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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT Mon, May 25 • 1:35 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Oneil Cruz logo
Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+175)
Projection 1.76
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the majors's 13th-best home run batter.. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 1st in the lineup today.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Ben Brown throws from, Oneil Cruz will have an edge in today's matchup.. Oneil Cruz will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Total Bases
Konnor Griffin logo
Konnor Griffin o1.5 Total Bases (+155)
Projection 1.57
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his BABIP ability, Konnor Griffin is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Konnor Griffin has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (84% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Konnor Griffin will hold that advantage today.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ Baltimore Orioles logo BAL Mon, May 25 • 1:35 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Rays are an enigma. No one projected them to even be in the race, and here they are leading the AL East in late May. They've been demonstrably better than the Orioles, who do not have a starter announced. At this number, with Shane McClanahan on the bump for Tampa, there was never an alternative option.

Total Bases
Gunnar Henderson logo
Gunnar Henderson o1.5 Total Bases (+141)
Projection 1.67
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gunnar Henderson in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Gunnar Henderson is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Among every team today, the worst infield defense is that of the Tampa Bay Rays.. Gunnar Henderson will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.
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New York Yankees logo NYY @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Mon, May 25 • 3:40 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Aaron Judge logo
Aaron Judge o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.41
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best hitter in the league.. Aaron Judge is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 86°.
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Ben Rice logo
Ben Rice o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 1.97
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ben Rice ranks as the 18th-best batter in the majors.. Ben Rice is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 86°.. Batting from the opposite that Michael Wacha throws from, Ben Rice will have an advantage today.. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Ben Rice can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.
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Cincinnati Reds logo CIN @ New York Mets logo NYM Mon, May 25 • 4:10 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total Hits
Tyrone Taylor logo
Tyrone Taylor u0.5 Total Hits (+131)
Projection 0.68
Best Odds
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Tyrone Taylor is projected to hit 6th in the lineup in this matchup.. Among every team in action today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds.
Total Hits
Marcus Semien logo
Marcus Semien u0.5 Total Hits (+162)
Projection 0.82
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Marcus Semien's BABIP skill is projected in the 18th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Among every team in action today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds.
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Washington Nationals logo WAS @ Cleveland Guardians logo CLE Mon, May 25 • 6:10 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians logo CLE (-174)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee is the weirdest pitcher in MLB this season. Somehow, he is 0-6 despite a 3.75 ERA and a generally solid FIP. He's not an overpowering hurler, and the Nationals have a dangerous offense, but he's not going to 0-7. I just don't see Zack Littell keeping Cleveland off the board. The only area where Littell thrives is in his 71st-percentile walk rate, which can be construed as a negative. He lives in the zone, and he gets killed in there. 

Total Hits
Angel Martinez logo
Angel Martinez u0.5 Total Hits (+191)
Projection 0.87
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Angel Martinez in the 25th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.. Angel Martinez is projected to hit 7th in the lineup in this matchup.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 3rd-best for pitching on the slate.. The switch-hitting Angel Martinez will be at a disadvantage batting from his worse side (0) today against Zack Littell
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Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI @ San Diego Padres logo SD Mon, May 25 • 6:40 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI (-125)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

Jesus Luzardo's 4.85 ERA is certainly quite poor, but everything under the hood looks solid. He ranks in the 82nd percentile or better in fastball velocity, exit velocity, chase rate, whiff rate, strikeout rate, walk rate, and hard-hit percentage. He's a buy-low candidate in fantasy baseball and a chief reason why I like the Phillies over the Padres here.

Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber logo
Kyle Schwarber o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.73
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Kyle Schwarber as baseball's 2nd-best home run hitter.. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Kyle Schwarber will hold the platoon advantage over Randy Vasquez in today's matchup.. Kyle Schwarber has strong power (100th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's always far from assured (29.3% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Randy Vasquez doesn't generate many whiffs (12th percentile K%) — great news for Schwarber.. San Diego's 2nd-worst outfield defense on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Kyle Schwarber, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.
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Colorado Rockies logo COL @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Mon, May 25 • 9:10 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Andy Pages logo
Andy Pages o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.88
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 88th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill.. Andy Pages has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (65% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.7-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Andy Pages will have an advantage in today's game.. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies.
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Freddie Freeman logo
Freddie Freeman o1.5 Total Bases (+115)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Freddie Freeman projects as the 16th-best batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.7-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Freddie Freeman may have the upper hand against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies only has 1 same-handed RP.. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies.
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA @ Athletics Athletics logo ATH Mon, May 25 • 9:40 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 10 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Athletics Athletics logo ATH (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Mariners are deploying starter Luis Castillo as an opener in front of Bryce Miller in the latest gambit to get the veteran right. So far, nothing's worked, as he's 1-5 with a 6.41 ERA in 46 1/3 innings, and the numbers under the hood aren't much better. The A's, notably Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, will feast on Castillo early at Sutter Health Park in what could be a laugher.

 

Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez logo
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (-105)
Projection 2.66
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Julio Rodriguez as the 9th-best hitter in the game when it comes to his batting average skill.. Julio Rodriguez is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature on the slate today at 88°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.9-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.. The Athletics infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.
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St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Mon, Aug 17 • 1:40 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 10 Computer Picks
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jordan Walker logo Jordan Walker o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-156)
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

The St. Louis Cardinals have scored 14 times in two meetings vs. the Reds, and they'll do plenty more damage against Brady Singer, who has an 8.47 ERA this month.

Jordan Walker already has three runs, four hits, and seven RBI in the series. His hot streak continues today.

Total Home Runs
Jordan Walker logo Jordan Walker o0.5 Total Home Runs (+335)
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Reds starter Brady Singer has allowed three dingers in two straight starts, and 2+ homers in four of his last five. Jordan Walker has gone yard in two straight games and has feasted on right-handed pitching, batting .311 with 11 of his 15 home runs vs. righties.

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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
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Total
Tampa Bay Rays logo New York Yankees logo u7.0 (+102)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

I'm on the market here and wouldn't play this below 7, but at a plus-money price with how the Yankees are swinging lately, I'm inclined to lean towards the Under. The Yankees' offense, one of the best in the sport for long stretches over the past three years, has really struggled lately. It's been held to three runs or fewer in nine of its past 14 games. It should be ugly conditions in Yankee Stadium today, add in Ryan Weathers' strikeout rate, which ranks in the 97th percentile of baseball, and both offenses should stay fairly quiet.

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays logo TB (+122)
Pick made: yesterday
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

Rasmussen has been a New York Yankees nightmare, posting a 1.03 ERA across eight career outings against the Bronx Bombers. This type of stat is meaningless without context, and we have it here. He's been able to do this because the Yankees are constantly reliant on their power, and Rasmussen is one of the best barrel suppression arms in baseball, sitting in the 96th percentile in such rates this season. Playbale to +100. 

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