MLB Game Overviews

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Updated 20:20 UTC · Odds Updated 20:15 UTC

AI Picks · 13 Bets · Aug 23
MIL Team Total o3.5 (-122)
MIL sits at 165 wRC+ vs RHP over its last 6, up sharply from 108 over its last 12, with a 55.3% hard-hit rate over the last 6 — a lineup crushing the ball right now. Tyler Mahle carries a 4.29 xERA over his last 3 with a 44.7% hard-hit rate allowed, and his 1.45 ERA over that stretch is pure sequencing luck he isn't earning. The market is pricing Mahle's shiny ERA rather than the contact he's giving up, undervaluing a hot MIL offense at plus-money-adjacent odds.
Found at 10:16 AM ET
MIL ML (-112)
Milwaukee's offense is red hot at 165 wRC+ vs RHP over its last 6, up from 108 over its last 12, with a 55.3% hard-hit rate that lines up perfectly against Tyler Mahle, whose 4.29 xERA over his last 3 badly undercuts his shiny 1.45 ERA and who allows a 44.7% hard-hit rate himself. MIL also owns the far better relief unit at 2.75 bullpen xERA versus 3.31 for ATL, and ATL's lineup is buried at 43 wRC+ vs LHP over its last 6 against a wild-but-live Drohan; a near-pickem price on the hotter, deeper club facing a pitcher due for negative regression is the mispricing.
Found at 4:20 PM ET
Games In Progress / Completed
BAL ML (+101)
Baz carries a 2.35 xERA over his last 3 and has smothered Tampa across their last 2 meetings (1.38 ERA, one earned run in each of 6 and 7 innings), while TBR's bat has cooled to a 101 wRC+ vs RHP over their last 6 from 134 over their last 12. The market is pricing Baz's shiny 5.19 ERA over his last 3 — a figure dragged up by a single 3-inning, 5-run blowup — rather than his underlying dominance, leaving the home side available at plus money in a spot he should be favored.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
Shane Baz o4.5 Ks (-126)
Baz owns a 29.2 K% over his last 3 with a 27.3 Whiff% behind it, and he has punched out 6 and 9 in his last two looks at Tampa. TBR's K% has climbed to 19.7 over their last 6 vs RHP from 14.1 over their last 12, so the contact profile the market is leaning on has eroded, making 4.5 a soft number for an arm averaging 7 strikeouts a start.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
Janson Junk u3.5 Ks (-139)
Junk carries an extreme 8.5% K rate and 6.8% whiff over his last 3, striking out just 1, 2, and 2 batters for a 1.7 K/start average. WSN makes contact at a 22.2% K rate vs RHP over its last 6, offering no boost to his bat-missing. Even at this price a pitcher averaging under two strikeouts a start is a strong under against a number more than double his output.
Found at 10:16 AM ET
KCR Team Total o4.5 (+114)
Kansas City is mashing right-handed pitching at a 138 wRC+ over their last 6, up from 105 over their last 12, and they draw Madden, who has thrown just 4.2 innings across 3 starts, sits 83 days removed from his last outing, and topped out at 48 pitches — he will not go deep. That funnels the game to Detroit's bullpen early, and a heater of a lineup facing a starter who cannot cover innings is worth more than the plus-money price on 4.5.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
Yusei Kikuchi u14.5 Outs (+124)
Kikuchi is making his first start in 116 days and threw only 35 pitches in his last outing, so he is not stretched out to cover the 4.83 innings this line demands. TEX has hit him for an 8.30 ERA across their last 3 meetings and sits at 110 wRC+ vs LHP over its last 6 (up from 85 over its last 12), a lineup positioned to run his pitch count up early. The market is pricing his elite 2.81 xERA and ignoring that his physical workload ceiling caps the outing well short of this number.
Found at 10:16 AM ET
TEX -1.5 (+134)
Quantrill has been dominant over his last 3 with a 2.49 xERA, 6.5 IP/gs, and a 2.22 ERA across 2 meetings vs LAA, who bring just an 83 wRC+ vs RHP over their last 6. TEX meanwhile has tagged Kikuchi for an 8.30 ERA over their last 3 meetings and is heating up at 110 wRC+ vs LHP over its last 6, with a bounce-back angle after being shut out last time out. At plus money the run line pays for TEX winning comfortably, an edge the near-even ML doesn't offer.
Found at 10:16 AM ET
Jake Bennett o4.5 Ks (-118)
San Francisco is striking out at a 34.6% clip over their last 6 vs LHP with a 30.4% Whiff% underneath it, both consistent with their last-12 marks, and Bennett brings a 22.4 K% and 24.6 Whiff% over his last 3. He has posted 4, 5, and 6 punchouts recently facing lesser whiff lineups, and the number sits at 4.5 against one of the most strikeout-prone offenses on the board.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
Shota Imanaga o5.5 Ks (-109)
Imanaga has a 30.9 K% and 31.6 Whiff% over his last 3 with 6, 5, and 10 strikeouts, and Seattle carries a 24.8 K% and 24.3 Whiff% over their last 6 vs LHP against a 79 wRC+ that cannot square him up. His 17.5-out line gives him the length to clear the number, and the market is discounting his bat-missing form against a lineup built to chase.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
PIT Team Total u2.5 (+114)
Snell has a 2.13 xERA with a 36.6 Whiff% and a 10.8 HH% over his last 3, and Pittsburgh's bat has cooled to an 88 wRC+ vs LHP over their last 6 with a 25.3 K%. He suppresses hard contact as well as anyone, Los Angeles' bullpen backs him with a 2.51 xERA, and the plus-money price on the Pirates staying under 2.5 undervalues how dominant this matchup is against a cold lineup.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
SDP Team Total o4.5 (+104)
Ober has a 5.38 xERA over his last 3 with a bloated 49.1 HH% and an 11.6 K% that won't bail him out, and San Diego is hitting at a 113 wRC+ vs RHP over their last 6 with a low 17.6 K%. At home where they've gone 9-1 over their last 10, a contact-heavy lineup against a starter surrendering that much hard contact should clear 4.5, and the market is offering it at plus money.
Found at 4:00 AM ET
CIN Team Total u3.5 (+110)
CIN's bats sit at just 68 wRC+ vs LHP over their last 6 and 74 over their last 12 with a 30.4% K rate over the last 6, a consistently poor and whiff-heavy profile now facing Mitch Bratt, whose 2.77 xERA and 2.81 ERA over his last 3 agree that his run prevention is genuine and who owns a 2.09 ERA across his last 3 home starts at 5.7 IP/gs. A frozen offense against an established elite arm should sit at 2-3 runs, but the market is pricing this at a coin flip and paying plus money for the under.
Found at 4:20 PM ET
AI-generated · For entertainment only · Not financial advice
TBR @ BAL
1:35 PM · Oriole Park at Camden YardsHitter Friendly
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Nick Martinez R
xERA3.55 (good)ERA4.91 (below)K%18.2 (avg)Whiff%14.3 (below)
More Stats
HH%36.1 (avg)Barrel%6.6 (good)IP/gs6.1 IP/gsH/gs7.7PC/gs90BB%2.6 (elite)
BAL vs RHP
L6
wRC+118 (above)K%25.4 (below)Whiff%26.4 (below)HH%42.0 (above)
L12
wRC+111 (avg)K%23.8 (avg)Whiff%24.7 (avg)HH%45.2 (elite)
Shane Baz R
xERA2.35 (elite)ERA5.19 (below)K%29.2 (elite)Whiff%27.3 (good)
More Stats
HH%48.9 (poor)Barrel%8.5 (avg)IP/gs5.8 IP/gsH/gs5.3PC/gs88BB%5.6 (good)
TBR vs RHP
L6
wRC+105 (avg)K%16.8 (above)Whiff%20.1 (above)HH%32.1 (below)
L12
wRC+132 (elite)K%14.2 (elite)Whiff%17.5 (elite)HH%33.6 (below)
Bullpens · Last 12
TBR
xERA 4.34 (avg)ERA 5.89 (poor)2d stress Fresh (1.0 IP/1g)
BAL
xERA 3.02 (good)ERA 4.04 (avg)2d stress Fresh (2.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalTBR-6000-2.5 (-440)O3.5 (+322)BAL+5000+2.5 (+328)U3.5 (-425)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalTBR+102+0.5 (-140)O4.5 (-128)BAL-125-0.5 (+108)U4.5 (-102)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UTBR4.5 (-102/-120)2.5 (+124/-160)BAL4.5 (+110/-140)2.5 (+105/-135)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UNick Martinez3.5 (-124 / +104)16.5 (-118 / -109)Shane Baz4.5 (+108 / -128)17.5 (-138 / +115)
Nick Martinez · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ BALW6.08641000
Aug 18vs TORL3.28259266
Aug 11@ ATHW9.010158044
Aug 5@ COLW5.27546000
Jul 31vs CHWL6.07727066
Shane Baz · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs TBRL5.29635333
Aug 18vs NYYL6.1104104233
Aug 12@ MINL3.06529155
Aug 7@ TEXL8.09393122
Aug 1vs PHIL6.19946111
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Nick Martinez
IPERAKHBB
vs BAL6.00.00elite4.01.00.0(1)
at BAL6.00.00elite4.01.00.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ BALW6.08641000
Shane Baz
IPERAKHBB
vs TBR6.12.47elite6.04.72.7(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs TBRL5.29635333
May 26vs TBRW7.09997211
May 20@ TBRL6.09462311
home starts5.83.62good5.75.02.0(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs TBRL5.29635333
Aug 18vs NYYL6.1104104233
Aug 1vs PHIL6.19946111
Weather · Hitter Friendly
81°F, Mainly Clear, Wind 9 mph W
APF 106 — Hitter Friendly
Flags · 9
  • TBR bullpen fresh (1.0 IP over 1g) — manager may hook starter early; lean SP K/outs UNDER
  • BAL bullpen fresh (2.0 IP over 1g) — manager may hook starter early; lean SP K/outs UNDER
  • TBR — Nick Martinez: 2026-08-18: 6 ER in 3.2 IP (ERA equiv 17) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • TBR — Nick Martinez: recent opponents low-K: ATH 16%, TOR 17% — recent opponents make less contact; today's lineup may be tougher
  • BAL — Shane Baz: last start: 104 pitches — high pitch count, may be on shorter leash today
  • BAL — Shane Baz: 2026-08-12: 5 ER in 3.0 IP (ERA equiv 15) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • BAL — Shane Baz: low-K outing 2026-08-12 (2 Ks vs avg 7.0) — stuff was flat that day
  • BAL — Shane Baz: recent opponents high-K: TEX 31%, NYY 31% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • TREND: DIVISIONAL GAME (AL East) — familiarity between rivals tends to narrow the talent gap; the underdog can carry a bit more value than the price suggests
BAL ML (+101)
Baz carries a 2.35 xERA over his last 3 and has smothered Tampa across their last 2 meetings (1.38 ERA, one earned run in each of 6 and 7 innings), while TBR's bat has cooled to a 101 wRC+ vs RHP over their last 6 from 134 over their last 12. The market is pricing Baz's shiny 5.19 ERA over his last 3 — a figure dragged up by a single 3-inning, 5-run blowup — rather than his underlying dominance, leaving the home side available at plus money in a spot he should be favored.
Shane Baz o4.5 Ks (-126)
Baz owns a 29.2 K% over his last 3 with a 27.3 Whiff% behind it, and he has punched out 6 and 9 in his last two looks at Tampa. TBR's K% has climbed to 19.7 over their last 6 vs RHP from 14.1 over their last 12, so the contact profile the market is leaning on has eroded, making 4.5 a soft number for an arm averaging 7 strikeouts a start.
TOR @ NYY
1:35 PM · Yankee StadiumHitter Friendly
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Jose Soriano R
xERA5.06 (below)ERA2.76 (elite)K%13.4 (below)Whiff%26.3 (good)
More Stats
HH%46.2 (poor)Barrel%5.8 (good)IP/gs5.4 IP/gsH/gs5.7PC/gs94BB%7.5 (avg)
NYY vs RHP
L6
wRC+87 (below)K%31.3 (poor)Whiff%26.9 (below)HH%41.7 (above)
L12
wRC+78 (poor)K%28.2 (poor)Whiff%24.9 (avg)HH%46.1 (elite)
Carlos Rodon L
xERA3.73 (good)ERA2.51 (elite)K%25.0 (good)Whiff%33.1 (elite)
More Stats
HH%32.4 (good)Barrel%8.1 (avg)IP/gs4.8 IP/gsH/gs3.0PC/gs79BB%13.3 (poor)
TOR vs LHP
L6
wRC+151 (elite)K%20.7 (avg)Whiff%21.0 (avg)HH%25.0 (poor)
L12
wRC+115 (above)K%16.9 (above)Whiff%17.0 (elite)HH%20.6 (poor)
Bullpens · Last 12
TOR
xERA 2.76 (elite)ERA 3.11 (good)2d stress Stressed (7.3 IP/1g)
NYY
xERA 2.30 (elite)ERA 1.42 (elite)2d stress Normal (3.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalTOR+4.5 (-275)O10.5 (+148)NYY-4.5 (+375)U10.5 (-110)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalTOR+108+0.5 (-135)O4.5 (+106)NYY-135-0.5 (+104)U4.5 (-138)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UTOR3.5 (-113/-113)1.5 (-130/+100)NYY3.5 (-145/+114)1.5 (-160/+124)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UJose Soriano5.5 (+109 / -138)16.5 (-117 / -104)Carlos Rodon4.5 (-146 / +130)15.5 (+155 / +152)
Jose Soriano · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ NYYL5.010077355
Aug 18@ TBRW5.29129033
Aug 12vs BOSW6.09044211
Aug 7@ PHIW4.29434312
Jul 26@ SFGW5.08553301
Carlos Rodon · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs TORW4.07622212
Aug 18@ BALW4.06642211
Jun 28@ BOSL5.09661402
Jun 23@ DETW5.18756233
Jun 17vs CHWW5.09977133
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Jose Soriano
IPERAKHBB
vs NYY6.03.75avg6.56.52.0(2)
at NYY6.03.75avg6.56.52.0(2)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ NYYL5.010077355
Jun 16@ NYYW7.010166100
Carlos Rodon
IPERAKHBB
vs TOR4.72.57elite4.33.73.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs TORW4.07622212
May 21vs TORL5.09573311
Jul 21@ TORL5.010746524
home starts5.03.00good5.33.72.0(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs TORW4.07622212
Jun 17vs CHWW5.09977133
Jun 4vs CLEW6.09672311
Weather · Hitter Friendly
79°F, Overcast, Wind 8 mph SW
APF 103 — Hitter Friendly
Flags · 6
  • TOR — Jose Soriano: Whiff% 26.3 (last 3 starts) is well above what K% 13.4 shows — his strikeout rate looks undervalued, more Ks may be due
  • TOR bullpen stressed (7.3 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • TOR — Jose Soriano: recent opponents low-K: PHI 14%, BOS 16%, TBR 17% — recent opponents make less contact; today's lineup may be tougher
  • NYY — Carlos Rodon: last start: 66 pitches — short outing, possible injury concern or early hook news ↗
  • NYY — Carlos Rodon: recent opponents high-K: DET 26%, BAL 28% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • TREND: DIVISIONAL GAME (AL East) — familiarity between rivals tends to narrow the talent gap; the underdog can carry a bit more value than the price suggests
STL @ PHI
1:35 PM · Citizens Bank ParkHitter Friendly
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Kyle Leahy R
xERA3.11 (good)ERA1.80 (elite)K%33.3 (elite)Whiff%27.1 (good)
More Stats
HH%45.0 (below)Barrel%7.5 (good)IP/gs5.0 IP/gsH/gs5.7PC/gs78BB%0.0 (elite)
PHI vs RHP
L6
wRC+149 (elite)K%13.7 (elite)Whiff%18.9 (above)HH%33.9 (below)
L12
wRC+127 (above)K%15.8 (elite)Whiff%18.3 (above)HH%37.4 (avg)
C. Sanchez L
xERA3.22 (good)ERA1.59 (elite)K%27.1 (good)Whiff%31.1 (elite)
More Stats
HH%31.1 (good)Barrel%2.2 (elite)IP/gs5.7 IP/gsH/gs6.0PC/gs94BB%7.1 (avg)
STL vs LHP
L6
wRC+134 (elite)K%25.9 (below)Whiff%18.6 (above)HH%39.6 (avg)
L12
wRC+138 (elite)K%22.5 (avg)Whiff%20.2 (above)HH%37.1 (avg)
Bullpens · Last 12
STL
xERA 3.98 (avg)ERA 4.46 (avg)2d stress Elevated (5.0 IP/1g)
PHI
xERA 3.79 (avg)ERA 3.66 (good)2d stress Elevated (4.3 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalSTL+203+1.5 (-850)O7.5 (+370)PHI+550-1.5 (+490)U9.5 (-113)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalSTL+186+0.5 (+114)O4.5 (+116)PHI-230-0.5 (-148)U4.5 (-152)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/USTL3.5 (+122/-154)1.5 (+114/-145)PHI4.5 (-113/-113)2.5 (+100/-130)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UKyle Leahy3.5 (-115 / +102)13.5 (-112 / -102)C. Sanchez6.5 (-128 / +113)18.5 (+148 / -188)
Kyle Leahy · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ PHIW4.06342200
Aug 18@ CINW5.09063000
Aug 12vs PHIW5.08166011
Aug 7vs COLW5.08288022
Jul 31@ TORL6.09836111
C. Sanchez · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs STLW6.210379044
Aug 17vs MIAW6.09068311
Aug 11@ STLL6.08974000
Aug 6vs WSNW5.09866222
Aug 1@ BALW6.099112500
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Kyle Leahy
IPERAKHBB
vs PHI4.51.00elite5.04.01.0(2)
at PHI4.00.00elite4.02.02.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ PHIW4.06342200
Aug 12vs PHIW5.08166011
C. Sanchez
IPERAKHBB
vs STL6.12.97elite7.35.71.0(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs STLW6.210379044
Aug 11@ STLL6.08974000
May 12vs STLL6.09884322
home starts5.73.66good6.37.71.7(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs STLW6.210379044
Aug 17vs MIAW6.09068311
Aug 6vs WSNW5.09866222
Weather · Hitter Friendly
78°F, Overcast, Wind 9 mph W
APF 104 — Hitter Friendly
Flags · 4
  • STL offense: K% 25.9 (last 6) is well above what Whiff% 18.6 supports — strikeout rate looks due for positive regression (fewer Ks)
  • STL bullpen elevated (5.0 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • PHI bullpen elevated (4.3 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • PHI — C. Sanchez: recent opponents high-K: WSN 42%, STL 26% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
WSN @ MIA
1:40 PM · loanDepot park (Roof Closed)
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
TBD
xERA?ERA?K%?Whiff%?
More Stats
HH%?Barrel%?IP/gsH/gs?PC/gs?BB%?
MIA
No data
Janson Junk R
xERA4.46 (avg)ERA3.21 (good)K%8.5 (poor)Whiff%6.8 (poor)
More Stats
HH%38.0 (avg)Barrel%4.0 (elite)IP/gs4.7 IP/gsH/gs5.7PC/gs79BB%6.8 (good)
WSN vs RHP
L6
wRC+51 (poor)K%22.2 (avg)Whiff%22.2 (avg)HH%32.3 (below)
L12
wRC+73 (poor)K%21.7 (avg)Whiff%22.0 (avg)HH%33.0 (below)
Bullpens · Last 12
WSN
xERA 3.41 (good)ERA 3.95 (avg)2d stress Elevated (5.3 IP/1g)
MIA
xERA 2.73 (elite)ERA 4.64 (below)2d stress Elevated (5.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalWSN+5000+3.5 (+130)O8.5 (+111)MIA-10000-3.5 (-158)U8.5 (-140)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalWSN+126+0.5 (-118)O4.5 (-108)MIA-158-0.5 (-110)U4.5 (-120)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UWSN3.5 (-113/-113)1.5 (-135/+105)MIA4.5 (+104/-125)2.5 (+100/-130)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UTBDJanson Junk3.5 (+110 / -139)16.5 (-128 / -104)
Janson Junk · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs WSNW4.26922011
Aug 17@ PHIL5.08828222
Aug 12vs PITW6.08124112
Aug 6@ ATLL3.04715122
Jul 31@ NYMW5.07943201
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Janson Junk
IPERAKHBB
vs WSN4.86.92poor3.75.71.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs WSNW4.26922011
May 9vs WSNW6.09467244
Sep 8vs WSNL4.18638266
home starts4.81.88elite3.34.30.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs WSNW4.26922011
Aug 12vs PITW6.08124112
Jul 26vs SDPL4.27567011
Weather · Roof Closed
Flags · 4
  • WSN — TBD: first start of the season — no stats available yet
  • WSN bullpen elevated (5.3 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • MIA bullpen elevated (5.0 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • TREND: DIVISIONAL GAME (NL East) — familiarity between rivals tends to narrow the talent gap; the underdog can carry a bit more value than the price suggests
Janson Junk u3.5 Ks (-139)
Junk carries an extreme 8.5% K rate and 6.8% whiff over his last 3, striking out just 1, 2, and 2 batters for a 1.7 K/start average. WSN makes contact at a 22.2% K rate vs RHP over its last 6, offering no boost to his bat-missing. Even at this price a pitcher averaging under two strikeouts a start is a strong under against a number more than double his output.
ATH @ HOU
2:10 PM · Daikin Park (Roof Closed)
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Brady Basso
xERA?ERA?K%?Whiff%?
More Stats
HH%?Barrel%?IP/gsH/gs?PC/gs?BB%?
HOU
No data
Cristian Javier R
xERA4.79 (below)ERA5.40 (poor)K%13.6 (below)Whiff%21.4 (avg)
More Stats
HH%36.4 (avg)Barrel%5.5 (good)IP/gs5.0 IP/gsH/gs6.7PC/gs88BB%3.0 (elite)
ATH vs RHP
L6
wRC+95 (avg)K%15.7 (elite)Whiff%22.2 (avg)HH%33.8 (below)
L12
wRC+105 (avg)K%16.0 (above)Whiff%21.8 (avg)HH%33.1 (below)
Bullpens · Last 12
ATH
xERA 4.30 (avg)ERA 6.65 (poor)2d stress Normal (3.0 IP/1g)
HOU
xERA 3.82 (avg)ERA 4.50 (below)2d stress Elevated (4.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalATH+171+1.5 (-195)O15.5 (-132)HOU-190-1.5 (+164)U15.5 (+105)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalATH+145+0.5 (-102)O4.5 (-146)HOU-182-0.5 (-128)U4.5 (+112)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UATH3.5 (-120/-102)1.5 (-140/+110)HOU4.5 (-122/+100)2.5 (-125/-105)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UBrady BassoCristian Javier4.5 (+101 / -122)15.5 (+120 / -148)
Cristian Javier · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs ATHL4.09084233
Aug 18vs LAAL4.08755122
Aug 9@ SDPL5.08628144
Aug 3vs TORL6.08527033
Jul 27@ LAAW5.0*7073000
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Cristian Javier
IPERAKHBB
vs ATH3.89.47poor4.75.32.7(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs ATHL4.09084233
Apr 3@ ATHL3.28226566
Sep 23@ ATHL4.27946134
home starts4.75.14below5.05.31.0(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs ATHL4.09084233
Aug 18vs LAAL4.08755122
Aug 3vs TORL6.08527033
Weather · Roof Closed
Flags · 7
  • ATH — Brady Basso: first start of the season — no stats available yet
  • ATH offense: Whiff% 22.2 (last 6) is well above what K% 15.7 shows — strikeout rate may be undervalued, more Ks could be due
  • HOU bullpen elevated (4.0 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • HOU — Cristian Javier: recent bullpen appearance: 2026-07-27, 2026-07-19 — may affect pitch count or availability
  • HOU — Cristian Javier: 2026-08-09: 4 ER in 5.0 IP (ERA equiv 7) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • HOU — Cristian Javier: recent opponents low-K: TOR 17%, SDP 18% — recent opponents make less contact; today's lineup may be tougher
  • TREND: DIVISIONAL GAME (AL West) — familiarity between rivals tends to narrow the talent gap; the underdog can carry a bit more value than the price suggests
NYM @ CHW
2:10 PM · Rate FieldNeutral Conditions
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Nolan McLean R
xERA4.22 (avg)ERA3.71 (good)K%19.4 (avg)Whiff%18.0 (avg)
More Stats
HH%37.5 (avg)Barrel%6.2 (good)IP/gs5.7 IP/gsH/gs5.0PC/gs93BB%12.5 (below)
CHW vs RHP
L6
wRC+92 (below)K%23.7 (avg)Whiff%29.7 (poor)HH%36.8 (avg)
L12
wRC+109 (avg)K%23.2 (avg)Whiff%25.9 (below)HH%39.5 (avg)
Sean Newcomb
xERA?ERA?K%?Whiff%?
More Stats
HH%?Barrel%?IP/gsH/gs?PC/gs?BB%?
NYM
No data
Bullpens · Last 12
NYM
xERA 3.43 (good)ERA 2.95 (elite)2d stress Normal (2.7 IP/1g)
CHW
xERA 3.42 (good)ERA 3.64 (good)2d stress Normal (3.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalNYM+185-1.5 (+340)O1.5 (-120)CHW-143-1.5 (+390)U1.5 (+100)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalNYM-132-0.5 (+108)O4.5 (-102)CHW+106+0.5 (-140)U4.5 (-128)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UNYM4.5 (+114/+110)2.5 (+120/-154)CHW3.5 (-122/+100)1.5 (-140/+110)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UNolan McLean6.5 (+115 / -127)17.5 (-125 / +118)Sean Newcomb
Nolan McLean · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ CHWL6.09261400
Aug 17vs SDPW6.010336411
Aug 11@ ATLL6.08531211
Aug 6@ CLEW5.09488355
Jul 30vs MIAW6.19966222
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Nolan McLean
IPERAKHBB
vs CHW6.00.00elite6.01.04.0(1)
at CHW6.00.00elite6.01.04.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ CHWL6.09261400
Weather · Neutral Conditions
71°F, Clear, Wind 10 mph NNE
APF 99 — Neutral
Flags · 5
  • CHW — Sean Newcomb: first start of the season — no stats available yet
  • CHW offense: Whiff% 29.7 (last 6) is well above what K% 23.7 shows — strikeout rate may be undervalued, more Ks could be due
  • NYM — Nolan McLean: last start: 103 pitches — high pitch count, may be on shorter leash today
  • NYM — Nolan McLean: 2026-08-06: 5 ER in 5.0 IP (ERA equiv 9) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • NYM — Nolan McLean: recent opponents low-K: CLE 18%, SDP 18% — recent opponents make less contact; today's lineup may be tougher
DET @ KCR
2:10 PM · Kauffman StadiumNeutral Conditions
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
TBD
xERA?ERA?K%?Whiff%?
More Stats
HH%?Barrel%?IP/gsH/gs?PC/gs?BB%?
KCR
No data
Daniel Lynch L
xERA4.53 (below)ERA9.00 (poor)K%17.1 (avg)Whiff%23.6 (good)
More Stats
HH%36.0 (avg)Barrel%8.0 (good)IP/gs2.7 IP/gsH/gs2.7PC/gs48BB%11.4 (below)
DET vs LHP
L6
wRC+18 (poor)K%26.4 (below)Whiff%26.2 (below)HH%38.2 (avg)
L12
wRC+59 (poor)K%24.5 (below)Whiff%22.6 (avg)HH%38.7 (avg)
Bullpens · Last 12
DET
xERA 3.89 (avg)ERA 3.68 (good)2d stress Fresh (2.3 IP/1g)
KCR
xERA 4.18 (avg)ERA 3.35 (good)2d stress Elevated (4.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalDET+299+1.5 (-101)O19.5 (+130)KCR-200-1.5 (+130)U18.5 (-103)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalDET-108+0.5 (-154)O4.5 (-118)KCR-115-0.5 (+120)U4.5 (-110)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UDET4.5 (+104/-125)2.5 (+114/-145)KCR3.5 (-140/+114)2.5 (+120/-154)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UTBDDaniel Lynch2.5 (-120 / +100)11.5 (-138 / +104)
Daniel Lynch · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs DETW4.15924122
Aug 18vs ATHW4.04512211
Aug 12@ LADL2.13933033
Aug 7vs CHCL1.23523234
Aug 4vs MINW1.0*1111000
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Daniel Lynch
IPERAKHBB
vs DET4.14.39avg2.04.01.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs DETW4.15924122
home starts3.15.81poor1.73.01.7(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs DETW4.15924122
Aug 18vs ATHW4.04512211
Aug 7vs CHCL1.23523234
Weather · Neutral Conditions
80°F, Overcast, Wind 5 mph ENE
APF 102 — Neutral
Flags · 8
  • DET — TBD: first start of the season — no stats available yet
  • KCR — Daniel Lynch: small sample (8.0 IP over 3 starts) — stats may not reflect true ability
  • KCR — Daniel Lynch: avg 2.7 IP/gs — short outings, bullpen likely needed early
  • DET bullpen fresh (2.3 IP over 1g) — manager may hook starter early; lean SP K/outs UNDER
  • KCR bullpen elevated (4.0 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • KCR — Daniel Lynch: recent bullpen appearance: 2026-08-04, 2026-07-29 — may affect pitch count or availability
  • KCR — Daniel Lynch: last start: 45 pitches — short outing, possible injury concern or early hook news ↗
  • TREND: DIVISIONAL GAME (AL Central) — familiarity between rivals tends to narrow the talent gap; the underdog can carry a bit more value than the price suggests
KCR Team Total o4.5 (+114)
Kansas City is mashing right-handed pitching at a 138 wRC+ over their last 6, up from 105 over their last 12, and they draw Madden, who has thrown just 4.2 innings across 3 starts, sits 83 days removed from his last outing, and topped out at 48 pitches — he will not go deep. That funnels the game to Detroit's bullpen early, and a heater of a lineup facing a starter who cannot cover innings is worth more than the plus-money price on 4.5.
LAA @ TEX
2:35 PM · Globe Life Field (Roof Closed)
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Yusei Kikuchi L
xERA2.81 (elite)ERA3.46 (good)K%26.4 (good)Whiff%21.4 (avg)
More Stats
HH%35.3 (avg)Barrel%11.8 (below)IP/gs4.3 IP/gsH/gs3.7PC/gs71BB%7.5 (avg)
TEX vs LHP
L6
wRC+110 (avg)K%22.1 (avg)Whiff%21.3 (avg)HH%40.5 (above)
L12
wRC+85 (below)K%21.8 (avg)Whiff%21.9 (avg)HH%43.4 (above)
Cal Quantrill R
xERA2.49 (elite)ERA0.69 (elite)K%22.0 (avg)Whiff%18.8 (avg)
More Stats
HH%36.1 (avg)Barrel%2.8 (elite)IP/gs6.5 IP/gsH/gs4.0PC/gs88BB%6.0 (good)
LAA vs RHP
L6
wRC+83 (below)K%26.9 (below)Whiff%28.9 (poor)HH%35.3 (avg)
L12
wRC+88 (below)K%25.7 (below)Whiff%27.0 (below)HH%36.9 (avg)
Bullpens · Last 12
LAA
xERA 2.47 (elite)ERA 2.19 (elite)2d stress Normal (3.7 IP/1g)
TEX
xERA 2.98 (elite)ERA 4.54 (below)2d stress Elevated (4.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalLAA+4300+4.5 (+155)O7.5 (-106)TEX-6000-5.5 (+135)U7.5 (+100)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalLAA+122+0.5 (-122)O4.5 (-106)TEX-152-0.5 (-106)U4.5 (-122)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/ULAA3.5 (+100/-120)1.5 (-135/+105)TEX4.5 (+112/-135)2.5 (+110/-140)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UYusei Kikuchi4.5 (-117 / +102)14.5 (-144 / +125)Cal Quantrill3.5 (-125 / +108)15.5 (+102 / -110)
Yusei Kikuchi · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ TEXL5.08947155
Apr 29@ CHWL2.03512100
Apr 24@ KCRL5.09055255
Apr 18vs SDPL6.08684100
Apr 13@ NYYL3.18234444
Cal Quantrill · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs LAAW5.18766000
Aug 18vs WSNW7.09154000
Aug 12@ LAAL5.08564311
Aug 8vs BALW1.0*1000000
Aug 3vs SFGL6.08744113
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Yusei Kikuchi
IPERAKHBB
vs TEX4.78.94poor4.07.01.3(3)
at TEX5.07.20poor4.34.72.0(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ TEXL5.08947155
Aug 26@ TEXL4.08134366
Jul 29vs TEXW5.1105510034
Apr 15@ TEXL6.07963211
Cal Quantrill
IPERAKHBB
vs LAA5.00.89elite6.05.01.5(2)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs LAAW5.18766000
Aug 12@ LAAL5.08564311
home starts6.00.00elite5.55.00.0(2)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs LAAW5.18766000
Aug 18vs WSNW7.09154000
Weather · Roof Closed
Flags · 9
  • TEX bullpen elevated (4.0 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • LAA — Yusei Kikuchi: 116 days since last start (2026-04-29) — may not be fully stretched out news ↗
  • LAA — Yusei Kikuchi: last start: 35 pitches — short outing, possible injury concern or early hook news ↗
  • LAA — Yusei Kikuchi: 2026-04-24: 5 ER in 5.0 IP (ERA equiv 9) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • LAA — Yusei Kikuchi: recent opponents high-K: SDP 31%, CHW 27% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • TEX — Cal Quantrill: recent bullpen appearance: 2026-08-08, 2026-07-22 — may affect pitch count or availability
  • TEX — Cal Quantrill: recent opponents high-K: SFG 29%, LAA 27% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • TREND: TEX — was shut out 3-0 last time out — due for some offensive regression
  • TREND: DIVISIONAL GAME (AL West) — familiarity between rivals tends to narrow the talent gap; the underdog can carry a bit more value than the price suggests
Yusei Kikuchi u14.5 Outs (+124)
Kikuchi is making his first start in 116 days and threw only 35 pitches in his last outing, so he is not stretched out to cover the 4.83 innings this line demands. TEX has hit him for an 8.30 ERA across their last 3 meetings and sits at 110 wRC+ vs LHP over its last 6 (up from 85 over its last 12), a lineup positioned to run his pitch count up early. The market is pricing his elite 2.81 xERA and ignoring that his physical workload ceiling caps the outing well short of this number.
TEX -1.5 (+134)
Quantrill has been dominant over his last 3 with a 2.49 xERA, 6.5 IP/gs, and a 2.22 ERA across 2 meetings vs LAA, who bring just an 83 wRC+ vs RHP over their last 6. TEX meanwhile has tagged Kikuchi for an 8.30 ERA over their last 3 meetings and is heating up at 110 wRC+ vs LHP over its last 6, with a bounce-back angle after being shut out last time out. At plus money the run line pays for TEX winning comfortably, an edge the near-even ML doesn't offer.
CLE @ COL
3:10 PM · Coors FieldHot
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Foster Griffin L
xERA4.33 (avg)ERA4.20 (avg)K%23.1 (good)Whiff%17.5 (avg)
More Stats
HH%42.2 (below)Barrel%11.1 (below)IP/gs5.0 IP/gsH/gs5.3PC/gs81BB%7.7 (avg)
COL vs LHP
L6
wRC+57 (poor)K%24.3 (below)Whiff%22.5 (avg)HH%31.0 (below)
L12
wRC+51 (poor)K%23.6 (avg)Whiff%22.3 (avg)HH%29.2 (poor)
Tomoyuki Sugano R
xERA4.82 (below)ERA6.19 (poor)K%15.9 (below)Whiff%19.1 (avg)
More Stats
HH%38.2 (avg)Barrel%10.9 (avg)IP/gs5.3 IP/gsH/gs6.0PC/gs85BB%4.3 (elite)
CLE vs RHP
L6
wRC+83 (below)K%17.5 (above)Whiff%17.9 (elite)HH%37.0 (avg)
L12
wRC+86 (below)K%16.0 (above)Whiff%16.7 (elite)HH%35.1 (avg)
Bullpens · Last 12
CLE
xERA 3.22 (good)ERA 2.38 (elite)2d stress Elevated (4.3 IP/1g)
COL
xERA 4.98 (below)ERA 3.64 (good)2d stress Normal (3.7 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalCLE-380-3.5 (-101)O16.5 (+105)COL+324+3.5 (-120)U15.5 (-106)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalCLE-160-0.5 (-128)O5.5 (-144)COL+136+0.5 (-102)U5.5 (+110)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UCLE6.5 (+104/-130)3.5 (+110/-140)COL4.5 (-111/+100)2.5 (-105/-125)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UFoster Griffin4.5 (-142 / +112)17.5 (-150 / +118)Tomoyuki Sugano2.5 (+100 / -121)15.5 (-101 / -131)
Foster Griffin · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ COLW2.05822322
Aug 18vs SFGW6.010165211
Aug 12@ DETW5.08334113
Aug 6vs NYML4.08867255
Jul 31@ ATLL5.17839266
Tomoyuki Sugano · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CLEL2.07228155
Aug 17vs LADL5.08937167
Aug 11@ ARIW6.09356022
Aug 5vs TBRL5.08535233
Jul 31vs KCRW6.28325011
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Foster Griffin
IPERAKHBB
vs COL2.09.00poor2.02.03.0(1)
at COL2.09.00poor2.02.03.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23@ COLW2.05822322
Tomoyuki Sugano
IPERAKHBB
vs CLE4.17.38poor3.06.31.7(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CLEL2.07228155
Jul 21@ CLEL3.29046434
Apr 17vs CLEW7.08735022
home starts4.010.50poor2.76.71.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CLEL2.07228155
Aug 17vs LADL5.08937167
Aug 5vs TBRL5.08535233
Weather · Hot
94°F, Clear, Wind 7 mph N
APF 116 — Hitter Friendly
Flags · 7
  • CLE bullpen elevated (4.3 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • CLE — Foster Griffin: last start: 101 pitches — high pitch count, may be on shorter leash today
  • CLE — Foster Griffin: 2026-08-06: 5 ER in 4.0 IP (ERA equiv 11) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • CLE — Foster Griffin: recent opponents high-K: DET 26%, SFG 33% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • COL — Tomoyuki Sugano: 2026-08-17: 6 ER in 5.0 IP (ERA equiv 11) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • COL — Tomoyuki Sugano: recent opponents low-K: TBR 17%, ARI 16% — recent opponents make less contact; today's lineup may be tougher
  • WEATHER: hitter-friendly park (APF 116) — park boosts offense, favor the over and HR props
SFG @ BOS
3:15 PM · Fenway ParkRainy
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Matt Wilkinson
xERA?ERA?K%?Whiff%?
More Stats
HH%?Barrel%?IP/gsH/gs?PC/gs?BB%?
BOS
No data
Jake Bennett L
xERA3.31 (good)ERA6.60 (poor)K%22.4 (avg)Whiff%24.6 (good)
More Stats
HH%37.8 (avg)Barrel%8.9 (avg)IP/gs5.0 IP/gsH/gs5.3PC/gs72BB%9.0 (avg)
SFG vs LHP
L6
wRC+58 (poor)K%33.0 (poor)Whiff%29.3 (poor)HH%35.5 (avg)
L12
wRC+62 (poor)K%27.6 (below)Whiff%28.5 (poor)HH%40.9 (above)
Bullpens · Last 12
SFG
xERA 3.70 (good)ERA 3.57 (good)2d stress Elevated (5.3 IP/1g)
BOS
xERA 3.74 (good)ERA 2.88 (elite)2d stress Normal (3.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalSFG+114+1.5 (-250)O10.5 (-112)BOS-125-1.5 (+200)U10.5 (+102)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalSFG+172+0.5 (+108)O4.5 (+100)BOS-200-0.5 (-140)U4.5 (-130)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/USFG3.5 (+112/-130)1.5 (-120/-110)BOS4.5 (-120/+100)2.5 (-110/-120)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UMatt Wilkinson2.5 (-116 / -110)9.5 (+131 / -174)Jake Bennett4.5 (-122 / +110)16.5 (-125 / +102)
Jake Bennett · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs SFGL4.04626133
Aug 14@ PITL4.08265144
Aug 8vs ATHL5.18855344
Aug 2@ LADW5.28846233
Jul 28@ ATHL6.18846233
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Jake Bennett
IPERAKHBB
vs SFG4.06.75poor2.06.01.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs SFGL4.04626133
home starts4.86.29poor3.76.71.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs SFGL4.04626133
Aug 8vs ATHL5.18855344
Jul 22vs BALW5.28349033
Weather · Rainy
68°F, Partly Cloudy, Wind 5 mph E
APF 103 — Hitter Friendly · Rain possible (36%)
Flags · 3
  • SFG — Matt Wilkinson: first start of the season — no stats available yet
  • SFG bullpen elevated (5.3 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • WEATHER: rain risk 36% — game delay or conditions may affect performance
Jake Bennett o4.5 Ks (-118)
San Francisco is striking out at a 34.6% clip over their last 6 vs LHP with a 30.4% Whiff% underneath it, both consistent with their last-12 marks, and Bennett brings a 22.4 K% and 24.6 Whiff% over his last 3. He has posted 4, 5, and 6 punchouts recently facing lesser whiff lineups, and the number sits at 4.5 against one of the most strikeout-prone offenses on the board.
CHC @ SEA
4:10 PM · T-Mobile ParkPitcher Friendly
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Shota Imanaga L
xERA4.13 (avg)ERA4.60 (below)K%30.9 (elite)Whiff%31.6 (elite)
More Stats
HH%38.1 (avg)Barrel%16.7 (poor)IP/gs5.2 IP/gsH/gs5.3PC/gs90BB%4.4 (elite)
SEA vs LHP
L6
wRC+78 (poor)K%26.7 (below)Whiff%26.9 (below)HH%38.5 (avg)
L12
wRC+68 (poor)K%27.2 (below)Whiff%25.6 (below)HH%42.3 (above)
Bryce Miller R
xERA4.37 (avg)ERA8.04 (poor)K%18.6 (avg)Whiff%21.8 (avg)
More Stats
HH%38.5 (avg)Barrel%11.5 (below)IP/gs5.2 IP/gsH/gs6.7PC/gs62BB%7.1 (avg)
CHC vs RHP
L6
wRC+101 (avg)K%26.2 (below)Whiff%26.5 (below)HH%36.5 (avg)
L12
wRC+121 (above)K%22.8 (avg)Whiff%22.1 (avg)HH%37.5 (avg)
Bullpens · Last 12
CHC
xERA 4.34 (avg)ERA 3.50 (good)2d stress Normal (3.7 IP/1g)
SEA
xERA 4.45 (avg)ERA 7.93 (poor)2d stress Elevated (4.3 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalCHC-114-1.5 (+146)O7.5 (+102)SEA+100+1.5 (-190)U7.5 (-125)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalCHC-124-0.5 (+116)O3.5 (-146)SEA+105+0.5 (-152)U3.5 (+112)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UCHC3.5 (-130/+105)1.5 (-145/+114)SEA3.5 (-104/-120)1.5 (-135/+105)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UShota Imanaga5.5 (-113 / -105)17.5 (-151 / +114)Bryce Miller4.5 (-154 / +130)16.5 (-123 / +106)
Shota Imanaga · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 17vs CHWW6.096102333
Aug 11@ WSNW4.28656044
Aug 5vs LADW5.08968011
Jul 31vs NYYL6.210164022
Jul 25@ PITW6.08444100
Bryce Miller · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CHCL0.1600000
Aug 18@ MILL4.29237256
Aug 12@ NYYL6.08958155
Aug 6vs DETL5.09355244
Jul 31vs MINL5.18733222
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Bryce Miller
IPERAKHBB
vs CHC0.10.00elite0.00.00.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CHCL0.1600000
home starts3.45.29poor2.72.71.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CHCL0.1600000
Aug 6vs DETL5.09355244
Jul 31vs MINL5.18733222
Weather · Pitcher Friendly
67°F, Overcast, Wind 3 mph NW
APF 91 — Pitcher Friendly
Flags · 4
  • SEA bullpen elevated (4.3 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • CHC — Shota Imanaga: 2026-08-11: 4 ER in 4.2 IP (ERA equiv 9) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • CHC — Shota Imanaga: recent opponents high-K: WSN 42%, CHW 27% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • WEATHER: pitcher-friendly park (APF 91) — park suppresses offense, favor the under
Shota Imanaga o5.5 Ks (-109)
Imanaga has a 30.9 K% and 31.6 Whiff% over his last 3 with 6, 5, and 10 strikeouts, and Seattle carries a 24.8 K% and 24.3 Whiff% over their last 6 vs LHP against a 79 wRC+ that cannot square him up. His 17.5-out line gives him the length to clear the number, and the market is discounting his bat-missing form against a lineup built to chase.
PIT @ LAD
4:10 PM · UNIQLO Field at Dodger StadiumHot
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Lake Bachar
xERA?ERA?K%?Whiff%?
More Stats
HH%?Barrel%?IP/gsH/gs?PC/gs?BB%?
LAD
No data
Blake Snell L
xERA2.13 (elite)ERA3.60 (good)K%31.8 (elite)Whiff%36.6 (elite)
More Stats
HH%10.8 (elite)Barrel%2.7 (elite)IP/gs5.0 IP/gsH/gs3.7PC/gs62BB%9.5 (avg)
PIT vs LHP
L6
wRC+81 (below)K%29.0 (poor)Whiff%25.0 (below)HH%41.8 (above)
L12
wRC+92 (below)K%30.1 (poor)Whiff%26.3 (below)HH%43.5 (above)
Bullpens · Last 12
PIT
xERA 3.29 (good)ERA 3.78 (avg)2d stress Stressed (5.7 IP/1g)
LAD
xERA 2.95 (elite)ERA 4.02 (avg)2d stress Normal (3.7 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalPIT+284+1.5 (+105)O8.5 (-103)LAD-280-2.5 (+101)U8.5 (-114)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalPIT+220+1.5 (-146)O4.5 (-102)LAD-265-1.5 (+112)U4.5 (-128)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UPIT2.5 (-138/+110)1.5 (+120/-154)LAD4.5 (-136/+110)2.5 (-135/+105)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/ULake Bachar2.5 (+124 / -159)Blake Snell8.5 (-111 / -113)17.5 (-176 / +145)
Blake Snell · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs PITL0.21110000
Aug 17@ COLW6.09052311
Aug 11vs KCRW6.084103111
May 9vs ATLL3.07756245
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Blake Snell
IPERAKHBB
vs PIT2.68.65poor3.54.51.5(2)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs PITL0.21110000
Sep 4@ PITL5.09069355
home starts3.14.89below5.33.01.0(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs PITL0.21110000
Aug 11vs KCRW6.084103111
May 9vs ATLL3.07756245
Weather · Hot
99°F, Clear, Wind 6 mph SW
APF 107 — Hitter Friendly
Flags · 3
  • PIT — Lake Bachar: first start of the season — no stats available yet
  • PIT bullpen stressed (5.7 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • LAD — Blake Snell: 2026-05-09: 4 ER in 3.0 IP (ERA equiv 12) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
PIT Team Total u2.5 (+114)
Snell has a 2.13 xERA with a 36.6 Whiff% and a 10.8 HH% over his last 3, and Pittsburgh's bat has cooled to an 88 wRC+ vs LHP over their last 6 with a 25.3 K%. He suppresses hard contact as well as anyone, Los Angeles' bullpen backs him with a 2.51 xERA, and the plus-money price on the Pirates staying under 2.5 undervalues how dominant this matchup is against a cold lineup.
MIN @ SDP
4:10 PM · Petco ParkNeutral Conditions
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Bailey Ober R
xERA5.38 (poor)ERA5.51 (poor)K%11.6 (poor)Whiff%17.8 (avg)
More Stats
HH%49.1 (poor)Barrel%10.2 (avg)IP/gs5.4 IP/gsH/gs6.7PC/gs89BB%2.9 (elite)
SDP vs RHP
L6
wRC+123 (above)K%18.3 (above)Whiff%25.6 (below)HH%39.2 (avg)
L12
wRC+127 (above)K%17.7 (above)Whiff%24.2 (avg)HH%43.2 (above)
Walker Buehler R
xERA2.77 (elite)ERA2.25 (elite)K%19.1 (avg)Whiff%15.4 (below)
More Stats
HH%26.7 (elite)Barrel%4.4 (elite)IP/gs5.3 IP/gsH/gs3.7PC/gs65BB%7.9 (avg)
MIN vs RHP
L6
wRC+97 (avg)K%15.6 (elite)Whiff%20.6 (above)HH%42.0 (above)
L12
wRC+99 (avg)K%20.2 (avg)Whiff%24.0 (avg)HH%40.4 (above)
Bullpens · Last 12
MIN
xERA 3.15 (good)ERA 3.80 (avg)2d stress Fresh (2.0 IP/1g)
SDP
xERA 2.02 (elite)ERA 2.01 (elite)2d stress Fresh (2.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalMIN+160+1.5 (-130)O8.5 (+105)SDP-180-1.5 (+110)U8.5 (-121)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalMIN+110+0.5 (-135)O4.5 (-144)SDP-132-0.5 (+104)U4.5 (+110)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UMIN3.5 (-138/+110)2.5 (+130/-166)SDP4.5 (+100/-120)2.5 (-105/-125)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UBailey Ober3.5 (-105 / -115)16.5 (-125 / -106)Walker Buehler3.5 (-136 / +114)15.5 (+104 / -130)
Bailey Ober · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 17vs ATLW4.19446122
Aug 11vs BALL6.010048155
Aug 6@ KCRW6.07406033
Jul 30vs KCRW6.07934223
Jul 22@ CLEW4.08928144
Walker Buehler · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs MINL1.01001000
Aug 17@ NYML6.08642222
Aug 11vs MILW6.09853211
Aug 6@ ARIW4.07636111
Aug 1vs SFGW4.17918233
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Walker Buehler
IPERAKHBB
vs MIN1.00.00elite0.01.00.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs MINL1.01001000
home starts3.73.24good2.04.01.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs MINL1.01001000
Aug 11vs MILW6.09853211
Aug 1vs SFGW4.17918233
Weather · Neutral Conditions
87°F, Clear, Wind 9 mph NW
APF 101 — Neutral
Flags · 5
  • MIN — Bailey Ober: Whiff% 17.8 (last 3 starts) is well above what K% 11.6 shows — his strikeout rate looks undervalued, more Ks may be due
  • SDP offense: Whiff% 25.6 (last 6) is well above what K% 18.3 shows — strikeout rate may be undervalued, more Ks could be due
  • MIN bullpen fresh (2.0 IP over 1g) — manager may hook starter early; lean SP K/outs UNDER
  • SDP bullpen fresh (2.0 IP over 1g) — manager may hook starter early; lean SP K/outs UNDER
  • MIN — Bailey Ober: 2026-08-11: 5 ER in 6.0 IP (ERA equiv 8) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
SDP Team Total o4.5 (+104)
Ober has a 5.38 xERA over his last 3 with a bloated 49.1 HH% and an 11.6 K% that won't bail him out, and San Diego is hitting at a 113 wRC+ vs RHP over their last 6 with a low 17.6 K%. At home where they've gone 9-1 over their last 10, a contact-heavy lineup against a starter surrendering that much hard contact should clear 4.5, and the market is offering it at plus money.
CIN @ ARI
4:15 PM · Chase Field (Roof Closed)
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Andrew Abbott L
xERA3.85 (avg)ERA5.19 (below)K%17.1 (avg)Whiff%19.3 (avg)
More Stats
HH%39.3 (avg)Barrel%8.9 (avg)IP/gs5.8 IP/gsH/gs6.0PC/gs93BB%9.2 (avg)
ARI vs LHP
L6
wRC+138 (elite)K%20.0 (avg)Whiff%18.5 (above)HH%33.8 (below)
L12
wRC+151 (elite)K%19.7 (above)Whiff%17.1 (elite)HH%38.6 (avg)
Mitch Bratt L
xERA2.77 (elite)ERA2.81 (elite)K%21.3 (avg)Whiff%15.4 (below)
More Stats
HH%31.7 (good)Barrel%7.3 (good)IP/gs5.3 IP/gsH/gs3.0PC/gs50BB%11.5 (below)
CIN vs LHP
L6
wRC+68 (poor)K%30.4 (poor)Whiff%20.3 (above)HH%29.3 (poor)
L12
wRC+74 (poor)K%32.4 (poor)Whiff%20.7 (above)HH%30.9 (below)
Bullpens · Last 12
CIN
xERA 3.94 (avg)ERA 5.49 (poor)2d stress Elevated (4.7 IP/1g)
ARI
xERA 5.09 (below)ERA 3.95 (avg)2d stress Normal (3.3 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalCIN+128+1.5 (-166)O8.5 (-120)ARI-138-1.5 (+140)U8.5 (+100)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalCIN-102+0.5 (-144)O4.5 (-132)ARI-120-0.5 (+110)U4.5 (+102)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UCIN3.5 (-136/+110)2.5 (+110/-142)ARI4.5 (-106/-115)2.5 (+100/-130)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UAndrew Abbott3.5 (+104 / -130)16.5 (+100 / -136)Mitch Bratt4.5 (+110 / +134)14.5 (-140 / +124)
Andrew Abbott · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 18vs STLL6.19864222
Aug 13@ CHWW4.19337355
Aug 6vs ATHW6.28847233
Aug 1vs PITL5.09813533
Jul 26@ STLW6.010043422
Mitch Bratt · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CINL0.2610000
Aug 17@ BOSL3.06504333
Aug 11vs COLL6.07844122
Aug 5vs SDPW7.09291300
Jul 31@ CLEW5.08223411
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Andrew Abbott
IPERAKHBB
vs ARI4.57.00poor5.56.01.5(2)
at ARI4.013.50poor6.08.00.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Jun 14vs ARIL5.09554311
Aug 23@ ARIL4.07368067
Mitch Bratt
IPERAKHBB
vs CIN0.20.00elite1.00.00.0(1)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CINL0.2610000
home starts4.41.36elite4.71.71.3(3)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 23vs CINL0.2610000
Aug 11vs COLL6.07844122
Aug 5vs SDPW7.09291300
Weather · Roof Closed
Flags · 8
  • CIN offense: K% 30.4 (last 6) is well above what Whiff% 20.3 supports — strikeout rate looks due for positive regression (fewer Ks)
  • ARI bullpen: bullpen xERA 5.09 — bullpen performing well below average by expected ERA
  • CIN bullpen elevated (4.7 IP over 1g) — manager likely leaves starter in longer; lean SP K/outs OVER
  • CIN — Andrew Abbott: 2026-08-13: 5 ER in 4.1 IP (ERA equiv 11) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • CIN — Andrew Abbott: recent opponents high-K: CHW 27%, STL 26% — K stats may be inflated vs strikeout-prone lineups
  • ARI — Mitch Bratt: last start: 65 pitches — short outing, possible injury concern or early hook news ↗
  • ARI — Mitch Bratt: 2026-08-17: 3 ER in 3.0 IP (ERA equiv 9) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • ARI — Mitch Bratt: high-K outing 2026-08-05 (9 Ks vs avg 4.3) — stuff can dominate; may not repeat
CIN Team Total u3.5 (+110)
CIN's bats sit at just 68 wRC+ vs LHP over their last 6 and 74 over their last 12 with a 30.4% K rate over the last 6, a consistently poor and whiff-heavy profile now facing Mitch Bratt, whose 2.77 xERA and 2.81 ERA over his last 3 agree that his run prevention is genuine and who owns a 2.09 ERA across his last 3 home starts at 5.7 IP/gs. A frozen offense against an established elite arm should sit at 2-3 runs, but the market is pricing this at a coin flip and paying plus money for the under.
ATL @ MIL
7:10 PM · Journey Bank Ballpark · NEUTRAL SITE
Matchup · SP Last 3 / Team Last 6/12
Tyler Mahle R
xERA4.29 (avg)ERA1.45 (elite)K%27.5 (good)Whiff%28.6 (elite)
More Stats
HH%44.7 (below)Barrel%10.6 (avg)IP/gs6.2 IP/gsH/gs4.3PC/gs87BB%4.3 (elite)
MIL vs RHP
L6
wRC+165 (elite)K%20.5 (avg)Whiff%20.3 (above)HH%55.3 (elite)
L12
wRC+108 (avg)K%22.8 (avg)Whiff%23.1 (avg)HH%49.7 (elite)
Shane Drohan L
xERA5.31 (poor)ERA6.57 (poor)K%17.5 (avg)Whiff%22.2 (avg)
More Stats
HH%42.1 (below)Barrel%13.2 (below)IP/gs6.2 IP/gsH/gs6.5PC/gs73BB%15.8 (poor)
ATL vs LHP
L6
wRC+43 (poor)K%25.0 (below)Whiff%27.7 (below)HH%32.4 (below)
L12
wRC+87 (below)K%21.9 (avg)Whiff%24.8 (avg)HH%36.5 (avg)
Bullpens · Last 12
ATL
xERA 3.31 (good)ERA 3.29 (good)2d stress Fresh (2.0 IP/1g)
MIL
xERA 2.75 (elite)ERA 1.74 (elite)2d stress Normal (3.0 IP/1g)
Betting Odds · best of DK / FanDuel / Fanatics
Full Game
MLSpreadTotalATL+106-1.5 (+168)O7.5 (-115)MIL-112+1.5 (-201)U7.5 (-104)
First 5 Innings
MLSpreadTotalATL+102+0.5 (-146)O4.5 (+114)MIL-120-0.5 (+112)U4.5 (-148)
Team Totals
Full Game O/UF5 O/UATL3.5 (-120/-105)1.5 (-140/+110)MIL3.5 (-128/+105)1.5 (-135/+105)
Pitcher Props
K O/UOuts O/UTyler Mahle5.5 (+131 / -162)15.5 (+120 / -145)Shane Drohan4.5 (-111 / -104)14.5 (-180 / +152)
Tyler Mahle · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 18@ MINL6.27636122
Aug 12vs NYMW6.09374011
Aug 7@ NYYL6.09293200
Aug 1@ SDPL5.29995255
Jul 27vs MILW6.08833200
Shane Drohan · Last 5 Outings
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 18vs SEAW2.0*3911200
Aug 13@ LADW5.18553333
Aug 7vs MINL5.09449466
Jul 31@ LAAW6.08674122
Jul 24vs COLL6.09266255
SP vs Opp / At Park · last 3 (2 seasons)
Tyler Mahle
IPERAKHBB
vs MIL6.00.00elite3.03.02.0(1)
at MIL
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Jul 27vs MILW6.08833200
Shane Drohan
IPERAKHBB
vs ATL
home starts5.59.00poor5.07.53.0(2)
DateOppResIPPCKHBBERR
Aug 7vs MINL5.09449466
Jul 24vs COLL6.09266255
Weather
66°F, Wind 6 mph SW
Flags · 5
  • ATL bullpen fresh (2.0 IP over 1g) — manager may hook starter early; lean SP K/outs UNDER
  • ATL — Tyler Mahle: last start: 76 pitches — short outing, possible injury concern or early hook news ↗
  • MIL — Shane Drohan: recent bullpen appearance: 2026-08-18 — may affect pitch count or availability
  • MIL — Shane Drohan: 2026-08-07: 6 ER in 5.0 IP (ERA equiv 11) skewing 3-game ERA — other starts look better, don't overweight the ERA
  • NEUTRAL SITE: played at Journey Bank Ballpark (Williamsport) — not MIL's home park. Park factor and any home-park assumption do not apply here.
MIL Team Total o3.5 (-122)
MIL sits at 165 wRC+ vs RHP over its last 6, up sharply from 108 over its last 12, with a 55.3% hard-hit rate over the last 6 — a lineup crushing the ball right now. Tyler Mahle carries a 4.29 xERA over his last 3 with a 44.7% hard-hit rate allowed, and his 1.45 ERA over that stretch is pure sequencing luck he isn't earning. The market is pricing Mahle's shiny ERA rather than the contact he's giving up, undervaluing a hot MIL offense at plus-money-adjacent odds.
MIL ML (-112)
Milwaukee's offense is red hot at 165 wRC+ vs RHP over its last 6, up from 108 over its last 12, with a 55.3% hard-hit rate that lines up perfectly against Tyler Mahle, whose 4.29 xERA over his last 3 badly undercuts his shiny 1.45 ERA and who allows a 44.7% hard-hit rate himself. MIL also owns the far better relief unit at 2.75 bullpen xERA versus 3.31 for ATL, and ATL's lineup is buried at 43 wRC+ vs LHP over its last 6 against a wild-but-live Drohan; a near-pickem price on the hotter, deeper club facing a pitcher due for negative regression is the mispricing.