MLB Betting Analyzer

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PERFORMANCE

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Recent (14d)

RecordWin%P&L
Overall194W–182L–0P52%-25.20 uLast 14 days • 376 settled
Grade A21W–25L–0P46%-9.69 u
Grade B173W–157L–0P52%-15.51 u

All-time

RecordWin%P&L
Overall312W–283L–2P52%-30.53 uAll-time • 597 settled
Grade A61W–48L–0P56%-1.89 u
Grade B251W–235L–2P52%-28.64 u
16 pending
DateTypePlayLineOddsSizeResultP&LActual
2026-05-01K PropJacob Misiorowski6.5-154-WIN+0.649Jacob Misiorowski: 8.0 (line 6.5)
2026-05-01K PropMacKenzie Gore5.5-148-LOSS-1.000MacKenzie Gore: 3.0 (line 5.5)
2026-05-01K PropGrant Holmes4.5-135-LOSS-1.000Grant Holmes: 4.0 (line 4.5)

DATA READINESS

Input data availability for this run
Savant: 549 pitcher(s) with metrics
Savant 1st-inn: 213 pitcher(s) with 1st-inning splits
Team NRFI streaks: 30 teams | 30 with streak ≥5
Pitch-type matchup data: 30 team(s), 71 team×pitch-type combinations
Handedness: 29 pitcher(s) | Team splits: 30 team(s)
Lineups not yet posted — using team tendencies & season stats (re-run after 4 PM for lineup refresh)
Umpires not yet assigned — umpire K-rate adjustments skipped
Rest data: 30 team(s) | Back-to-back: Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers
Bullpen data: 30 team(s) | Fatigued pens: Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians
Weather: 5 game(s) with meaningful conditions
F5: 11 game(s) fetched | 11 with ML odds | 0 with total odds | 1 play(s) above 8% edge
No-HR model: 15 game(s) scored | 6 above probability threshold | 0 with DK implied prob

TODAY'S SLATE

DraftKings lines + consensus direction
MatchupTime (ET)Away MLHome MLAway RLHome RLTotalCon ML
Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees1:36 PM+139-168+1.5 (-143)-1.5 (+119)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota Twins2:11 PM-131+109-1.5 (+129)+1.5 (-156)O/U 7.5AWAYBet on DK
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PM+141-171+1.5 (-156)-1.5 (+129)O/U 7.0HOMEBet on DK
Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates4:05 PM+113-136+1.5 (-186)-1.5 (+153)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
Cleveland Guardians @ Athletics4:06 PM+119-143+1.5 (-168)-1.5 (+139)O/U 10.0HOMEBet on DK
Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington Nationals4:06 PM-136+113-1.5 (+129)+1.5 (-156)O/U 7.5AWAYBet on DK
Houston Astros @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PM+104-126+1.5 (-194)-1.5 (+159)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami Marlins4:11 PM+102-122-1.5 (+154)+1.5 (-188)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
San Francisco Giants @ Tampa Bay Rays6:11 PM-112-108-1.5 (+153)+1.5 (-186)O/U 7.5AWAYBet on DK
Texas Rangers @ Detroit Tigers7:16 PM+113-136+1.5 (-186)-1.5 (+153)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals7:16 PM-143+119-1.5 (+113)+1.5 (-136)O/U 8.5AWAYBet on DK
Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies8:11 PM-226+184-1.5 (-143)+1.5 (+119)O/U 9.5AWAYBet on DK
Chicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres8:41 PM+163-199+1.5 (-131)-1.5 (+109)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
New York Mets @ Los Angeles Angels9:39 PM-126+104-1.5 (+135)+1.5 (-163)O/U 8.0AWAYBet on DK
Kansas City Royals @ Seattle Mariners9:41 PM+119-143+1.5 (-181)-1.5 (+149)O/U 7.5HOMEBet on DK

GRADE A PLAYS — SWEEP

3 Grade A  |  13 Grade B  |  435 Pass  |  0 Fade

Grade A Best Plays — 3 play(s)

GradeTypeSideGameTime (ET)LineOddsEdge/DiffChecks ✓!✗–Rec
A ⭐ TOP PICKK PropLanden Roupp OverGIA@RAY6:11 PM4.5-13536.8%BEST PLAY
AK PropShota Imanaga OverDIA@CUB2:21 PM4.5-13751.6%BEST PLAY
AK PropMichael King OverSOX@PAD8:41 PM5.5-12223.9%BEST PLAY

✓ PASS   ! WARN   ✗ FAIL   – N/A  |  Checks order: Baby Line · Model Edge · Books · Matchup · Role · Game Script

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V2 FRAMEWORK — RANKED PLAYS

Checks: Baby Line | Model Edge | Books Agree | Matchup | Role/Injury | Game Script  —  3 Grade A  |  13 Grade B  |  1 ⭐ Top Pick(s)
⭐ TOP PICKS — 100% book consensus (all books agree) + projection 1.5+ over the line
A BEST PLAY ⭐ TOP PICK K Prop — Landen Roupp Over 4.5 (-135) diff 36.8% Bet on DK
Game: San Francisco Giants @ Tampa Bay Rays
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 36.8% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 54.2% / under 45.8%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.66K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (6 books): 6/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Landen Roupp: K/9 9.1, proj 6.2K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 23.9% | put-away% 25.4% | xwOBA 0.253 | top pitch: Curveball (34% whiff, 29% usage)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Tampa Bay Rays) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 5/6 (83%) | L20 5/6 (83%) | Season 5/6 (83%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 6.17 | Season Avg 6.17
  • Prop trend: K L10: 5/6 over 4.5; strong exact-market hit rate

BEST PLAYS (Grade A)

A BEST PLAY K Prop — Shota Imanaga Over 4.5 (-137) diff 51.6% Bet on DK
Game: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 51.6% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 54.6% / under 45.4%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +2.32K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (6 books): 5/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta -0.17)
  • Shota Imanaga: K/9 9.3, proj 6.8K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 29.9% | put-away% 19.4% | xwOBA 0.274 | top pitch: Sweeper (44% whiff, 17% usage)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Arizona Diamondbacks) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 4/6 (67%) | L20 4/6 (67%) | Season 4/6 (67%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 6.33 | Season Avg 6.33
  • Prop trend: K L10: 4/6 over 4.5
A BEST PLAY K Prop — Michael King Over 5.5 (-122) diff 23.9% Bet on DK
Game: Chicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 23.9% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 51.9% / under 48.1%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.31K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (6 books): 6/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Michael King: K/9 8.8, proj 6.8K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 27.4% | put-away% 20.0% | xwOBA 0.303 | top pitch: 4-Seam Fastball (40% whiff, 19% usage)
  • Pitch-type matchup: Chicago White Sox whiff% vs 4-Seam Fastball: 29.8% (high vs 24.5% avg, adj 1.07x)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Chicago White Sox) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 5.5): L5 2/5 (40%) | L10 3/6 (50%) | L20 3/6 (50%) | Season 3/6 (50%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.67 | Season Avg 5.67
  • Prop trend: K L10: 3/6 over 5.5
▼ Good Adds — Grade B (13 play(s))
B GOOD ADD K Prop — Foster Griffin Over 4.5 (-156) diff 22.1% Bet on DK
Game: Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington Nationals
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 22.1% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 57.5% / under 42.5%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +0.99K vs 1.0 min): FAIL
  • Consensus (7 books): 5/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta -0.14)
  • Foster Griffin: K/9 8.2, proj 5.5K over 5.6 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 25.0% | put-away% 20.4% | xwOBA 0.335 | top pitch: Sweeper (37% whiff, 14% usage)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Milwaukee Brewers) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 4/6 (67%) | L20 4/6 (67%) | Season 4/6 (67%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.00 | Season Avg 5.00
  • Prop trend: K L10: 4/6 over 4.5
B GOOD ADD K Prop — Seth Lugo Under 5.5 (-123) diff 13.9% Bet on DK
Game: Kansas City Royals @ Seattle Mariners
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 13.9% vs 17% min): FAIL
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 48.0% / under 52.0%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff -0.76K vs 1.0 min): FAIL
  • Consensus (6 books): 3/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Seth Lugo: K/9 8.1, proj 4.7K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 19.2% | put-away% 16.3% | xwOBA 0.328 | top pitch: Cutter (30% whiff, 14% usage)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Seattle Mariners) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Under 5.5): L5 2/5 (40%) | L10 3/6 (50%) | L20 3/6 (50%) | Season 3/6 (50%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.17 | Season Avg 5.17
  • Prop trend: K L10: 3/6 under 5.5
B GOOD ADD K Prop — Carmen Mlodzinski Over 4.5 (-112) diff 11.0% Bet on DK
Game: Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 11.0% vs 17% min): FAIL
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): FAIL (over 49.8% / under 50.2%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +0.50K vs 1.0 min): FAIL
  • Consensus (6 books): 6/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Carmen Mlodzinski: K/9 8.8, proj 5.0K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 19.0% | put-away% 18.9% | xwOBA 0.319 | top pitch: Curveball (38% whiff, 14% usage)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Cincinnati Reds) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 4/6 (67%) | L20 4/6 (67%) | Season 4/6 (67%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.00 | Season Avg 5.00
  • Prop trend: K L10: 4/6 over 4.5
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Sean Burke Under 5.5 (-156) diff 31.1% Bet on DK
Game: Chicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 3.7925 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 31.0% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.79 (WHIP 1.10, BB% 7.2%)
  • DK books agree: YES (over 43.1% / under 56.9%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 1/2 OVER -- DK HIGHER
  • Opp batting adj: -0.1 hits (Opp batting (San Diego Padres): wRC+ 96)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (San Diego Padres) not yet posted — using team contact profile & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 4/6 (67%) | L20 4/6 (67%) | Season 4/6 (67%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.67 | Season Avg 4.67
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 4/6 under 5.5
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Reid Detmers Under 5.5 (-154) diff 29.2% Bet on DK
Game: New York Mets @ Los Angeles Angels
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 3.895 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 29.2% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.85 (WHIP 1.18, BB% 7.6%)
  • DK books agree: YES (over 43.3% / under 56.7%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 1/2 OVER -- DK HIGHER
  • Opp batting adj: -0.3 hits (Opp batting (New York Mets): wRC+ 88)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (New York Mets) not yet posted — using team contact profile & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 5/5 (100%) | L10 5/6 (83%) | L20 5/6 (83%) | Season 5/6 (83%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.67 | Season Avg 4.67
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 5/6 under 5.5; strong exact-market hit rate
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Max Meyer Under 5.5 (-162) diff 24.4% Bet on DK
Game: Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami Marlins
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 4.1575 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 24.4% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.86 (WHIP 1.24, BB% 8.7%)
  • DK books agree: YES (over 42.1% / under 57.9%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 1/2 OVER -- DK HIGHER
  • Opp batting adj: -0.1 hits (Opp batting (Philadelphia Phillies): wRC+ 94)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Philadelphia Phillies) not yet posted — using team contact profile & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 5/5 (100%) | L10 6/6 (100%) | L20 6/6 (100%) | Season 6/6 (100%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.00 | Season Avg 4.00
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 6/6 under 5.5; strong exact-market hit rate
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Slade Cecconi Under 6.5 (-152) diff 21.7% Bet on DK
Game: Cleveland Guardians @ Athletics
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 5.09 vs line 6.5 | DIFF% 21.7% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 1.03 (WHIP 1.41, BB% 8.8%)
  • DK books agree: YES (over 43.7% / under 56.3%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 1/2 OVER -- DK HIGHER
  • Opp batting adj: -0.0 hits (Opp batting (Athletics): wRC+ 100)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Athletics) not yet posted — using team contact profile & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 6.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 4/6 (67%) | L20 4/6 (67%) | Season 4/6 (67%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.50 | Season Avg 5.50
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 4/6 under 6.5
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Kumar Rocker Under 5.5 (-162) diff 13.5% Bet on DK
Game: Texas Rangers @ Detroit Tigers
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 4.760000000000001 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 13.5% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.95 (WHIP 1.32, BB% 8.6%)
  • DK books agree: YES (over 42.1% / under 57.9%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 1/2 OVER -- DK HIGHER
  • Opp batting adj: +0.1 hits (Opp batting (Detroit Tigers): wRC+ 102)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Detroit Tigers) not yet posted — using team contact profile & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 3/5 (60%) | L20 3/5 (60%) | Season 3/5 (60%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.00 | Season Avg 5.00
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 3/5 under 5.5
B GOOD ADD Batter H+R+RBI — Ben Rice Over 1.5 (-154) diff 91.9% Bet on DK
Game: Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 2.88 vs line 1.5 | DIFF% 91.9% [individual]
  • Basis: H+R+RBI/G 2.81
  • Opp SP xwOBA 0.332 (boosting contact quality, adj 1.03x)
  • DK books agree: YES
  • Consensus (2 books): 2/2 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Lineup: not yet confirmed
  • Prop history (batter_hits_runs_rbis Over 1.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 5/10 (50%) | L20 12/20 (60%) | Season 20/31 (64%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 2.60 | Season Avg 2.81
  • Prop trend: Batter HRR L10: 5/10 over 1.5
B GOOD ADD 🔬 MODEL SIGNAL No HR — Under 1.5 HR (Game) 1.5 (-110) diff 29.9% Bet on DK
Game: Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Checks:   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.309 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.040, SP_z=-1.49)
  • P(no HR) = 27.0% P(under 1.5 HR) = 62.4%
  • Park HR factor: 0.96 Temp: 38 F Wind-out: 0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Carmen Mlodzinski): 0.0000 HR/BF Away SP (Rhett Lowder): 0.0068 HR/BF
  • Cincinnati Reds Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Pittsburgh Pirates Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Cincinnati Reds Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
B GOOD ADD 🔬 MODEL SIGNAL No HR — Under 1.5 HR (Game) 1.5 (-110) diff 20.3% Bet on DK
Game: Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota Twins
Checks:   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.441 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.050, SP_z=-0.90)
  • P(no HR) = 23.7% P(under 1.5 HR) = 57.8%
  • Park HR factor: 0.95 Temp: 36 F Wind-out: 0.2 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Connor Prielipp): 0.0280 HR/BF Away SP (Dylan Cease): 0.0000 HR/BF
  • Toronto Blue Jays Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Minnesota Twins Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Toronto Blue Jays Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
B GOOD ADD 🔬 MODEL SIGNAL No HR — Under 1.5 HR (Game) 1.5 (-110) diff 16.3% Bet on DK
Game: Texas Rangers @ Detroit Tigers
Checks:   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.498 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.090, SP_z=-0.70)
  • P(no HR) = 22.4% P(under 1.5 HR) = 55.8%
  • Park HR factor: 0.91 Temp: 37 F Wind-out: 1.5 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Keider Montero): 0.0172 HR/BF Away SP (Kumar Rocker): 0.0178 HR/BF
  • Texas Rangers Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Detroit Tigers Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Texas Rangers Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
B GOOD ADD F5 ML — Chicago White Sox (+140) edge 10.3% Bet on DK
Game: Chicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres (F5)
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • [INJ] Tyler Gilbert (Chicago White Sox) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [IL] Nick Pivetta (San Diego Padres) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • Petco Park (PITCHER)
  • Michael King xFIP 4.22
  • Sean Burke xFIP 4.17
  • Home SP: Michael King (RHP)
  • Away SP: Sean Burke (RHP)
⚠ Role/Injury: [IL] Nick Pivetta (San Diego Padres) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day | [INJ] Tyler Gilbert (Chicago White Sox) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back

GAME BETS — DETAIL

4 bet(s) above 15% edge threshold
GradeGameTypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
CAtlanta Braves @ Colorado RockiesRun LineColorado Rockies +1.5+11943.7%69.4%+25.7%$+51.915Bet on DK
CArizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago CubsTotalOver 7.0-12352.7%75.9%+23.2%$+37.638Bet on DK
CLos Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis CardinalsRun LineSt. Louis Cardinals +1.5-13655.1%70.8%+15.7%$+22.819Bet on DK
CMilwaukee Brewers @ Washington NationalsTotalOver 7.5-10248.3%63.4%+15.1%$+25.569Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (4 play(s))
C Colorado Rockies +1.5 — Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies (Run Line)   +25.7%
  • [INJ] Rolddy Muñoz (Atlanta Braves) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [INJ] Rayven Antonio (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured - Full Season: Injured - Full Season
  • [IL] Raisel Iglesias (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [OUT] Juan Sanchez (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [IL] Dylan Dodd (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [OUT] Jeff Criswell (Colorado Rockies) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [WEATHER] Cold (37F) -- pitchers' grip affected, less carry
  • Model run margin: -0.0 runs (home) vs ±1.5 line
  • +1.5 gate PASS — EV $+51.91/$100
  • ✓ Cover prob 69.4% ≥ 60%
  • ✓ Edge 25.7% ≥ 5%
  • - Role RL: 4 bets (below 5 sample gate — skipped)
  • ✓ L5 RL 3/5
  • ✓ Odds +119 within price guard (-160 floor)
  • EV decision: +1.5 $+51.91 > ML $+41.62 — selecting +1.5
  • Away SP: Chris Sale (LHP) | opp wRC+ 101 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Coors Field (EXTREME HITTER, run factor 1.32)
  • Home SP (TBD) stats unavailable — used league avg
  • Chris Sale small sample (35 IP) — stats 43% actual / 57% league avg (regression applied)
  • Colorado Rockies small sample — offense 40% actual / 60% league avg (regression applied)
  • Atlanta Braves small sample — offense 40% actual / 60% league avg (regression applied)
C Over 7.0 — Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs (Total)   +23.2%
  • [INJ] Taylor Rashi (Arizona Diamondbacks) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [OUT] Luke Craig (Arizona Diamondbacks) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [IL] Riley Martin (Chicago Cubs) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [INJ] Luke Little (Chicago Cubs) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [WEATHER] Cold (33F) -- pitchers' grip affected, less carry
  • Model total: 9.1 runs vs line 7.0 [April dampening ×0.98]
  • Home SP: Shota Imanaga (LHP) | opp wRC+ 101 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Ryne Nelson (RHP) | opp wRC+ 108 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Wrigley Field (HITTER, run factor 1.05)
  • Shota Imanaga small sample (34 IP) — stats 42% actual / 58% league avg (regression applied)
  • Ryne Nelson small sample (25 IP) — stats 31% actual / 69% league avg (regression applied)
  • Chicago Cubs small sample — offense 39% actual / 61% league avg (regression applied)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks small sample — offense 38% actual / 62% league avg (regression applied)
C St. Louis Cardinals +1.5 — Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals (Run Line)   +15.7%
  • [DTD] Samuel Sanchez (Los Angeles Dodgers) -- Injured 7-Day: Injured 7-Day
  • [INJ] Ryan Fernandez (St. Louis Cardinals) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [OUT] Ixan Henderson (St. Louis Cardinals) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • Model run margin: +0.1 runs (home) vs ±1.5 line
  • +1.5 gate PASS — EV $+22.81/$100
  • ✓ Cover prob 70.8% ≥ 60%
  • ✓ Edge 15.7% ≥ 5%
  • - Role RL: 2 bets (below 5 sample gate — skipped)
  • - L5 RL: 2 bets (below 5 gate — skipped)
  • ✓ Odds -136 within price guard (-160 floor)
  • No ML edge this game — +1.5 standalone
  • Home SP: Michael McGreevy (RHP) | opp wRC+ 111 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Roki Sasaki (RHP) | opp wRC+ 102 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Busch Stadium (PITCHER, run factor 0.96)
  • Michael McGreevy small sample (33 IP) — stats 41% actual / 59% league avg (regression applied)
  • Roki Sasaki small sample (22 IP) — stats 27% actual / 73% league avg (regression applied)
  • St. Louis Cardinals small sample — offense 39% actual / 61% league avg (regression applied)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers small sample — offense 39% actual / 61% league avg (regression applied)
C Over 7.5 — Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington Nationals (Total)   +15.1%
  • [INJ] Logan Henderson (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [IL] Jared Koenig (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [OUT] Griffin Tobias (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [INJ] Carlos Rodriguez (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [DTD] Camilo Sanchez (Washington Nationals) -- Injured 7-Day: Injured 7-Day
  • [INJ] Andrew Alvarez (Washington Nationals) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • Model total: 8.5 runs vs line 7.5 [April dampening ×0.98]
  • Home SP: Foster Griffin (LHP) | opp wRC+ 98 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Kyle Harrison (LHP) | opp wRC+ 98 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Nationals Park (NEUTRAL, run factor 0.99)
  • Foster Griffin small sample (33 IP) — stats 41% actual / 59% league avg (regression applied)
  • Kyle Harrison small sample (23 IP) — stats 28% actual / 72% league avg (regression applied)
  • Washington Nationals small sample — offense 40% actual / 60% league avg (regression applied)
  • Milwaukee Brewers small sample — offense 38% actual / 62% league avg (regression applied)

F5 BETS — DETAIL

1 bet(s) above 8% edge threshold
GradeGameTypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
BChicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres (F5)F5 MLChicago White Sox+14039.3%49.6%+10.3%$+19.13Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (1 play(s))
B Chicago White Sox — Chicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres (F5) (F5 ML)   +10.3%
  • [INJ] Tyler Gilbert (Chicago White Sox) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [IL] Nick Pivetta (San Diego Padres) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • Petco Park (PITCHER)
  • Michael King xFIP 4.22
  • Sean Burke xFIP 4.17
  • Home SP: Michael King (RHP)
  • Away SP: Sean Burke (RHP)

NRFI — NO RUN FIRST INNING

Score threshold: 7.7+ | SP 40% / K% 35% / Off 25%

No NRFI/YRFI plays meet the score threshold today.

▼ Why not play? (15 games below threshold)
GameSPsNRFI / MinYRFI / MinEdgeWhy not
Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota TwinsConnor Prielipp / Dylan Cease7.2 / 7.72.8 / 7.7+24.2%Score 7.2 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (8 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (26 PA < 30 gate)
San Francisco Giants @ Tampa Bay RaysGriffin Jax / Landen Roupp6.1 / 7.73.9 / 7.7+12.2%Score 6.1 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (3 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (20 PA < 30 gate)
New York Mets @ Los Angeles AngelsReid Detmers / Nolan McLean5.8 / 7.74.2 / 7.7+8.3%Score 5.8 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate)
Chicago White Sox @ San Diego PadresMichael King / Sean Burke5.1 / 7.74.9 / 7.7+3.1%Score 5.1 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 3.1% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (21 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (18 PA < 30 gate)
Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington NationalsFoster Griffin / Kyle Harrison4.7 / 7.75.3 / 7.7-4.3%Score 4.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -4.3% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (20 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (20 PA < 30 gate)
Houston Astros @ Boston Red SoxConnelly Early / Spencer Arrighetti4.7 / 7.75.3 / 7.7+2.4%Score 4.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 2.4% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (14 PA < 30 gate)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago CubsShota Imanaga / Ryne Nelson4.4 / 7.75.6 / 7.7-13.5%Score 4.4 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -13.5% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (28 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (27 PA < 30 gate)
Kansas City Royals @ Seattle MarinersEmerson Hancock / Seth Lugo4.2 / 7.75.8 / 7.7-11.0%Score 4.2 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -11.0% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate)
Texas Rangers @ Detroit TigersKeider Montero / Kumar Rocker4.1 / 7.75.9 / 7.7-5.9%Score 4.1 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -5.9% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (17 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (26 PA < 30 gate)
Atlanta Braves @ Colorado RockiesTBD / Chris Sale ⚠ Home SP4.1 / 7.75.9 / 7.7-3.0%Score 4.1 < 7.7 threshold | Both SP required — one or more not found | Edge -3.0% < 8% required
Home SP (TBD) stats unavailable — league avg used | Home SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate)
Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami MarlinsMax Meyer / Andrew Painter4.0 / 7.76.0 / 7.7-6.8%Score 4.0 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -6.8% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (16 PA < 30 gate)
Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh PiratesCarmen Mlodzinski / Rhett Lowder3.8 / 7.76.2 / 7.7-8.7%Score 3.8 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -8.7% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (16 PA < 30 gate)
Baltimore Orioles @ New York YankeesRyan Weathers / Kyle Bradish3.8 / 7.76.2 / 7.7-9.5%Score 3.8 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -9.5% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate)
Cleveland Guardians @ AthleticsJacob Lopez / Slade Cecconi3.3 / 7.76.7 / 7.7-6.6%Score 3.3 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -6.6% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (26 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis CardinalsMichael McGreevy / Roki Sasaki3.1 / 7.76.9 / 7.7-13.9%Score 3.1 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -13.9% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (22 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (19 PA < 30 gate)

NO-HR MODEL — POISSON GAME ANALYSIS

Poisson model &mdash; P(no HR)&ge;20% or P(under 1.5 HR)&ge;48% to play
GameHome SPAway SPPark HRP(No HR)P(U 1.5)DK ImpliedEdge
Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh PiratesCarmen MlodzinskiRhett Lowder0.9627.0% PLAY62.4% PLAY
Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota TwinsConnor PrielippDylan Cease0.9523.7% PLAY57.8% PLAY
Texas Rangers @ Detroit TigersKeider MonteroKumar Rocker0.9122.4% PLAY55.8% PLAY
Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami MarlinsMax MeyerAndrew Painter0.8818.4%49.5% PLAY
Chicago White Sox @ San Diego PadresMichael KingSean Burke0.8517.7%48.4% PLAY
New York Mets @ Los Angeles AngelsReid DetmersNolan McLean0.9817.6%48.3% PLAY
Houston Astros @ Boston Red SoxConnelly EarlySpencer Arrighetti0.9516.9%46.9%
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago CubsShota ImanagaRyne Nelson1.0516.3%45.8%
Kansas City Royals @ Seattle MarinersEmerson HancockSeth Lugo0.9215.8%45.0%
Atlanta Braves @ Colorado RockiesNoneChris Sale1.2015.5%44.5%
Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington NationalsFoster GriffinKyle Harrison1.0215.0%43.5%
San Francisco Giants @ Tampa Bay RaysGriffin JaxLanden Roupp0.9414.1%41.6%
Baltimore Orioles @ New York YankeesRyan WeathersKyle Bradish1.1813.7%40.9%
Cleveland Guardians @ AthleticsJacob LopezSlade Cecconi1.0012.3%38.1%
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis CardinalsMichael McGreevyRoki Sasaki0.9310.8%34.8%

No-HR Play Detail

🔬 MODEL Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota Twins — No HR (23.7%) | Under 1.5 HR (57.8%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.441 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.050, SP_z=-0.90)
  • P(no HR) = 23.7% P(under 1.5 HR) = 57.8%
  • Park HR factor: 0.95 Temp: 36 F Wind-out: 0.2 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Connor Prielipp): 0.0280 HR/BF Away SP (Dylan Cease): 0.0000 HR/BF
  • Toronto Blue Jays Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Minnesota Twins Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Toronto Blue Jays Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
🔬 MODEL Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates — No HR (27.0%) | Under 1.5 HR (62.4%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.309 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.040, SP_z=-1.49)
  • P(no HR) = 27.0% P(under 1.5 HR) = 62.4%
  • Park HR factor: 0.96 Temp: 38 F Wind-out: 0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Carmen Mlodzinski): 0.0000 HR/BF Away SP (Rhett Lowder): 0.0068 HR/BF
  • Cincinnati Reds Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Pittsburgh Pirates Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Cincinnati Reds Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
🔬 MODEL Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami Marlins — Under 1.5 HR (49.5%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.694 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.120, SP_z=-0.71)
  • P(no HR) = 18.4% P(under 1.5 HR) = 49.5%
  • Park HR factor: 0.88 Temp: 72 F Wind-out: -0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Max Meyer): 0.0155 HR/BF Away SP (Andrew Painter): 0.0194 HR/BF
  • Philadelphia Phillies Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Miami Marlins Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Philadelphia Phillies Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
🔬 MODEL Texas Rangers @ Detroit Tigers — No HR (22.4%) | Under 1.5 HR (55.8%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.498 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.090, SP_z=-0.70)
  • P(no HR) = 22.4% P(under 1.5 HR) = 55.8%
  • Park HR factor: 0.91 Temp: 37 F Wind-out: 1.5 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Keider Montero): 0.0172 HR/BF Away SP (Kumar Rocker): 0.0178 HR/BF
  • Texas Rangers Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Detroit Tigers Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Texas Rangers Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
🔬 MODEL Chicago White Sox @ San Diego Padres — Under 1.5 HR (48.4%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.731 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.150, SP_z=-0.51)
  • P(no HR) = 17.7% P(under 1.5 HR) = 48.4%
  • Park HR factor: 0.85 Temp: 72 F Wind-out: -0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Michael King): 0.0210 HR/BF Away SP (Sean Burke): 0.0210 HR/BF
  • Chicago White Sox Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • San Diego Padres Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Chicago White Sox Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)
🔬 MODEL New York Mets @ Los Angeles Angels — Under 1.5 HR (48.3%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.735 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.020, SP_z=-0.72)
  • P(no HR) = 17.6% P(under 1.5 HR) = 48.3%
  • Park HR factor: 0.98 Temp: 72 F Wind-out: -0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Reid Detmers): 0.0210 HR/BF Away SP (Nolan McLean): 0.0133 HR/BF
  • New York Mets Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Los Angeles Angels Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • New York Mets Spot 2: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.1290 lambda
  • DK implied: N/A (0 batter lines — need 4+)

REFERENCE GUIDE

Column definitions, model notes, and sizing rules

V2 Framework — How the Report is Structured

Every bet candidate — regardless of market — passes through the same six-check evaluation engine before appearing in the report. The engine produces a letter grade (A–F) and a recommendation tier. The top of the report shows your actionable plays; the full sweep table below it shows every candidate evaluated that day so you can audit the model's reasoning.

SectionWhat it shows
V2 Ranked PlaysGrade A (Best Play) and Grade B (Good Add) candidates with full detail — check bar, key factors, risk flags, and contradiction flags
Full Candidate SweepEvery evaluated bet in one compact table grouped by grade tier. Use this to understand why a play was filtered out.
Today's SlateDraftKings reference lines for all games
Detail SectionsGame bets (with key factors, injury/weather notes) and NRFI — full signal detail below the V2 ranked plays

V2 Six-Check System

Each check returns PASS ✓, WARN !, FAIL ✗, or N/A –. Checks that need unavailable data degrade to N/A without penalising the grade. Two points for PASS, one for WARN or N/A, zero for FAIL.

#CheckWhat it evaluatesPASS condition
1Baby LineLine size, batter opportunity, run-line cushionNo baby-line flags, adequate PA opportunity, RL cushion ≥0.2 runs
2Model EdgeProjection vs DK line (edge for game bets, DIFF% for props)Edge ≥ threshold for the market type
3Books AgreeDK implied direction + consensus lean % across all other booksDK agrees with model AND ≥55% of consensus books lean same side
4MatchupPark factor, weather, pitcher handedness vs lineup splitsPark/weather support the bet direction; platoon matchup neutral or favorable
5Role / InjuryConfirmed lineup spot, injury flags, workload concernsNo injury flags; lineup confirmed in a favorable spot
6Game ScriptCombined park × weather run environment; run-line margin vs spreadEnvironment supports bet direction; RL margin cushion ≥0.5 runs

Grades & Recommendations

GradeScoreRecommendationWhen to bet
A10–12, 0 FAILsBEST PLAYCore play — all six checks aligned
B7–9, ≤1 FAILGOOD ADDStrong play with minor caveats
C4–6PASSThin — skip unless you have a strong personal read
D2–3 or model edge FAILPASSDo not bet — weak signal
F0–1HARD FADEConsider betting the other side

Hard override: a Model Edge FAIL always caps at Grade D regardless of other checks. Books Strongly Disagree caps at Grade C.

Contradiction Flags ⚡

When two recommended plays on the same game send opposing run-environment signals, a ⚡ contradiction flag is added to both plays. The bet is not removed — it is flagged so you can decide consciously whether the conflict makes sense.

PatternWhy it conflicts
Total Over + NRFIHigh-run game expectation vs no runs in the 1st inning
Total Under + YRFILow-run game expectation vs runs scoring in the 1st
K Prop Over + YRFIPitcher dominates yet run scores early
Batter Overs + Total UnderPlayer production expected but game total is low
Outs Over + K Under (same SP)Long outing projected but few strikeouts — projection inconsistency

API Quota Bar

ElementMeaning
Progress barVisual fill of monthly Odds API usage
used / totalRequests consumed vs. your monthly cap — each run costs ~1 request per game (combined market fetch)

Today's Slate

ColumnMeaning
Away ML / Home MLDraftKings moneyline. −150 = bet $150 to win $100 • +130 = bet $100 to win $130
Away RL / Home RLRun line (always ±1.5) with its odds. −1.5(−110) = team must win by 2+
TotalOver/Under line (e.g. O/U 8.5)
Con MLConsensus moneyline direction — which side the majority of other books (FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, etc.) favor

Game Bets — Column Definitions

ColumnMeaning
GradeV2 Framework grade (A–D) — driven by the six-check scoring system. A/B rows are highlighted. See Grade Scale below.
TypeMoneyline, Run Line, Total Over/Under, F5 ML, F5 Total
DK OddsDraftKings price for that side
ImpliedDK implied probability after vig removal
ModelWin probability our model calculates independently
EdgeModel% − Implied%. Min 15% to surface a game bet.
EV/$100Expected profit per $100 wagered: (win_prob × profit) − (loss_prob × $100)
BooksNumber of consensus books with data for this market (ML/RL: directional lean; Total: line coverage). ≥3 = full check, 2 = capped at B/C, <2 = Check 3 fails.

How the Model Works — The Simple Version

The model is asking one question: does DraftKings have the wrong price on this game?

It independently calculates how likely each team is to win by grading two things: how good is today's starting pitcher (xFIP vs league average) and how good is the opposing lineup (wRC+ vs league average). It adds a small home-field bonus, blends in the pitcher's last 5 starts (35% weight), then converts the result to a win probability. That probability is compared to what DraftKings implies. If the gap is ≥15%, it surfaces as a bet.

The model caps at ~68–70% win probability even in extreme mismatches — baseball is unpredictable and overconfident models lose money. Missing data automatically reduces confidence and bet sizing.

How the Model Works — Win Probability (Technical)

For every game the model builds a score differential from three inputs, then converts it to a win probability using a logistic (S-curve) function. Here is each step:

StepWhat it calculatesData sourceWeight
1. Pitching edge How much better or worse each SP is vs. the league-average xFIP of 4.20.
home_pitch = (4.20 − home_xFIP) / 4.20
pitch_edge = home_pitch − away_pitch
A positive number means the home SP is above average relative to the away SP.
FanGraphs xFIP (direct API call) — the best early-season ERA predictor because it removes defense and luck 50%
2. Offense edge How much stronger or weaker each lineup is vs. the league-average wRC+ of 100.
home_bat = (home_wRC+ − 100) / 100
off_edge = home_bat − away_bat
A team with wRC+ 110 contributes +0.10; one at 90 contributes −0.10.
MLB Stats API team batting — OPS converted to wRC+ via (OPS / 0.720) × 100 35%
3. Home field Fixed constant added to the home team's side every game. Historical MLB average home-field effect +4%
4. Score diff score_diff = 0.50 × pitch_edge + 0.35 × off_edge + 0.04 Combined signal driving the probability below
5. Win probability home_win_prob = logistic(1.5 × score_diff)
The logistic scale of 1.5 keeps the model from being overconfident — even an extreme mismatch caps out around 68–70%.
Standard logistic sigmoid: 1 / (1 + e−x)

Recent Form Blending

Season stats are stable but slow to react. Recent form can signal a pitcher heating up or falling apart. The model blends both:

SourceWeightStats blended
Season-to-date (FanGraphs)65%xFIP, ERA, WHIP, K%, K/9
Last 5 starts (MLB Stats API game logs)35%ERA, WHIP, K%, K/9 — computed from raw game log totals

xFIP is season-only (requires full-season HR data to normalize). ERA trend from recent starts adjusts the blended ERA implicitly.

How the Model Works — Expected Run Total

For Over/Under bets the model projects a total runs scored using a similar framework:

StepCalculation
Base2 × 4.5 league-average runs/game = 9.0
SP factorAverage of (home xFIP / 4.20) and (away xFIP / 4.20). Uses xFIP for consistency with the win-probability model — ERA includes luck and inflates totals for pitchers who got unlucky.
Offense factorAverage of (home wRC+ / 100) and (away wRC+ / 100).
Raw total9.0 × (0.60 × SP factor + 0.40 × off_factor)
Park adjustmentRaw total × venue run factor (e.g. Coors 1.32, Oracle Park 0.92). Blended at 60% weight: 0.40 × raw + 0.60 × park_adjusted

Weather adjustments layer on top: headwind (N/NW/NE) × 0.93 on run total • tailwind (S/SW/SE) × 1.08 • cold (≤45°F) × 0.96

What IS Integrated

FactorStatus
Savant pitcher quality (xwOBA, xERA)Integrated. SP quality in NRFI blends xFIP (60%) + xwOBA allowed (40%) when Savant data available.
Savant whiff% / put-away%Integrated for K props. Primary projection driver when available (65% weight).
Opp pitcher contact quality for batter propsIntegrated. Opposing pitcher xwOBA allowed adjusts batter projections (±up to 15%).
Lineup order / day-of lineupIntegrated for batter props (confirmed lineup spot + projected PA). Game-level model uses full-team season wRC+.

What IS Integrated (continued)

FactorStatus
Bullpen fatigueIntegrated (Session 16). Relief appearances over past 3 days tracked per team; tired pen (>2.7 RP/game avg) raises expected total via BULLPEN_WEIGHT (15%). Surfaced in Game Script check.
Rest daysIntegrated (Session 16). Back-to-back teams receive a −1.5% win-probability penalty; well-rested teams receive a +1.0% bonus. Applied to full-game and F5 models.
Umpire K-rateIntegrated (Session 15). Static table of ~70 umpires with historical K/9 values. Wide-zone umps adjust K prop projections and NRFI scores up; tight-zone umps adjust down. Dampened ±12% cap.
Handedness / platoon splitsIntegrated (Sessions 3 & 15). Opposing lineup wRC+ vs. SP hand sourced from MLB splits API. Platoon mismatch adjusts win probability ±2% per side (capped ±4% total). Surfaced in Matchup check.
Projection blend (regression to mean)Integrated (Session 17). Stats regressed toward league average early in season: blend_w = IP ÷ 80 for pitchers, games ÷ 81 for teams. Prevents 5-IP ERA outliers from driving model in April.

What the Model Does NOT Include (yet)

FactorStatus
Batter vs. pitch-type matchupIntegrated. Savant team-vs-pitch-type xwOBA adjusts K prop projections and NRFI/YRFI scores when SP's primary pitch type is known. Opponent teams that struggle vs the SP's top pitch raise K over projections and NRFI scores.
Individual batter vs. pitcher H2HPlanned for a future phase.
Pre-season projection prior (Steamer/ZiPS)Not integrated — projection endpoints not available. Regression-to-mean (blending toward league avg by IP) used as a practical substitute.

NRFI — No Run First Inning

ColumnMeaning
Away SP / Home SPProbable starter name (or TBD if not yet announced)
NRFI ScoreComposite score out of 10. ≥7.7 = PLAY. SP quality (40%) blends xFIP + xwOBA allowed when Savant data is available; K-rate (35%); team offense (25%)

Sizing Guide

LabelEdge RequiredSuggested Unit Size
FULL≥20%Full unit
HALF≥15%Half unit
QRTR≥15%Quarter unit (data quality cap)
(none)<15%No bet — below threshold

Confidence Guide

LabelWhat it means
HIGHBoth pitchers and both offenses have full stat profiles
MEDOne or more data sources are missing or incomplete
LOWModel running mostly on league averages — proceed with caution

Model Notes

TermDefinition
xFIPExpected Fielding Independent Pitching — ERA predictor that strips out defense and luck. Lower = better pitcher. League avg ~4.20
wRC+Weighted Runs Created Plus — offensive quality. 100 = league average. 115+ = above average. Estimated from team OPS via MLB Stats API
Recent formLast 5 starts blended at 35% weight, season stats at 65%
Park factorVenue run/HR factor applied to expected total. Coors Field ~1.32, Oracle Park ~0.92
EdgeModel win probability minus the book's implied probability (after vig removal)
EV/$100Expected value: (win_prob × profit) − (loss_prob × stake)
F5 betsFirst 5 innings — pitching weight raised to 65% (starters matter more), scaled to 4.5/9.0 IP
DK noteThe "Bet on DK" button opens DraftKings' MLB section. Game-specific deep links require DK's partner event ID, not included in the free Odds API tier

Disclaimer: For informational and research purposes only. Bet responsibly. Always verify probable pitchers and lineups before placing any bet. Past model performance does not guarantee future results.