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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.37 |
+148 
|
o8.5 -105 
|
+1.5 -137
|
|
4.98 |
-170
|
u8.5 -104
|
-1.5 +130
|
Colorado
- Under is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Rockies last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Gordons last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Gordons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Detroit
- Under is 6-0-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. National League West.
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Ezequiel Tovar o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+319
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.90 |
+158 
|
o8.0 -110 
|
+1.5 -135 
|
|
5.24 |
-177
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +120 
|
NY Mets
- Over is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 overall.
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Coles last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Juan Soto o0.5 Total RBIs (+190)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.29 |
+105
|
o8.5 -134 
|
+1.5 -180
|
|
5.26 |
-120
|
u9.5 -121
|
-1.5 +160
|
Pittsburgh
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Pirates last 8 games following a loss.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Holmes' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Oneil Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
o0.5+160
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.94 |
-105
|
o8.0 -125
|
-1.5 +160
|
|
4.47 |
-108
|
u8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -170
|
Baltimore
- Under is 4-0-1 in Bradishs last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Bradishs last 4 starts vs. American League East.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road underdog.
Toronto
- Blue Jays are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Blue Jays are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
George Springer o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
o0.5+203
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.81 |
-155
|
o7.0 -180
|
-1.5 +110
|
|
4.07 |
+140
|
u8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -120
|
San Diego
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Kings last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Kings last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
San Francisco
- Over is 4-0-1 in Giants last 5 games a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Giants last 6 games following a loss.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 vs. National League West.
Top Projection
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+220)
o0.5+223
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.88 |
+100
|
o6.5 -244
|
+1.5 -210
|
|
4.57 |
-115
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +170
|
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Urenas last 5 interleague starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Urenas last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Washington
- Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Dylan Crews o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
o0.5+210
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.75 |
-195
|
o7.5 -120
|
-1.5 -105
|
|
3.79 |
+165
|
u8.5 -150
|
+1.5 -108
|
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
- Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 games on grass.
- Dodgers are 6-0 in Glasnows last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dodgers are 7-0 in their last 7 games following a win.
Miami
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 home games.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 on grass.
Top Projection
Heriberto Hernandez o0.5 Total RBIs (+272)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.39 |
-108
|
o8.5 -125
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
4.13 |
-108
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +150
|
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-1 in Guardians last 5 road games.
- Under is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Minnesota
- Over is 6-0-2 in Prielipps last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-0 in Prielipps last 5 starts a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Prielipps last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Over is 6-0 in Prielipps last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Jo Adell o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
o0.5+160
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.81 |
+165
|
o8.0 -125
|
+1.5 -130
|
|
5.54 |
-190
|
u8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +112
|
Kansas City
- Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Dobnaks last 5 starts overall.
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in Suarezs last 5 home starts.
- Red Sox are 4-0 in Suarezs last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Suarezs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.77 |
+125
|
o7.5 -125
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
4.65 |
-144
|
u8.0 -105
|
-1.5 +145
|
Houston
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
- Astros are 11-1 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 8-2 in Astros last 10 overall.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 during game 2 of a series.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Top Projection
Jeremy Pena o1.5 Total Bases (+134)
o1.5+135
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.03 |
+160
|
o8.0 -125
|
+1.5 -130
|
|
5.31 |
-185
|
u8.5 -112
|
-1.5 +116
|
Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0-1 in Singers last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0 in Singers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Singers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Singers last 4 road starts.
Milwaukee
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Top Projection
William Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
o0.5+185
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.20 |
+100
|
o7.0 -215
|
-1.5 +161
|
|
4.68 |
-110
|
u8.5 -110
|
-2.0 +225
|
Chi. White Sox
- Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
St. Louis
- Over is 6-0-1 in Cardinals last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Leahys last 6 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Leahys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0-2 in Leahys last 8 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.08 |
+108
|
o7.5 -115
|
+1.5 -205
|
|
4.94 |
-115
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +165
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 7-0 in Luzardos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Phillies are 6-0 in Luzardos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Atlanta
- Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 games as an underdog.
- Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Braves are 4-1 in Mahles last 5 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+196)
o0.5+200
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.86 |
+124
|
o7.5 -166
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
5.00 |
-140
|
u9.0 -135
|
-1.5 +145
|
Texas
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Rockers last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Rockers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Arizona
- Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games following a win.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a home favorite.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Pfaadts last 4 starts as a favorite.
Top Projection
Corey Seager o0.5 Total RBIs (+185)
o0.5+190
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.84 |
-170
|
o9.5 -110
|
-1.5 -110
|
|
4.80 |
+150
|
u10.5 -160
|
+1.5 -104
|
Seattle
- Mariners are 5-0 in Woos last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Woos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Jumps last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Over is 6-1 in last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+192)
o0.5+192
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.31 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.88 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Colorado
- Under is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Rockies last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Hughes' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 overall.
Detroit
- Under is 6-0-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. National League West.
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.85 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.85 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Kansas City
- Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Camerons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in Tolles last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0 in Tolles last 5 home starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.85 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.37 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Philadelphia
- Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 8-1 in Painters last 9 starts on grass.
- Over is 7-1 in Painters last 8 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 8-1 in Painters last 9 starts overall.
Atlanta
- Braves are 5-0 in Holmes' last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 13-1-1 in Holmes' last 15 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 games as an underdog.
- Over is 8-1 in Holmes' last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.59 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.40 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
- Under is 6-0-1 in Scotts last 7 starts as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Scotts last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Mets are 5-0 in Scotts last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
NY Yankees
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.53 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.09 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Washington
- Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 vs. American League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Irvins last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.70 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.98 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Baltimore
- Over is 6-0 in Rogers' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Ceases last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Ceases last 6 starts overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Ceases last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.28 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.39 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Houston
- Under is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 5-0-2 in Astros last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Astros are 5-0 in Wesneskis last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 4-0 in Peraltas last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.18 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3.88 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
- Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 games on grass.
- Over is 7-0 in Wrobleskis last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dodgers are 5-0 in Wrobleskis last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Miami
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 home games.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.36 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.30 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0 in Guardians last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Guardians last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Guardians are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Guardians last 7 games as an underdog.
Minnesota
- Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 12-3-1 in Twins last 16 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 overall.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.84 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.11 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Cincinnati
- Over is 5-0 in Burns' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
- Reds are 5-0 in Burns' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 8-1 in Reds last 9 vs. National League Central.
Milwaukee
- Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
COL
@
DET
Sat, Sep 12 • 1:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Ezequiel Tovar o0.5 Total RBIs (+326)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Among all parks, Comerica Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast forecasts for the 5th-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Sears throws from, Ezequiel Tovar will have an advantage in today's matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Ezequiel Tovar's true offensive skill to be a .293, providing some evidence that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .034 deviation between that mark and his actual .259 wOBA.. Posting a .271 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season , Ezequiel Tovar finds himself in the 77th percentile.
Total Bases
Zach McKinstry u1.5 Total Bases (-225)
Projection 0.78
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Zach McKinstry ranks in the 10th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Zach McKinstry is projected to hit 8th in the lineup today.. Comerica Park profiles as the #22 venue in the majors for left-handed base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 2nd-deepest centerfield fences in the majors are found in Comerica Park.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for pitchers.
NYM
@
NYY
Sat, Sep 12 • 1:35 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Ben Rice o0.5 Total Home Runs (+300)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
Total
o8.5 (+103)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
PIT
@
CHC
Sat, Sep 12 • 2:20 PM ET
Earned Runs Allowed
Paul Skenes o2.5 Earned Runs Allowed (+119)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play this pick down to +100. Paul Skenes has looked more vulnerable lately, posting a 4.70 FIP across his last two starts. Chicago already tagged him for five earned runs earlier this season, and the Cubs enter with a 134 wRC+ over their last 12 games.
Total Bases
Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+135)
Projection 1.89
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 88th percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. Brandon Lowe is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 82°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.
BAL
@
TOR
Sat, Sep 12 • 3:07 PM ET
Total RBIs
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+174)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 3rd-best batter in MLB when it comes to his batting average talent.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. Rogers Centre ranks as the #5 stadium in the majors for RHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.
Total RBIs
Coby Mayo o0.5 Total RBIs (+176)
Projection 0.63
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to his home run ability, Coby Mayo ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Coby Mayo has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (66% of the time), but he is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. Rogers Centre ranks as the #5 stadium in the majors for RHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all parks, Rogers Centre's centerfield fences are the 8th-shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters.
SD
@
SF
Sat, Sep 12 • 4:05 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-130)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I’m playing the Over to 57%.
Cesar Perdomo has pitched to a 0.80 WHIP and 0.90 ERA through his first two starts. His WHIP in AAA was almost double while his ERA was 4.20 runs higher, clear signals his numbers are smoke and mirrors.
Michael King’s xFIP sits at 4.43 the last 30 days. He has not been nearly as untouchable as his results suggest, which should allow the San Francisco Giants to chip in.
Total Bases
Manny Machado o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.76
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 15-mph in this game, the best of the day for bats.. Hitting from the opposite that Cesar Perdomo throws from, Manny Machado will have the upper hand in today's game.. Manny Machado has been hot in recent games, notching 2 homers over the last 7 days.
LAA
@
WAS
Sat, Sep 12 • 4:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Daylen Lile o1.5 Total Bases (+139)
Projection 1.6
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. The 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Nationals Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 83°.. Batting from the opposite that Walbert Urena throws from, Daylen Lile will have the upper hand today.. Bats such as Daylen Lile with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Walbert Urena who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.
Total RBIs
Yohandy Morales o0.5 Total RBIs (+255)
Projection 0.46
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yohandy Morales in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.. Homers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Nationals Park has the 6th-shallowest among all stadiums.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 81°.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Yohandy Morales will hold that advantage today.. Yohandy Morales is quite fast, ranking in the 82nd percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.53 ft/sec this year.
LAD
@
MIA
Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Tyler Glasnow o7.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+107)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play this prop down to +100. Tyler Glasnow is back missing bats, averaging 9.69 K/9 over his last two outings and striking out eight last time out. Miami has averaged nine strikeouts across its last three games, giving Glasnow a strong matchup to clear this number.
Total Bases
Teoscar Hernandez u1.5 Total Bases (-176)
Projection 0.98
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #1 stadium in the majors for suppressing home runs to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is LoanDepot Park.. LoanDepot Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. The LoanDepot Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -8° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching.. Tyler Phillips will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Teoscar Hernandez in today's game.. Teoscar Hernandez has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 4th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup.
CLE
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MIN
Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Moneyline
CLE (-120)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Gavin Williams and Bailey Ober offer an even starting duel, but Cleveland possesses baseball's most dominant active bullpen (2.83 SIERA, 5.9% walk rate over the last 14 days). In a tight matchup, I trust Cleveland's late-inning shutdown arms with the better bats to secure the win.
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jo Adell o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-135)
Projection 2.29
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When it comes to his home run talent, Jo Adell ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jo Adell is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 12.2-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Connor Prielipp throws from, Jo Adell will have the upper hand today.. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of every team today.
KC
@
BOS
Sat, Sep 12 • 4:10 PM ET
Strikeouts Thrown
Ranger Suarez o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+110)
Projection 6.11
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The Kansas City Royals have 4 hitters in their projected offense today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Luke Maile, Matthew Lugo, Jac Caglianone, Carter Jensen).. Jim Wolf projects as a Pitchers Umpire and is scheduled to be calling pitches in today's game.. According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), Adley Rutschman (the Red Sox's expected catcher in today's game) projects as a good pitch framer.. Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for pitching on the schedule today.
Total Bases
Wilyer Abreu o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.07
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wilyer Abreu in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Wilyer Abreu is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. Fenway Park grades out as the #3 ballpark in MLB for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Fenway Park's RF dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest.. Wilyer Abreu will hold the platoon advantage against Randy Dobnak in today's game.
HOU
@
TB
Sat, Sep 12 • 6:10 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-129)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I like the Over to 58%.
Peter Lambert sits in the 23rd percentile in ground ball rate this season. He’s not great at keeping the ball down, and the Rays excel at slapping it all over the field.
Ian Seymour ranks in the 12th percentile at limiting barrels and has paid the price of late, allowing 2.09 home runs per nine innings over his last 10 starts.
Total Bases
Jose Altuve o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.59
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Jose Altuve's batting average skill is projected to be in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jose Altuve is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today.. Tropicana Field grades out as the #1 park in the league for RHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hitting from the opposite that Ian Seymour throws from, Jose Altuve will have the upper hand in today's matchup.. Jose Altuve pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.4% — 99th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
CIN
@
MIL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:10 PM ET
Runs
Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Runs (+116)
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst
Play this pick down to +100. Elly De La Cruz is scorching, batting .474 over his last five games while scoring in eight of his previous nine. His .759 wOBA and six multi-hit performances over eight games give him plenty of opportunities to cross the plate again.
Total Bases
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 5th-best batter in MLB when assessing his BABIP talent.. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #8 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is American Family Field.. Among all parks, American Family Field has the 4th-lowest average fence height.. Built 602 feet above sea level, American Family Field has the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.
CHW
@
STL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Moneyline
CHW (-105)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Luis Castillo gives Chicago a decisive frontline starting edge over Kyle Leahy. While the White Sox bats are cold (78 wRC+), Chicago's bullpen has been lockdown over the past 14 days (2.11 ERA, 1.83 BB/9), neutralizing the Cardinals' offensive advantage.
Total RBIs
Andrew Benintendi o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Andrew Benintendi ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. Busch Stadium has the 7th-shortest fences in Major League Baseball.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate at 90°.. Using Statcast data, Andrew Benintendi grades out in the 90th percentile for power per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season at 30.500.
PHI
@
ATL
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Ronald Acuna Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (+145)
Projection 1.69
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Ronald Acuna Jr. projects as the 6th-best batter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. The #4 park in the league for boosting offensive stats to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park.. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather report projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
Total Bases
Brandon Marsh o1.5 Total Bases (+200)
Projection 1.39
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Marsh as the 12th-best batter in Major League Baseball as it relates to his BABIP skill.. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather report projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Mahle throws from, Brandon Marsh will have an advantage in today's game.. Brandon Marsh has compiled a .278 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, grading out in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
TEX
@
AZ
Sat, Sep 12 • 8:10 PM ET
Moneyline
TEX (+125)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Total Bases
Jake Burger o1.5 Total Bases (+150)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Chase Field profiles as the #3 stadium in baseball for overall right-handed offense, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Jake Burger has averaged 26.9 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season, checking in at the 79th percentile for power according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.. This year, Jake Burger's 12.5% Barrel%, an advanced standard for measuring power, places him in the 85th percentile among his peers.. Jake Burger's maximum exit velocity (a reliable stat to measure power) has been 113.6 mph this year, checking in at the 85th percentile.
SEA
@
ATH
Sat, Sep 12 • 9:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Max Muncy o1.5 Total Bases (+160)
Projection 1.67
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 78th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. Max Muncy is penciled in 5th in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. Among all major league parks, Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the hottest weather of all games today at 94°.
Total Bases
Julio Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (-110)
Projection 2.13
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his batting average talent, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 14th-best batter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Julio Rodriguez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #3 stadium in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.. Among all major league parks, Sutter Health Park has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the hottest weather of all games today at 94°.
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