red Sox logo Los Angeles Dodgers logo u8.5 (+100)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Ranger Suarez (3.02 ERA, 3.19 xFIP) has posted excellent run suppression numbers and deservedly so.

The Dodgers aren't in great form offensively, and that's not handedness specific. Los Angeles slots 18th against lefties in wOBA this month.

I don't see the Boston Red Sox, who are 16th in wOBA vs. righties in July, lighting up the Dodgers bullpen, and that's probably necessary to go Over.

Play the Under to -120.

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Minnesota Twins logo MIN @ Seattle Mariners logo SEA Fri, Jul 31 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Bases
Dominic Canzone logo
Dominic Canzone o1.5 Total Bases (+132)
Projection 1.82
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Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dominic Canzone in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Dominic Canzone is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 62% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season.. T-Mobile Park has the 10th-lowest fences among all stadiums.. Long-balls are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 2nd-shallowest among all parks.. Dominic Canzone will hold the platoon advantage over Zebby Matthews in today's matchup.
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Luke Raley logo
Luke Raley o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.53
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Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Luke Raley ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. T-Mobile Park has the 10th-lowest fences among all stadiums.. Batting from the opposite that Zebby Matthews throws from, Luke Raley will have an advantage in today's game.. Luke Raley pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.3% — 83rd percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Luke Raley will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.
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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Thu, Aug 6 • 2:20 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto logo Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+365)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Okamoto's hitting profile perfectly matches up well against Imanaga’s stuff. The Cubs starter throws a heavy dose of the fastball and gets barreled up at a 10.4% rate. The Jays third baseman barrels the ball better than anyone in the Blue Jays lineup with a 13.5% barrel rate, while owning a 63.2% hard hit rate against the four-seamer. 

Total Hits
Dansby Swanson logo Dansby Swanson u0.5 Total Hits (-130)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Swanson has been one of the worst hitters in baseball this season with a .177 batting average, while ranking in the second percentile in xBA. Additionally, his hitting profile does not match up well at all against Cease, who has elite swing-and-miss stuff. 

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Atlanta Braves logo ATL @ Chicago White Sox logo CHW Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total
Atlanta Braves logo Chicago White Sox logo o8.5 (-105)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

Atlanta and Chicago send two of the best lineups in baseball to the dish, and they respectively rank eighth and third in wOBA against lefties for the campaign. The two clubs have also trended to the Over, and I'm particularly expecting White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay to struggle considering he's saddled with the fifth-highest xERA in baseball among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings this year.

Moneyline
Atlanta Braves logo ATL (-112)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

I'm fading Chicago White Sox lefty Anthony Kay on Thursday. He's sporting the fifth-highest xERA among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings, after all. Plus, the Atlanta Braves enter ranked eighth in wOBA against southpaws for the season and sixth in overall xwOBA across the past 14 days.

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Boston Red Sox logo BOS @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
Total
Boston Red Sox logo New York Yankees logo o8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

The Yankees rank Top-3 in OPS, ISO, OBP, xWOBA, and hard hit rate when facing left-handed pitching. The Red Sox have hit righties very well over the past four weeks, sitting ninth in wOBA, ninth in ISO, and fourth in batting average. Play the Over to -120.

Moneyline
New York Yankees logo NYY (-135)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Ranger Suarez has started four games against teams ranking Top-10 in OPS vs. left-handed pitching, allowing 13 runs and posting a 6.13 ERA during those games. The New York Yankees lead the majors in OPS against lefties so they’re a prime candidate to cause Suarez problems. Playable to -145.

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San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Atlanta Braves logo ATL Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
San Francisco Giants logo Atlanta Braves logo o7.5 (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and are fourth in xwOBA while averaging 5.5 runs per game across the past 30 days, and the Braves ranks ninth in wOBA against right-handed pitchers and third in overall xwOBA, so I think this total is too low.

Moneyline
San Francisco Giants logo SF (+124)
Best Odds
Pick made: one month ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Braves have dropped five of six while averaging just 2.8 runs per game and ranking 29th in wOBA without Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring), and it’s been a smoke-and-mirrors start for veteran lefty Martin Perez, and there’s serious statistical correction ahead of his .230 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate considering they’re both high-end marks about pitchers with at least 60 innings this season. San Francisco is just the offense to kick-start the regression, too. The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and fourth in xwOBA over the past 30 days, after all.

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