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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.42 |
+114 
|
o8.5 -109 
|
+1.5 -180 
|
|
4.68 |
-121 
|
u8.5 -102 
|
-1.5 +162
|
Cleveland
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Baltimore
- Orioles are 5-0 in Youngs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Orioles are 4-0 in Youngs last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
- Orioles are 4-0 in Youngs last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Top Projection
Coby Mayo o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
o1.5+160
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.18 |
+125
|
o8.0 -115 
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.67 |
-134
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0 in Kremers last 5 starts on grass.
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Kremers last 5 starts overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Kremers last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Detroit
- Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 home games.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Tigers last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Royce Lewis o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+220
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.88 |
+125
|
o8.5 -113
|
+1.5 -160
|
|
5.19 |
-130
|
u8.5 +100 
|
-1.5 +150
|
Houston
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 vs. National League East.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Astros last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Wesneskis last 5 starts as an underdog.
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 7-1 in Painters last 8 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+171)
o0.5+171
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.72 |
+117
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
4.07 |
-121
|
u8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +162
|
NY Mets
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 games following a win.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Miami
- Over is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Alcantaras last 4 home starts.
- Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+187
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.83 |
+128 
|
o7.5 -117
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.47 |
-136
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
LA Angels
- Under is 7-0 in Detmers' last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 8-1 in Detmers' last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-1 in Detmers' last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Boston
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games following a win.
Top Projection
Patrick Sandoval o8.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+500)
o5.5-125
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.52 |
+295
|
o8.0 -109
|
+2.5 -125
|
|
5.60 |
-330
|
u8.5 -125
|
-2.5 +110
|
Colorado
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 interleague games.
- Over is 13-2-1 in Rockies last 16 interleague games as a favorite.
NY Yankees
- Under is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 vs. National League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Schlittlers last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Top Projection
Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+239
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.08 |
+101
|
o8.0 -119
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
5.12 |
-111
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +150
|
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 8-0 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-0 in Peraltas last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Atlanta
- Braves are 8-0 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Smith-Shawvers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Smith-Shawvers last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Top Projection
Mike Yastrzemski o0.5 Total RBIs (+310)
o0.5+330
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.56 |
+131
|
o8.5 -102
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.91 |
-141
|
u8.5 -113
|
-1.5 +145
|
Pittsburgh
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 4-0 in Burkes last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Burkes last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- White Sox are 4-0 in Burkes last 4 starts.
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
o0.5+200
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.22 |
-115
|
o9.0 -115
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
4.63 |
+105
|
u9.5 -124
|
+1.5 -160
|
Arizona
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass.
- Under is 8-0 in Diamondbacks last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Kansas City
- Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Royals are 4-0 in Wachas last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Wachas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Corbin Burnes u3.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-160)
u3.5-160
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.91 |
+190
|
o7.5 +100
|
+1.5 -115
|
|
4.33 |
-210
|
u7.5 -110
|
-1.5 +105
|
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 6-0 in Petersons last 6 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Petersons last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 7-0 in Petersons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Petersons last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 5-0 in Misiorowskis last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Brewers are 5-0 in Misiorowskis last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Misiorowskis last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Brewers are 4-0 in Misiorowskis last 4 starts as a home underdog.
Top Projection
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+281)
o0.5+281
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.09 |
+120
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
4.26 |
-130
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +160
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 8-0 in Rangers last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 games following a win.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League West.
Seattle
- Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 overall.
- Over is 9-2 in Mariners last 11 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
o0.5+230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.94 |
+166
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -135
|
|
4.34 |
-180
|
u8.0 -114
|
-1.5 +125
|
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-2-2 in Nationals last 10 games as an underdog.
San Diego
- Under is 6-0-1 in Padres last 7 home games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Padres last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Padres last 5 vs. National League East.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Top Projection
CJ Abrams o0.5 Total RBIs (+228)
o0.5+228
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.46 |
-175
|
o9.0 -139
|
-1.5 -114
|
|
3.88 |
+160
|
u9.5 -105
|
+1.5 +100
|
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Sorianos last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in Sorianos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Top Projection
Jeff McNeil u0.5 Total Hits (+230)
u0.5+230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.24 |
-102
|
o7.0 -157
|
+1.5 -230
|
|
3.92 |
-105
|
u8.0 -120
|
-1.5 +185
|
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Cardinals last 7 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
San Francisco
- Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Nolan Gorman o0.5 Total RBIs (+270)
o0.5+270
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.68 |
+281
|
o7.0 -180
|
+4.5 -315
|
|
5.76 |
-319
|
u8.5 -120
|
-4.5 +245
|
Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Dodgers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Top Projection
Will Smith o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
o0.5+165
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.94 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.11 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Twins are 4-0 in Matthews' last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Twins last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Detroit
- Tigers are 5-0 in Monteros last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 9-1 in Monteros last 10 starts as a home underdog.
- Tigers are 8-1 in Monteros last 9 starts as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
6.31 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.40 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
- Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Over is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Athletics
- Over is 6-0 in last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 overall.
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 games as an underdog.
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.86 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.92 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. National League West.
San Francisco
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Giants are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.67 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.87 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Kents last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 6-2-2 in Nationals last 10 games as an underdog.
San Diego
- Under is 6-0-1 in Padres last 7 home games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Padres last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Padres last 5 vs. National League East.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.85 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.23 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League West.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Seattle
- Over is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 overall.
- Over is 9-2 in Mariners last 11 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.49 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.26 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cleveland
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Baltimore
- Under is 6-0 in Bazs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 home starts.
- Over is 4-0 in Bazs last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.46 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.98 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
- Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Miami
- Over is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 games as a favorite.
- Marlins are 4-0 in Junks last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.72 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.89 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Houston
- Under is 6-0 in Browns last 6 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 vs. National League East.
- Under is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 games as an underdog.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Astros last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
Philadelphia
- Over is 5-0-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Phillies are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.19 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.48 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
LA Angels
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 7-0 in Johnsons last 7 starts overall.
Boston
- Red Sox are 8-0 in Bennetts last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Bennetts last 4 starts as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.27 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
6.04 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Under is 7-0 in Rockies last 7 interleague games as an underdog.
- Rockies are 8-0 in Suganos last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Suganos last 4 interleague starts.
NY Yankees
- Under is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 vs. National League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Under is 5-1 in Warrens last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
CLE
@
BAL
Tue, Sep 8 • 6:35 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-105)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
The Under fits with both offenses struggling to produce and neither lineup showing much home-run power. Bibee and Young do not need to dominate for this game to stay controlled, especially with both bullpens entering in strong form and limiting late-game damage.
Moneyline
CLE (+107)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Cleveland has the cleaner edge with Tanner Bibee facing a cold Baltimore lineup. Bibee has limited hard contact and kept the ball in the yard lately, while Brandon Young’s recent FIP and home-run issues give the Guardians a clearer offensive path, even if the edge is modest.
MIN
@
DET
Tue, Sep 8 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Hits
Kevin McGonigle u0.5 Total Hits (+182)
Projection 0.92
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #9 venue in the majors for suppressing base hits to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park.. Kevin McGonigle has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 5th-deepest LF fences today.. In the past week's worth of games, Kevin McGonigle's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 6.9% down to 0%.. Kevin McGonigle has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 88.1-mph dropping to 83.3-mph in the past 7 days.. In the past 7 days, Kevin McGonigle's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 16.3%.
Total RBIs
Royce Lewis o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
Projection 0.53
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his home run skill, Royce Lewis ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Comerica Park has the 3rd-lowest fence height (on average) among all stadiums.. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. Extreme flyball bats like Royce Lewis tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Anderson.. Royce Lewis has made notable gains with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 11.5% seasonal rate to 23.1% over the past 7 days.
HOU
@
PHI
Tue, Sep 8 • 6:40 PM ET
Moneyline
PHI (-139)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
The Phillies rank fifth in xwOBA with an average of 4.7 runs per game across the past 30 days, while the Astros rank last in the advance metric with just 3.8 runs per game. Promising Philly starter Andrew Painter has also found a groove with two runs or fewer allowed in five of his past seven starts while spinning a tidy 2.98 xERA and limiting opposing hitters to a minuscule 3.8 barrel percentage. Additionally, while Houston righty Hayden Wesneski has only allowed a single run across his past three outings, there’s serious statistical correction coming to his unsustainable .125 BABIP and 92.3% strand rate during the run.
Moneyline
HOU (+120)
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
Philadelphia's 21-9 run over its last 30 makes this uncomfortable, but the pitching matchup creates value. Hayden Wesneski has held opponents to a .530 OPS over the last 28 days and is coming off two dominant starts. Andrew Painter owns a 5.55 ERA, while left-handed hitters have posted an .812 OPS against him — a dangerous matchup with Yordan Alvarez anchoring Houston’s lineup.
NYM
@
MIA
Tue, Sep 8 • 6:40 PM ET
Total Bases
A.J. Ewing o1.5 Total Bases (+210)
Projection 1.36
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects A.J. Ewing as the 12th-best hitter in the game when estimating his BABIP talent.. A.J. Ewing will have the handedness advantage against Sandy Alcantara in today's matchup.. In the last week, A.J. Ewing's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 7.3% up to 14.3%.. A.J. Ewing has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 105.7-mph average in the past 7 days to his seasonal figure of 92-mph.. A.J. Ewing's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved lately, increasing from 48.5% on the season to 63% in the last two weeks' worth of games.
Total Bases
Juan Soto o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.8
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in the league.. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Sandy Alcantara throws from, Juan Soto will have the upper hand in today's game.. Juan Soto hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.. Compared to last season, Juan Soto has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for home runs, increasing his percentage of balls hit between 23° and 34° from 14.2% to 18.4% this season.
LAA
@
BOS
Tue, Sep 8 • 6:45 PM ET
Total RBIs
Andruw Monasterio o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
Projection 0.5
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Andruw Monasterio has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (83% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #3 venue in MLB for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park.. Fenway Park has the shallowest LF dimensions among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Andruw Monasterio will have an edge in today's matchup.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense projects as the 5th-worst out of all the teams in action today.
Total Bases
Caleb Durbin u1.5 Total Bases (-200)
Projection 0.89
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Caleb Durbin's BABIP ability is projected in the 13th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Fenway Park has the 2nd-highest fences among all major league stadiums.. Fenway Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Caleb Durbin's average exit velocity has dropped off this season; his 85.2-mph average last year has lowered to 83.2-mph.
COL
@
NYY
Tue, Sep 8 • 7:05 PM ET
Total Hits
Luis Garcia Jr. u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.96
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When starting against a right-handed starter this year, Luis Garcia Jr. has been lifted for a pinch-hitter 26% of the time.. Yankee Stadium ranks as the #24 park in the league for lefty BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built just 11 feet above sea level, Yankee Stadium has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output.. Luis Garcia Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 94th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 5th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup.. Over the last 7 days, Luis Garcia Jr.'s Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 12% down to 0%.
Total RBIs
Hunter Goodman o0.5 Total RBIs (+235)
Projection 0.56
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Hunter Goodman as MLB's 13th-best home run hitter.. Hunter Goodman is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Yankee Stadium as the 10th-best stadium in MLB for run-scoring.. Among all stadiums, Yankee Stadium has the 8th-lowest average fence height.. Hunter Goodman has hit 41.5 HRs per 600 plate appearances this year, grading out in the 100th percentile for power.
TB
@
ATL
Tue, Sep 8 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Mike Yastrzemski o1.5 Total Bases (+300)
Projection 1.2
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Mike Yastrzemski ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Truist Park grades out as the #4 stadium in MLB for overall LHB offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's centerfield dimensions are the 4th-shallowest.. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+138)
Projection 1.91
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ronald Acuna Jr. projects as the 8th-best hitter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ronald Acuna Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park.. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°.
PIT
@
CHW
Tue, Sep 8 • 7:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Colson Montgomery u1.5 Total Bases (-190)
Projection 0.73
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total Bases
Andrew Benintendi u1.5 Total Bases (-190)
Projection 0.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 25th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. 35% of the time that Andrew Benintendi has started against a righty hurler this year, he has been replaced by a pinch-hitter.. Andrew Benintendi's launch angle this season (16.8°) is significantly lower than his 20.6° mark last year.. Andrew Benintendi's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased lately, falling from 41.5% on the season to 30.4% in the past 14 days.. Utilizing Statcast data, Andrew Benintendi is in the 14th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .220.
AZ
@
KC
Tue, Sep 8 • 7:40 PM ET
Moneyline
KC (-101)
Joe Osborne
Senior Betting Analyst
This sets up as a sneaky spot to back the home dog. Corbin Burnes could be on a short leash in his season debut after a limited buildup, exposing an Arizona bullpen that used seven arms yesterday. KC ranks third in OPS at home over the past month and has won Michael Wacha’s last four starts. With a reliable bullpen behind him, the Royals are worth backing.
Total Bases
Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.12
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his batting average ability, Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The #5 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation tends to lead to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 96°.
CHC
@
MIL
Tue, Sep 8 • 7:40 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Jacob Misiorowski u8.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-148)
Projection 7.93
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to more offense.. Jacob Misiorowski has used his four-seamer 8.5% more often this season (62.9%) than he did last year (54.4%).. Jacob Misiorowski has been lucky in regards to his strikeouts this year, notching a 13.18 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 12.67 — a 0.51 K/9 gap.
Total Bases
Michael Busch o1.5 Total Bases (+250)
Projection 1.31
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Michael Busch ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Michael Busch is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today.. The #8 field in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is American Family Field.. In the league, American Family Field's CF dimensions are the 7th-shallowest.. Among all stadiums, American Family Field has the 6th-lowest average fence height.
TEX
@
SEA
Tue, Sep 8 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.75
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his batting average ability, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 14th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at T-Mobile Park is the 10th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Dingers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all parks.. Julio Rodriguez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cody Bradford in today's matchup.
Total Bases
J.P. Crawford o1.5 Total Bases (+265)
Projection 1.3
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.P. Crawford in the 81st percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. J.P. Crawford is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game.. On average, the fence height at T-Mobile Park is the 10th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. J.P. Crawford has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 9th-shallowest LF fences today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and J.P. Crawford will hold that advantage today.
WAS
@
SD
Tue, Sep 8 • 9:40 PM ET
Moneyline
WAS (+162)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
The Nationals have dropped five straight games and have seen their market price fall, trading at just 37% today in a matchup where I think they can be competitive. James Wood is back and has gone 6-for-19 with three extra-base hits since returning, giving a boost to an offense that was the highest-scoring in baseball in the first half. San Diego starter Casey Mize is not a pitcher I want to back as a 67% favorite. He's struggled since coming over from Detroit, owning a 6.67 ERA with eight homers allowed over 27 innings. His strikeouts are way down, and he's allowed five homers with just five strikeouts over his last three starts. His 6.05 xFIP is the worst of any San Diego pitcher in the second half with at least 20 innings. The Nationals are going with a questionable opener, but every other arm is basically available. With the market giving them just a 37% chance to win, THE BAT's 42% fair price gives us enough value to take a shot on the Nats.
Total Hits
Jackson Merrill u0.5 Total Hits (+190)
Projection 0.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Petco Park ranks as the #27 venue in the league for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which generally leads to lower offensive output.. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 8.6-mph in this game, the best of the day for pitchers.. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-strongest infield defense is that of the the Washington Nationals.. Jackson Merrill has displayed poor plate discipline this year, grading out in the 14th percentile with a 3.65 K/BB rate.
TOR
@
ATH
Tue, Sep 8 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-106)
Projection 2.03
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 4th-best hitter in MLB when it comes to his batting average ability.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. The #2 stadium in baseball for boosting home runs to RHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. In the league, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. The weather report calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 92°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total Bases
George Springer o1.5 Total Bases (-104)
Projection 2
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive skill, George Springer ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. George Springer is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The #2 stadium in baseball for boosting home runs to RHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. In the league, Sutter Health Park has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. The weather report calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 92°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
STL
@
SF
Tue, Sep 8 • 9:45 PM ET
Total Bases
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+163)
Projection 1.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run skill, Jordan Walker ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.4-mph in this contest, the best of the day for hitters.. Out of every team today, the 3rd-worst infield defense belongs to the San Francisco Giants.. Jordan Walker has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 92.5-mph to 96-mph in the last week's worth of games.
Total Bases
Ivan Herrera o1.5 Total Bases (+188)
Projection 1.38
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Ivan Herrera ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Ivan Herrera is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 13.4-mph in this contest, the best of the day for hitters.. Out of every team today, the 3rd-worst infield defense belongs to the San Francisco Giants.. Ivan Herrera has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 93.8-mph average in the past 7 days to his seasonal 89.2-mph mark.
CIN
@
LAD
Tue, Sep 8 • 10:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Teoscar Hernandez o0.5 Total Home Runs (+335)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Teoscar Hernandez historically hammers lefties, and that is starting to shine through more and more of late.
Hernandez has hit .294 with a .235 ISO and .929 OPS against left-handed pitching over his past 30 games.
His ISOs against Nick Lodolo’s three most-used pitches during that span: .353, .235 and .600.
Total
o7.5 (-129)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Nick Lodolo has gotten blasted by teams ranking Top-10 in xwOBA against lefties. His ERA sits at 6.43 over 10 such starts, and his xERA is even higher at 7.32.
Tarik Skubal's only pitched more than six innings once with the Los Angeles Dodgers so the Cincinnati Reds will likely get three innings to score against lesser relievers.
Play to 58%.
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