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Thursday, May 07 2026  |  Run at 12:17 PM
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PERFORMANCE

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Recent (14d)

RecordWin%P&L
Overall241W–242L–5P50%-43.97 uLast 14 days • 488 settled
Grade A32W–32L–0P50%-8.18 u
Grade B209W–210L–5P50%-35.80 u

All-time

RecordWin%P&L
Overall415W–397L–7P51%-59.19 uAll-time • 819 settled
Grade A78W–59L–0P57%-0.08 u
Grade B337W–338L–7P50%-59.11 u
15 pending
DateTypePlayLineOddsSizeResultP&LActual
2026-05-06K PropColin Rea4.5-133-WIN+0.752Colin Rea: 5.0 (line 4.5)
2026-05-06K PropJoey Cantillo4.5-119-LOSS-1.000Joey Cantillo: 1.0 (line 4.5)
2026-05-06K PropJeffrey Springs4.5-140-LOSS-1.000Jeffrey Springs: 4.0 (line 4.5)
2026-05-06K PropPaul Skenes5.5-157-WIN+0.637Paul Skenes: 7.0 (line 5.5)

DATA READINESS

Input data availability for this run
Savant: 574 pitcher(s) with metrics
Savant 1st-inn: 226 pitcher(s) with 1st-inning splits
Team NRFI streaks: 30 teams | 30 with streak ≥5
Pitch-type matchup data: 30 team(s), 87 team×pitch-type combinations
Handedness: 20 pitcher(s) | Team splits: 30 team(s)
Lineups confirmed: 9 team(s), 81 player(s)
BVP context: 20 roster team(s), 260 hitter(s) | 20 SP matchup(s), 675 career PA
Umpires confirmed: 5 game(s)
Rest data: 20 team(s) | Back-to-back: Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals
Bullpen data: 20 team(s) | Fatigued pens: Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles
Weather: 2 game(s) with meaningful conditions
F5: 9 game(s) fetched | 9 with ML odds | 0 with total odds | 1 play(s) above 8% edge
No-HR model: 9 game(s) scored | 0 above probability threshold | 4 with DK implied prob
HR layers: batter Statcast 472 | batter bats 178 | batter hand splits 178 | pitcher HR splits 80 | batter pitch-type 430 | bullpen HR 31
HR model: 157 batter(s) scored | 9 game environment(s) scored | 15 strong/elite batter edge(s)

TODAY'S SLATE

DraftKings lines + consensus direction
MatchupTime (ET)Away MLHome MLAway RLHome RLTotalCon ML
Minnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals1:06 PM+104-126-1.5 (+156)+1.5 (-190)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals2:11 PM+119-143+1.5 (-168)-1.5 (+139)O/U 9.5HOMEBet on DK
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PM+163-199+1.5 (-126)-1.5 (+104)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM-156+129-1.5 (+100)+1.5 (-120)O/U 11.0AWAYBet on DK
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PM-102-118-1.5 (+147)+1.5 (-178)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies6:41 PM+113-136+1.5 (-181)-1.5 (+149)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PM+104-126-1.5 (+157)+1.5 (-191)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM-105-115-1.5 (+154)+1.5 (-188)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres10:11 PM+139-168+1.5 (-156)-1.5 (+129)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK

GRADE A PLAYS — SWEEP

3 Grade A  |  8 Grade B  |  587 Pass  |  0 Fade

Grade A Best Plays — 3 play(s)

GradeTypeSideGameTime (ET)LineOddsBest Book / LineEdge/DiffChecks ✓!✗–Rec
AK PropJake Irvin OverTWI@NAT1:06 PM4.5-138theScore Bet Over 3.5 +165 | alt rescue38.0%BEST PLAY
AK PropCade Povich OverORI@MAR6:41 PM4.5-122DK Over 4.5 -122 | exact37.5%BEST PLAY
AK PropMax Meyer OverORI@MAR6:41 PM5.5-118BetMGM Over 5.5 -115 | best price34.3%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  |  8 Grade B

BEST PLAYS (Grade A)

A BEST PLAY K Prop — Jake Irvin Over 4.5 (-138) diff 38.0% Bet on DK
Game: Minnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals  |  Start: 1:06 PM
Best Book / Line: theScore Bet Over 3.5 +165 | alt rescue
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (12)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 38.0% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 54.7% / under 45.3%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.71K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (7 books): 5/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.14)
  • Jake Irvin: K/9 9.5, proj 6.2K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 25.6% | put-away% 19.6% | xwOBA 0.344 | top pitch: Curveball (44% whiff, 22% usage)
  • Umpire: Nate Tomlinson — 8.5 K/9 (avg zone, adj 1.00x)
  • BVP (confirmed lineup) vs Jake Irvin: 23 PA | K% 21.7% | BB% 4.3% | AVG .191 | OPS .551
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Minnesota Twins) confirmed — 9 players; using team K tendencies & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 5/7 (71%) | L20 5/7 (71%) | Season 5/7 (71%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.57 | Season Avg 5.57
  • Prop trend: K L10: 5/7 over 4.5; strong exact-market hit rate
  • A-tier gate: strong consensus 71%
A BEST PLAY K Prop — Cade Povich Over 4.5 (-122) diff 37.5% Bet on DK
Game: Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins  |  Start: 6:41 PM
Best Book / Line: DK Over 4.5 -122 | exact
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (11)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 37.5% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 51.9% / under 48.1%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.69K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (6 books): 4/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta -0.17)
  • Cade Povich: K/9 7.5, proj 6.2K over 6.2 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 29.7% | put-away% 14.5% | xwOBA 0.348 | top pitch: Slider (42% whiff, 19% usage)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Cade Povich: 6 PA | K% 0.0% | BB% 0.0% | AVG .333 | OPS .833
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Miami Marlins) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 1/3 (33%) | L10 1/3 (33%) | L20 1/3 (33%) | Season 1/3 (33%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 3.67 | Season Avg 3.67
  • Prop trend: K L10: 1/3 over 4.5
  • A-tier gate: 67% consensus, but diff_pct 37.5% >= 21.3% and raw gap 1.69 >= 1.00
A BEST PLAY K Prop — Max Meyer Over 5.5 (-118) diff 34.3% Bet on DK
Game: Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins  |  Start: 6:41 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Over 5.5 -115 | best price
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (12)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 34.3% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 51.0% / under 49.0%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.89K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (7 books): 5/7 OVER -- DK HIGHER (delta +0.29)
  • Max Meyer: K/9 9.3, proj 7.4K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 29.4% | put-away% 19.1% | xwOBA 0.313 | top pitch: Slider (44% whiff, 27% usage)
  • Pitch-type matchup: Baltimore Orioles whiff% vs Slider: 36.4% (high vs 24.5% avg, adj 1.10x)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Max Meyer: 9 PA | K% 11.1% | BB% 33.3% | AVG .500 | OPS 1.833
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Baltimore Orioles) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 5.5): L5 2/5 (40%) | L10 3/7 (43%) | L20 3/7 (43%) | Season 3/7 (43%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.71 | Season Avg 5.71
  • Prop trend: K L10: 3/7 over 5.5
  • A-tier gate: strong consensus 71%
▼ Good Adds — Grade B (8 play(s))
B GOOD ADD K Prop — Zac Gallen Under 4.5 (+106) diff 33.8% Bet on DK
Game: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks  |  Start: 3:41 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Under 4.5 +120 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (11)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 33.8% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): FAIL (over 54.2% / under 45.8%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff -1.52K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (7 books): 5/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Zac Gallen: K/9 7.1, proj 3.0K over 4.9 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 15.9% | put-away% 11.6% | xwOBA 0.356 | top pitch: Slider (30% whiff, 24% usage)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Zac Gallen: 116 PA | K% 19.0% | BB% 7.8% | AVG .238 | OPS .645
  • BVP K adjustment: 0.96x from 116 roster PA
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Pittsburgh Pirates) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Under 4.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 6/7 (86%) | L20 6/7 (86%) | Season 6/7 (86%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 2.86 | Season Avg 2.86
  • Prop trend: K L10: 6/7 under 4.5; strong exact-market hit rate
B GOOD ADD K Prop — Michael King Over 5.5 (-112) diff 12.4% Bet on DK
Game: St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres  |  Start: 10:11 PM
Best Book / Line: DK Over 5.5 -112 | exact
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (11)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 12.4% vs 17% min): FAIL
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): FAIL (over 49.8% / under 50.2%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +0.68K vs 1.0 min): FAIL
  • Consensus (7 books): 6/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.14)
  • Michael King: K/9 8.7, proj 6.2K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 27.4% | put-away% 20.1% | xwOBA 0.317 | top pitch: 4-Seam Fastball (41% whiff, 20% usage)
  • Pitch-type matchup: St. Louis Cardinals whiff% vs 4-Seam Fastball: 22.9% (low vs 24.5% avg, adj 0.98x)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Michael King: 13 PA | K% 7.7% | BB% 7.7% | AVG .333 | OPS .801
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (St. Louis Cardinals) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 5.5): L5 2/5 (40%) | L10 3/7 (43%) | L20 3/7 (43%) | Season 3/7 (43%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 5.57 | Season Avg 5.57
  • Prop trend: K L10: 3/7 over 5.5
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Jose Quintana Under 5.5 (-106) diff 17.4% Bet on DK
Game: New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies  |  Start: 3:11 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Under 5.5 +100 | best price
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 4.54 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 17.5% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.96 (WHIP 1.35, BB% 9.1%)
  • DK books agree: NO (over 52.0% / under 48.0%)
  • Consensus (3 books): 3/3 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Opp batting adj: -0.3 hits (Opp batting (New York Mets): wRC+ 90)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Jose Quintana: 85 PA | K% 22.4% | BB% 9.4% | AVG .210 | OPS .625
  • 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 4/5 (80%) | L10 4/5 (80%) | L20 4/5 (80%) | Season 4/5 (80%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.40 | Season Avg 4.40
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 4/5 under 5.5; strong exact-market hit rate
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Away pen fatigued (1.07x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back
B GOOD ADD Batter H+R+RBI — CJ Abrams Over 1.5 (-143) diff 80.8% Bet on DK
Game: Minnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals  |  Start: 1:06 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Over 1.5 -135 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (11)
  • Proj 2.71 vs line 1.5 | DIFF% 80.9% [individual]
  • Basis: H+R+RBI/G 2.56
  • Opp SP xwOBA 0.356 (boosting contact quality, adj 1.06x)
  • BVP vs Simeon Woods Richardson: 5 PA | 1/5 | HR 1 | K% 40.0% | BB% 0.0% | OPS 1.000 | thin sample
  • DK books agree: YES
  • Consensus (4 books): 4/4 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Lineup: batting 4 | proj PA 4.4
  • Prop history (batter_hits_runs_rbis Over 1.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 5/10 (50%) | L20 7/20 (35%) | Season 20/36 (56%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 3.10 | Season Avg 2.56
  • Prop trend: Batter HRR L10: 5/10 over 1.5; recent avg up +0.54 vs season
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back
⚠ HRR cluster: 3 correlated overs from same game (cap=2)
B GOOD ADD Batter H+R+RBI — James Wood Over 1.5 (-140) diff 77.9% Bet on DK
Game: Minnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals  |  Start: 1:06 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Over 1.5 -130 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 2.67 vs line 1.5 | DIFF% 77.9% [individual]
  • Basis: H+R+RBI/G 2.51
  • Opp SP xwOBA 0.356 (boosting contact quality, adj 1.06x)
  • DK books agree: YES
  • Consensus (4 books): 4/4 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Lineup: batting 1 | proj PA 4.7
  • Prop history (batter_hits_runs_rbis Over 1.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 4/10 (40%) | L20 10/20 (50%) | Season 21/37 (57%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 2.00 | Season Avg 2.51
  • Prop trend: Batter HRR L10: 4/10 over 1.5; recent avg down -0.51 vs season
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back
⚠ HRR cluster: 3 correlated overs from same game (cap=2)
B GOOD ADD Batter H+R+RBI — Chase DeLauter Over 1.5 (-139) diff 48.2% Bet on DK
Game: Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals  |  Start: 2:11 PM
Best Book / Line: BetOnline Over 1.5 -130 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (8)
  • Proj 2.22 vs line 1.5 | DIFF% 48.2% [individual]
  • Basis: H+R+RBI/G 2.21
  • Opp SP xwOBA 0.320 (neutral contact quality, adj 1.01x)
  • DK books agree: YES
  • Consensus (4 books): 4/4 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Lineup: batting 2 | proj PA 4.6
  • Prop history (batter_hits_runs_rbis Over 1.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 6/10 (60%) | L20 10/20 (50%) | Season 18/34 (53%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 2.80 | Season Avg 2.21
  • Prop trend: Batter HRR L10: 6/10 over 1.5; recent avg up +0.59 vs season
B GOOD ADD Batter Total Bases — Mickey Moniak Over 1.5 (-122) diff 83.7% Bet on DK
Game: New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies  |  Start: 3:11 PM
Best Book / Line: theScore Bet Over 1.5 +150 | best price
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 2.75 vs line 1.5 | DIFF% 83.7% [individual]
  • Basis: TB/G 2.66
  • Opp SP xwOBA 0.340 (boosting contact quality, adj 1.04x)
  • DK books agree: YES
  • Consensus (5 books): 4/5 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Lineup: batting 2 | proj PA 4.6
  • Prop history (batter_total_bases Over 1.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 4/10 (40%) | L20 10/20 (50%) | Season 13/29 (45%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 2.60 | Season Avg 2.66
  • Prop trend: Batter TB L10: 4/10 over 1.5
⚠ Baby Line: Projected PA (4.6) low relative to line (1.5)
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Away pen fatigued (1.07x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back
B GOOD ADD Batter Total Bases — Shea Langeliers Over 1.5 (-124) diff 75.8% Bet on DK
Game: Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies  |  Start: 6:41 PM
Best Book / Line: theScore Bet Over 1.5 +160 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (9)
  • Proj 2.64 vs line 1.5 | DIFF% 75.8% [individual]
  • Basis: TB/G 2.62
  • Opp SP xwOBA 0.318 (neutral contact quality, adj 1.00x)
  • DK books agree: YES
  • Consensus (3 books): 2/3 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Lineup: confirmed but player not in starting lineup
  • Prop history (batter_total_bases Over 1.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 6/10 (60%) | L20 13/20 (65%) | Season 19/32 (59%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 3.20 | Season Avg 2.62
  • Prop trend: Batter TB L10: 6/10 over 1.5; recent avg up +0.58 vs season
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back

GAME BETS — DETAIL

0 bet(s) above 15% edge threshold

No bets meet the threshold today.

F5 BETS — DETAIL

1 bet(s) above 8% edge threshold
GradeGameTime (ET)TypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
CCincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs (F5)2:21 PMF5 MLCincinnati Reds+15437.1%45.7%+8.5%$+15.978Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (1 play(s))
C Cincinnati Reds — Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs (F5) (F5 ML)   +8.5%
  • [IL] Riley Martin (Chicago Cubs) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [IL] Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [INJ] Luke Little (Chicago Cubs) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • Wrigley Field (HITTER)
  • Shota Imanaga xFIP 3.83
  • Rhett Lowder xFIP 4.35
  • Home SP: Shota Imanaga (LHP)
  • Away SP: Rhett Lowder (RHP)

NRFI — NO RUN FIRST INNING

Score threshold: 7.7+ | SP 40% / K% 35% / Off 25%
GameTime (ET)Away SPHome SPNRFI ScorePlay
New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PMChristian ScottJose Quintana
1.9/10
YRFIBet on DK

NRFI/YRFI Play Detail

PLAY — YRFI New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies — Score 8.1/10
  • Jose Quintana: xFIP 4.75, K% 16.4%, BB% 9.1%, xwOBA 0.359, whiff% 21.2%
  • Christian Scott: xFIP 4.28, K% 25.9%, BB% 9.2%, xwOBA 0.340, whiff% 20.6%
  • Colorado Rockies lineup: top-3 wRC+ 130 (team avg 100)
  • New York Mets offense wRC+ 95
  • Umpire: Sean Barber — 8.5 K/9 (avg zone)
  • Park: Coors Field (hitter-friendly, run factor 1.32)
  • NRFI rate: Jose Quintana: 60% (5 starts)
  • All-game streak: 23-game YRFI (-0.4) | Venue streak: 14-game YRFI (-0.2)
  • NRFI FANDUEL odds +116 | implied 46.3% | model edge -16.3%
  • YRFI FANDUEL odds -148 | implied 59.7% | model edge +25.3%
▼ Why not play? (8 games below threshold)
GameTime (ET)SPsNRFI / MinYRFI / MinEdgeWhy not
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PMJake Bennett / Griffin Jax4.8 / 7.75.2 / 7.7+2.5%Score 4.8 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 2.5% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (5 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (7 PA < 30 gate)
Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies6:41 PMAndrew Painter / J.T. Ginn4.8 / 7.75.2 / 7.7+3.4%Score 4.8 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 3.4% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (19 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (21 PA < 30 gate)
Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PMMax Meyer / Cade Povich4.6 / 7.75.4 / 7.7-1.0%Score 4.6 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -1.0% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (8 PA < 30 gate)
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres10:11 PMMichael King / Matthew Liberatore4.4 / 7.75.6 / 7.7-4.8%Score 4.4 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -4.8% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (24 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
Minnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals1:06 PMJake Irvin / Simeon Woods Richardson3.7 / 7.76.3 / 7.7-11.5%Score 3.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -11.5% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (27 PA < 30 gate)
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals2:11 PMSeth Lugo / Slade Cecconi3.7 / 7.76.3 / 7.7-6.1%Score 3.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -6.1% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (27 PA < 30 gate)
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PMShota Imanaga / Rhett Lowder3.5 / 7.76.5 / 7.7-14.2%Score 3.5 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -14.2% < 8% required
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PMZac Gallen / Mitch Keller3.3 / 7.76.7 / 7.7-15.1%Score 3.3 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -15.1% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate)

HR LIKELIHOOD MODEL

Batter HR probability + pitcher vulnerability + park/weather + best-book price; No-HR inverse is support/conflict only
  • HR props parsed: 157 batter line(s)
  • Market discovery: batter_home_runs=157
  • Official Odds API MLB HR markets found: batter_home_runs, batter_home_runs_alternate, batter_first_home_run; game HR total/team HR market keys not listed

Batter HR Candidates

TierPlayerTeamGameTime (ET)SpotPitcherBookOddsFirst HRImpliedModelEdgeScore
Elite HR Longshot EdgeVictor Scott IIAtlanta BravesSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres10:11 PM-Michael King (R)theScore Bet+1200-7.3%17.8%+10.5%94
Elite HR Longshot EdgeLiam HicksMiami MarlinsBaltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PM-Cade Povich (L)theScore Bet+1000-8.6%18.0%+9.4%93
Elite HR Longshot EdgeIldemaro VargasArizona DiamondbacksPittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PM-Mitch Keller (R)theScore Bet+1000-8.6%16.9%+8.3%90
Elite HR Longshot EdgeJonathan ArandaTampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM-Jake Bennett (L)theScore Bet+800-10.4%17.9%+7.5%92
Elite HR Longshot EdgeTyler FreemanLos Angeles DodgersNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM-Jose Quintana (L)theScore Bet+1000-8.6%16.0%+7.4%87
Elite HR Longshot EdgeRyan O'HearnPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PM-Zac Gallen (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%17.8%+7.3%91
Strong HR CandidateTJ RumfieldColorado RockiesNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM4Christian Scott (R)theScore Bet+700-11.7%18.0%+6.3%91
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyEdouard JulienUnknownNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM-Jose Quintana (L)theScore Bet+700-11.7%17.7%+5.9%90
Elite HR Longshot EdgeBrandon MarshPhiladelphia PhilliesAthletics @ Philadelphia Phillies6:41 PM-J.T. Ginn (R)theScore Bet+700-11.7%17.7%+5.9%90
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyGabriel MorenoUnknownPittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PM-Zac Gallen (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%16.3%+5.8%86
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyCarlos NarvaezUnknownTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM-Jake Bennett (L)theScore Bet+800-10.4%16.2%+5.8%86
Elite HR Longshot EdgePedro PagesLos Angeles DodgersSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres10:11 PM-Michael King (R)theScore Bet+700-11.7%17.0%+5.3%87
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyBen WilliamsonUnknownTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM-Jake Bennett (L)theScore Bet+1200-7.3%12.4%+5.1%76
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyMarcelo MayerUnknownTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM-Jake Bennett (L)theScore Bet+900-9.4%14.4%+5.0%81
Strong HR CandidateChase DeLauterCleveland GuardiansCleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals2:11 PM2Seth Lugo (R)theScore Bet+600-13.3%18.0%+4.7%89
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyTaylor WallsUnknownTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM-Jake Bennett (L)theScore Bet+1400-6.4%11.0%+4.6%72
Strong HR CandidateBrady HouseWashington NationalsMinnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals1:06 PM5Simeon Woods Richardson (R)theScore Bet+600-13.3%17.8%+4.6%89
Strong HR CandidateOtto LopezMiami MarlinsBaltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PM-Cade Povich (L)theScore Bet+600-13.3%17.8%+4.5%88
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyWilli CastroUnknownNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM-Jose Quintana (L)theScore Bet+800-10.4%14.8%+4.4%81
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyCurtis MeadUnknownMinnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals1:06 PM-Jake Irvin (R)theScore Bet+700-11.7%15.5%+3.8%82

Game HR Environments

TierGameTime (ET)ScoreP(1+ HR)Fair OddsTop ThreatsEnvironmentRisks
Strong HR EnvironmentMinnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals1:06 PM10093.3%-1387CJ Abrams, James Wood, Byron Buxton, Brady HouseNationals Park HR factor 1.02 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 6.7%-
Strong HR EnvironmentNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM10090.8%-982Mickey Moniak, TJ Rumfield, Juan Soto, Mark VientosCoors Field HR factor 1.20 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 9.2%-
Strong HR EnvironmentCincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PM10089.1%-817Ian Happ, Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Spencer SteerWrigley Field HR factor 1.05 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 10.9%-
Strong HR EnvironmentTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM10087.7%-715Wilyer Abreu, Willson Contreras, Junior Caminero, Yandy DiazFenway Park HR factor 0.95 | Wind 11 mph W -- crosswind, minor effect | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 12.3%-
WatchlistAthletics @ Philadelphia Phillies6:41 PM10085.8%-605Bryce Harper, Shea Langeliers, Kyle Schwarber, Tyler SoderstromCitizens Bank Park HR factor 1.10-
WatchlistSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres10:11 PM10085.7%-600Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II, JJ Wetherholt, Xander BogaertsPetco Park HR factor 0.85-
WatchlistCleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals2:11 PM10085.2%-577Carter Jensen, Chase DeLauter, Jac Caglianone, Vinnie PasquantinoKauffman Stadium HR factor 0.93 | Wind 16 mph OUT (SW) -- run total UP-
WatchlistBaltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PM10084.4%-539Liam Hicks, Otto Lopez, Pete Alonso, Gunnar HendersonloanDepot park HR factor 0.88-
WatchlistPittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PM10080.6%-416Brandon Lowe, Oneil Cruz, Ryan O'Hearn, Ildemaro VargasChase Field HR factor 1.02-
▼ HR Candidate Detail (8 players)
Elite HR Longshot Edge Victor Scott II — St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres (+1200) edge +10.5%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.200, OPS 0.841, ISO 0.217, TB/G 1.69
  • Statcast: barrel 18.7%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 94.9/114.9, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.654
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0178, xFIP 4.20, K% 24.5%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.317, xERA 4.00, whiff 27.4%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.067, OPS 0.909, ISO 0.247 (90 PA)
  • Pitcher HR allowed vs_lhb: HR/BF 0.0104
  • Batter vs SP top pitch 4-Seam Fastball: xSLG 0.856, xwOBA 0.558 (19 PA)
  • Park HR factor 0.85
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Elite HR Longshot Edge Liam Hicks — Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins (+1000) edge +9.4%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.235, OPS 0.945, ISO 0.248, TB/G 1.82
  • Statcast: barrel 8.1%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 88.5/107.5, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.491
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0433, xFIP 4.63, K% 16.2%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.348, xERA 4.93, whiff 29.7%
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Slider: xSLG 0.589, xwOBA 0.352 (10 PA)
  • Park HR factor 0.88
  • Opp bullpen HR/fatigue multiplier 0.86x
  • Market espnbet +1000: implied 8.6%
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Thin batter split sample vs_lhp (22 PA)
Elite HR Longshot Edge Ildemaro Vargas — Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks (+1000) edge +8.3%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.214, OPS 1.013, ISO 0.263, TB/G 2.46
  • Statcast: barrel 5.2%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 87.7/109.0, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.498
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0057, xFIP 3.97, K% 19.0%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.308, xERA 3.75, whiff 24.4%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.026, OPS 0.950, ISO 0.211 (76 PA)
  • Pitcher HR allowed vs_lhb: HR/BF 0.0104
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Changeup: xSLG 0.447, xwOBA 0.340 (21 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.02
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Elite HR Longshot Edge Jonathan Aranda — Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox (+800) edge +7.5%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.194, OPS 0.854, ISO 0.204, TB/G 1.69
  • Statcast: barrel 9.6%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 89.6/107.0, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.452
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0465, xFIP 3.71, K% 15.0%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.465, xERA 10.24, whiff 21.2%
  • Batter split vs_lhp: HR/PA 0.023, OPS 0.718, ISO 0.097 (43 PA)
  • Batter vs SP top pitch 4-Seam Fastball: xSLG 0.395, xwOBA 0.315 (56 PA)
  • Park HR factor 0.95
  • Opp bullpen HR/fatigue multiplier 1.06x
⚠ Team lineup not posted
Elite HR Longshot Edge Tyler Freeman — New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies (+1000) edge +7.4%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.086, OPS 0.773, ISO 0.150, TB/G 1.71
  • Statcast: barrel 12.8%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 92.5/110.3, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.545
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0482, xFIP 6.03, K% 11.4%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.359, xERA 5.30, whiff 21.2%
  • Batter split vs_lhp: HR/PA 0.025, OPS 0.633, ISO 0.111 (40 PA)
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Changeup: xSLG 0.614, xwOBA 0.440 (18 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.20
  • Market espnbet +1000: implied 8.6%
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Weak batter split vs_lhp
Elite HR Longshot Edge Ryan O'Hearn — Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks (+800) edge +7.3%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.143, OPS 0.833, ISO 0.158, TB/G 1.63
  • Statcast: barrel 7.2%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 90.6/108.1, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.475
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0145, xFIP 4.46, K% 14.2%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.356, xERA 5.20, whiff 15.9%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.038, OPS 0.883, ISO 0.182 (106 PA)
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Slider: xSLG 0.373, xwOBA 0.343 (18 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.02
  • Opp bullpen HR/fatigue multiplier 0.98x
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Strong HR Candidate TJ Rumfield — New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies (+700) edge +6.3%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.135, OPS 0.780, ISO 0.170, TB/G 1.62
  • Statcast: barrel 8.3%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 86.2/107.6, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.446
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0381, xFIP 5.19, K% 31.0%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.340, xERA 4.67, whiff 20.6%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.043, OPS 0.889, ISO 0.223 (115 PA)
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Sweeper: xSLG 0.350, xwOBA 0.340 (15 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.20
  • Opp bullpen HR/fatigue multiplier 1.00x
⚠ Elite strikeout pitcher
Parlay Sprinkle Only Edouard Julien — New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies (+700) edge +5.9%
  • Statcast: barrel 10.2%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 91.0/109.1, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.440
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0482, xFIP 6.03, K% 11.4%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.359, xERA 5.30, whiff 21.2%
  • Park HR factor 1.20
  • Market espnbet +700: implied 11.7%
⚠ Batter team unresolved
⚠ Batter power stats unavailable

Avoid / Trap List

PlayerGameTime (ET)OddsEdgeWhy avoid
Michael BuschCincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PM+425-13.7%Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Roman AnthonyTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM+525-12.8%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate | High-whiff arsenal | Thin batter pitch-type sample (7 PA)
Taylor WardBaltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PM+600-12.4%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Matt McLainCincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PM+600-10.1%Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite contact-quality suppressor
Christopher MorelBaltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PM+500-9.6%Batter team unresolved | Batter power stats unavailable | Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Marcell OzunaPittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PM+500-9.6%Team lineup not posted | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Weak batter split vs_rhp
Moisés BallesterosCincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PM+500-9.4%Batter team unresolved | Batter power stats unavailable | Batter Statcast power unavailable | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite contact-quality suppressor
Brett BatyNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM+700-9.2%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate | Thin batter split sample vs_lhp (15 PA)
Bo BichetteNew York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PM+600-9.1%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate
Trevor StoryTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PM+700-8.6%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate | High-whiff arsenal | Weak batter split vs_rhp

NO-HR MODEL — POISSON GAME ANALYSIS

Poisson model &mdash; P(no HR)&ge;20% or P(under 1.5 HR)&ge;52.2% to play
GameTime (ET)Home SPAway SPPark HRP(No HR)P(U 1.5)DK ImpliedEdge
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks3:41 PMZac GallenMitch Keller1.0219.4%51.2%
Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins6:41 PMMax MeyerCade Povich0.8815.6%44.7%
Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals2:11 PMSeth LugoSlade Cecconi0.9314.8%43.0%8.2%+6.5%
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres10:11 PMMichael KingMatthew Liberatore0.8514.3%42.1%
Athletics @ Philadelphia Phillies6:41 PMAndrew PainterJ.T. Ginn1.1014.2%41.9%
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox7:11 PMJake BennettGriffin Jax0.9512.3%38.0%
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs2:21 PMShota ImanagaRhett Lowder1.0510.9%35.1%6.4%+4.5%
New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies3:11 PMJose QuintanaChristian Scott1.209.2%31.2%11.8%-2.6%
Minnesota Twins @ Washington Nationals1:06 PMJake IrvinSimeon Woods Richardson1.026.7%24.9%7.8%-1.1%

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.