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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.49 |
+100 
|
o8.5 -104 
|
+1.5 -190 
|
|
5.01 |
-110 
|
u8.5 -113 
|
-1.5 +140
|
Kansas City
- Under is 7-0-1 in Royals last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Royals are 5-1 in Wachas last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Bachars last 5 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 home games.
Top Projection
Brandon Lowe o0.5 Total RBIs (+178)
o0.5+178
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.78 |
+128
|
o7.5 +100 
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
3.83 |
-142 
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +146
|
Boston
- Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 vs. American League East.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay
- Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Jaxs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
Nate Eaton o0.5 Total RBIs (+375)
o0.5+375
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.20 |
+203
|
o6.5 -141
|
+1.5 -110
|
|
4.49 |
-230
|
u7.5 -135
|
-1.5 -102
|
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-1-1 in last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cleveland
- Over is 5-0-1 in Guardians last 6 overall.
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 home games.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Guardians last 6 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.93 |
-155
|
o9.5 +100
|
-1.5 +102
|
|
4.61 |
+138
|
u9.5 -105
|
+1.5 -115
|
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cubs last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Lowders last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 6-1 in Lowders last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Top Projection
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (+230)
o0.5+230
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.27 |
+131
|
o7.5 -130
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
4.81 |
-140
|
u8.5 -122
|
-1.5 +145
|
Atlanta
- Over is 7-0-1 in Braves last 8 overall.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 road games.
- Over is 7-0-1 in Braves last 8 on grass.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 vs. American League West.
Houston
- Astros are 8-1 in Browns last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 7-1 in Astros last 8 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-1 in Astros last 8 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Browns last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.72 |
+102
|
o8.0 -115
|
+1.5 -210
|
|
4.79 |
-115
|
u8.5 -122
|
-1.5 +175
|
Detroit
- Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1 in Martins last 7 starts as a home underdog.
- White Sox are 10-1 in Martins last 11 starts as a home underdog.
- White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Top Projection
Brenton Doyle o1.5 Total Bases (+260)
o1.5+285
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.73 |
+115
|
o8.5 -115
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.93 |
-125
|
u9.0 -120
|
-1.5 +155 
|
Washington
- Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 road games.
- Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
St. Louis
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. National League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Mathews' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Mathews' last 4 starts on grass.
Top Projection
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
o0.5+167
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.43 |
+150
|
o7.0 -122
|
+1.5 -150
|
|
4.42 |
-160
|
u7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +135
|
Toronto
- Over is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League West.
Texas
- Over is 9-0 in Rangers last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in deGroms last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Brandon Nimmo o1.5 Total Bases (+205)
o1.5+205
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.66 |
-155
|
o10.5 -122
|
-1.5 -105
|
|
5.03 |
+141
|
u11.0 -110
|
+1.5 -110
|
Seattle
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 vs. National League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Colorado
- Over is 6-0-1 in Rockies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0-2 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Suganos last 5 interleague starts.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.85 |
-115
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -250
|
|
4.33 |
+105
|
u8.5 -125
|
-1.5 +200
|
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 on grass.
LA Angels
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts as a home underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 home starts.
- Under is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Jose Siri o1.5 Total Bases (+255)
o1.5+255
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.51 |
+130
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.60 |
-140
|
u8.5 -121
|
-1.5 +147
|
Miami
- Over is 6-0-1 in Marlins last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Alcantaras last 4 starts on grass.
San Diego
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Padres last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 8-0 in Padres last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Top Projection
Heriberto Hernandez o0.5 Total RBIs (+214)
o0.5+214
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.24 |
+100
|
o8.0 -105
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
4.68 |
-113
|
u8.5 -124
|
-1.5 +170
|
NY Yankees
- Over is 5-0-1 in Yankees last 6 road games.
- Yankees are 5-0 in Warrens last 5 starts as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Yankees last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Arizona
- Over is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. American League East.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
- Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Top Projection
Lars Nootbaar o0.5 Total RBIs (+280)
o0.5+280
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.71 |
+230
|
o8.5 +100
|
+2.0 -120
|
|
5.24 |
-260
|
u8.5 -111
|
-2.0 -108
|
San Francisco
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 road games.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
LA Dodgers
- Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 overall.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 on grass.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.07 |
-200
|
o7.0 -157
|
-1.5 -115
|
|
3.65 |
+176
|
u7.5 -108
|
+1.5 +100
|
Milwaukee
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Brewers are 5-0 in Misiorowskis last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Baltimore
- Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Orioles are 4-0 in Youngs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Orioles are 4-0 in Youngs last 4 interleague starts.
- Orioles are 5-1 in Youngs last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Colton Cowser o0.5 Total RBIs (+412)
o0.5+425
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.33 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.08 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East.
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Yesavages last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 overall.
Baltimore
- Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.99 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.31 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
- Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 road games.
Detroit
- Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 interleague games as an underdog.
- Tigers are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Tigers last 4 home games.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.81 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.19 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Minnesota
- Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 7-1 in Twins last 8 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 overall.
San Francisco
- Over is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 games a home underdog.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Giants last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.35 |
+115
|
o6.5 -150
|
-1.5 +210
|
|
|
4.44 |
-135
|
u9.5 -339
|
+2.5 -450
|
Tampa Bay
- Over is 7-0-1 in Rasmussens last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 during game 1 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rasmussens last 5 starts vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 vs. American League East.
NY Yankees
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
- Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
KC
@
PIT
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:35 PM ET
Moneyline
PIT (-120)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Kansas City's lineup is completely lost right now, hitting an MLB-worst .197 with a punchless 73 wRC+ over their last twelve games. Pittsburgh's pitching staff gets an easy target here, giving the home club a straightforward path to cash.
Strikeouts Thrown
Lake Bachar o1.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+120)
Projection 1.88
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Lake Bachar in the 77th percentile when assessing his strikeout talent.. Lake Bachar will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against 6 opposing batters in this matchup.. Home field advantage generally improves pitcher metrics in all categories, and Lake Bachar will hold that advantage in today's game.. Lake Bachar's 2712-rpm fastball spin rate this year is in the 100th percentile among all starters.. Lake Bachar's high usage rate of his secondary pitches (60.7% since the start of last season) figures to work in his favor considering they are typically much more effective than fastballs.
BOS
@
TB
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Bases
Junior Caminero o1.5 Total Bases (+117)
Projection 1.85
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Junior Caminero projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #1 venue in the majors for boosting home runs to righties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. Considering Patrick Sandoval's large platoon split, Junior Caminero will have an enormous advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate today.. Junior Caminero pulls many of his flyballs (39% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.
Total Bases
Victor Mesa Jr. u1.5 Total Bases (-270)
Projection 0.68
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Victor Mesa Jr. in the 19th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.. Victor Mesa Jr. is projected to hit 8th in the lineup today.. Given Patrick Sandoval's large platoon split, Victor Mesa Jr. will be at a tremendous disadvantage batting from the same side of the dish in this game.. Victor Mesa Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 88th percentile) and will be challenged by MLB's 9th-deepest CF fences in today's game.. The Boston Red Sox outfield defense grades out as the 4th-strongest out of all the teams today.
ATH
@
CLE
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+630)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
It's a tough matchup, but this is too long for Shea Langeliers, with a fair probability of 17%. You're not going to find Langeliers longer than this, as his home run prices in the first two games of the series were 5.25x and 4.75x. Today's 7.3x is a big difference and too much of an adjustment, even against Gavin Williams. Langeliers hasn't gone deep in his six games since returning to the lineup, but he's hitting .300, and Williams has allowed 25 dingers this year with the 25th-worst HR/FB rate among MLB starters.
Total RBIs
Jose Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Jose Ramirez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The #2 park in the majors for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field.. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. Jose Ramirez pulls a lot of his flyballs (43% — 99th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
CHC
@
CIN
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total Bases
JJ Bleday o1.5 Total Bases (+195)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
JJ Bleday is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup.. The #4 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.. JJ Bleday pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.2% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.. Extreme flyball batters like JJ Bleday tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like David Peterson.
Total Bases
Michael Busch o1.5 Total Bases (+118)
Projection 1.96
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Michael Busch is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #4 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. In the majors, Great American Ball Park's right field fences are the 8th-shallowest.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.
ATL
@
HOU
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-153)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
Yordan Alvarez’s 1.5 hits, runs and RBI prop is worth attacking Sunday, with the Houston Astros slugger surpassing the mark more than 75% of the time across his 33-game elite-rating sample on Batters-Box. Alvarez also enters Sunday with a .600 SLG, .343 ISO, 53%+ hard-hit rate and 14.3% barrel rate over his last 10 games. He draws Braves southpaw Martin Perez, whose entire pitch mix Alvarez covers. While Alvarez’s batting average dips against lefties, he still owns a .500 SLG and .833 OPS. Perez has allowed his last 60 left-handed hitters to post a .409 xBA, .563 xSLG and .425 xwOBA.
Total Home Runs
Ronald Acuna Jr. o0.5 Total Home Runs (+406)
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
Ronald Acuna Jr. leads MLB with seven dingers in September, including three in his last four games.
The Braves star has an insane .714 SLG and 1.096 OPS this month, while he also carries a .444 average and 1.111 OPS in his career when facing Astros starter Hunter Brown.
DET
@
CHW
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Hits
Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total Hits (-127)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami has struggled at the plate lately, but there are plenty of reasons to expect a bounce-back against Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton. Murakami owns the No. 1 rating on Batters-Box among players with at least 100 at-bats and records a hit nearly 62% of the time when rated elite. He also covers more than 70% of Melton’s arsenal. Melton has struggled against left-handed hitters, with his last 60 allowing a 46.5% hard-hit rate, 11.6% barrel rate, and .368 xBA. Murakami is worth backing to record a hit at -145 or better.
Total RBIs
Colt Keith o0.5 Total RBIs (+265)
Projection 0.47
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Colt Keith's batting average ability is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Colt Keith is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best park in the majors for boosting offensive stats to left-handed batters.. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball.. Batting from the opposite that Davis Martin throws from, Colt Keith will have an edge in today's game.
WAS
@
STL
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:15 PM ET
Total Bases
James Wood o1.5 Total Bases (+128)
Projection 1.74
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the 4th-best hitter in MLB when assessing his BABIP talent.. James Wood is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the slate at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. James Wood has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 104.7-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal EV of 100.7-mph.
Total Bases
JJ Wetherholt o1.5 Total Bases (+149)
Projection 1.71
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, JJ Wetherholt ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. JJ Wetherholt is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the slate at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. JJ Wetherholt will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jake Irvin today.
TOR
@
TEX
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:35 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kazuma Okamoto o0.5 Total Home Runs (+500)
Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst
Okamoto has been the main source of power for the Toronto Blue Jays this season, and is my bet to go yard against the vet deGrom. Okamoto has put together an incredible rookie campaign with 33 homers, hitting five of them in September alone. deGrom throws his fastball 44% of the time - a pitch Kazuma has hit out of the yard 22 times this season.
Total
u7.5 (-120)
Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst
I haven't seen a Spencer Miles opener day I haven't liked, so we're going to ride with the Under here. Miles hasn't allowed an earned run since Aug. 8, throwing up 14 consecutive zeros in each appearance since - we'll take that to the bank. On the other side is veteran ace Jacob deGrom, who gets a struggling Toronto Blue Jays offense. The bats are cold in Toronto, scoring two or fewer runs in three of their last four games.
SEA
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COL
Sun, Sep 20 • 3:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Cal Raleigh o0.5 Total Home Runs (+257)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
Total
o10.5 (-119)
Ethan Diamandas
Betting Analyst
Play Over 10.5 to 55%. Sugano is struggling, Kade Anderson brings a 5.33 ERA into Coors, and Colorado’s staff owns a 7.94 ERA over its last 10 games.
MIN
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LAA
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:07 PM ET
Total RBIs
Jose Siri o0.5 Total RBIs (+300)
Projection 0.46
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his home run skill, Jose Siri ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences in MLB.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Out of every team in action today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jose Siri will hold that advantage in today's game.
Total Bases
Walker Jenkins o1.5 Total Bases (+215)
Projection 1.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Angel Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences in MLB.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Walker Jenkins will hold the platoon advantage over Ryan Johnson in today's matchup.. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst among all the teams playing today.. Walker Jenkins has made big gains with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 9.4% seasonal rate to 28.6% in the past week's worth of games.
MIA
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SD
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Fernando Tatis Jr. o0.5 Total Home Runs (+390)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Fernando Tatis Jr. is crushing Sandy Alcantara’s pitch mix.
He has managed an impressive .333 ISO with a 20.7% barrel rate and 69.2% hard hit rate over the last 25 games when facing Alcantara’s four most-used pitches.
Using the same criteria, Tatis Jr. owns a low 4.3% walk rate. He is tearing the cover off the ball and not doing so aggressively. He’s not grinding out free passes.
Moneyline
SD (-134)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
I’m on the San Diego Padres up to 58%.
Sandy Alcantara has allowed at least four runs in four of his past five starts, posting a 5.52 xFIP along the way.
It’ll be tough to get back on track against the San Diego Padres. They rank sixth in hard hit rate, fifth in xwOBA, and first in xSLG against right-handed pitching in September.
NYY
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AZ
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:10 PM ET
Total
u8.5 (-114)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
The way Warren has been pitching, runs will already be at a premium for the Diamondbacks, while if Burnes can lock in, it should be the same for the Yankees. The Arizona right-hander owns a 3.39 xERA and just a 37.50% hard-hit rate since returning. If he can limit those hard-hit balls, this could end up being a pitching duel.
Moneyline
NYY (-114)
Colby Marchio
Contributor
Will Warren has been pitching at an elite level lately, posting a 0.64 ERA, 3.08 FIP and 1.00 WHIP over his last three starts. With Arizona striking out at a high rate as of late, Warren has a strong opportunity to shut down the Diamondbacks lineup.
On the other side, Corbin Burnes has been solid since returning, but he is allowing a near-17% barrel rate, while opposing hitters have a .360 xwOBA.
With the Yankees generating a hard-hit rate above 43% lately, I expect New York to bounce back and give Warren enough run support this afternoon.
SF
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LAD
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:10 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Mookie Betts o0.5 Total Home Runs (+450)
Josh Inglis
Betting Analyst
The HR props at Dodger Stadium are popping for the home side for a couple of reasons, and I'm investing. Dodger Stadium has some of the better hitting conditions today, with near-80-degree temperatures and 9-mph winds blowing out to center field. Next is the plus-plus matchup. Lefty Matt Wilkinson will open and could be pushed to eat 12-plus outs. He pitched to a 5.15 ERA in Triple-A this season and gave up seven home runs in 43-plus innings. He's already had a three-HR game against the Mets in just three frames of work. The +EV home run, per the projections today, is Mookie Betts at 5.5x with a fair price of 4x. He has been ripping at the plate of late, going 7-for-8 in the series with two home runs and slashing .397/.493/.794 in September. It's another mispriced homer in the soft Sunday markets.
Total Home Runs
Teoscar Hernandez o0.5 Total Home Runs (+286)
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
Matt Wilkinson is essentially a two-pitch guy when facing right-handed bats, tossing his four-seamer 59% and his changeup 27%. This is music to the ears of Teoscar Hernandez, who has blasted changeups this year (151 wRC+) and has hit four-seamers (157 wRC+) better than any other offering throughout his career.
MIL
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BAL
Sun, Sep 20 • 7:20 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Jackson Chourio o0.5 Total Home Runs (+398)
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst
Jackson Chourio owns a .475 xSLG with a 12.4% barrel rate this season and has hit 47.0% of his batted balls at 95 mph or harder. He's developed into one of the Brewers' most consistent sources of loud contact.
Young has kept his overall barrel rate relatively low, but hitters have still produced a .406 xSLG against him, and his lack of elite swing-and-miss stuff means Chourio should get opportunities to put the ball in play.
Total
u7.5 (-111)
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst
The Miz gives Baltimore a difficult assignment, but Brandon Young is the more interesting part of this handicap at such a low total. I like this to 7 at 50%.
His 4.42 xERA suggests some regression risk, but Young has allowed just a 6.7% barrel rate, giving him a path to limit the type of damaging contact. I expect Milwaukee to eventually get to him because of the aforementioned lack of groundball prowess, but it's unlikely to come in bulk if recent trends hold. The Brewers were held to just one run and three hits Saturday against a middling Trevor Rogers.
It's also helpful that the Brewers have enough bullpen depth to protect that type of game script late. I’ll take the Under.
TB
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NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Aaron Judge o1.5 Total Bases (+124)
Projection 1.87
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Aaron Judge projects as the best home run batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Aaron Judge is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Yankee Stadium as the 7th-best ballpark in the league for RHB home runs.. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitters such as Aaron Judge with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Drew Rasmussen who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.
Total RBIs
Austin Wells o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Austin Wells will have an edge in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball batters like Austin Wells generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Rasmussen.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense grades out as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
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