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PERFORMANCE

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Recent (14d)

RecordWin%P&L
Overall247W–249L–5P50%-48.36 uLast 14 days • 501 settled
Grade A36W–36L–0P50%-9.20 u
Grade B211W–213L–5P50%-39.17 u

All-time

RecordWin%P&L
Overall441W–425L–7P51%-66.98 uAll-time • 873 settled
Grade A85W–65L–0P57%-0.90 u
Grade B356W–360L–7P50%-66.08 u
18 pending
DateTypePlayLineOddsSizeResultP&LActual
2026-05-08K PropGriffin Canning4.5-140-WIN+0.714Griffin Canning: 5.0 (line 4.5)
2026-05-08K PropEmmet Sheehan5.5-151-WIN+0.662Emmet Sheehan: 7.0 (line 5.5)
2026-05-08K PropConnor Prielipp4.5-118-WIN+0.847Connor Prielipp: 6.0 (line 4.5)
2026-05-08K PropKris Bubic5.5-122-LOSS-1.000Kris Bubic: 5.0 (line 5.5)
2026-05-08K PropNolan McLean5.5-125-WIN+0.800Nolan McLean: 6.0 (line 5.5)
2026-05-08K PropDylan Cease7.5-138-WIN+0.725Dylan Cease: 10.0 (line 7.5)
2026-05-08K PropParker Messick5.5-131-WIN+0.763Parker Messick: 7.0 (line 5.5)
2026-05-08K PropChris Sale6.5-150-WIN+0.667Chris Sale: 7.0 (line 6.5)
2026-05-08Batter H+R+RBIMatt Olson1.5-127-LOSS-1.000Matt Olson: 0.0 (line 1.5)

DATA READINESS

Input data availability for this run
Savant: 586 pitcher(s) with metrics
Savant 1st-inn: 230 pitcher(s) with 1st-inning splits
Team NRFI streaks: 30 teams | 30 with streak ≥5
Pitch-type matchup data: 30 team(s), 93 team×pitch-type combinations
Handedness: 30 pitcher(s) | Team splits: 30 team(s)
Lineups confirmed: 14 team(s), 126 player(s)
BVP context: 30 roster team(s), 390 hitter(s) | 30 SP matchup(s), 1212 career PA
Umpires confirmed: 8 game(s)
Rest data: 30 team(s) | Back-to-back: Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox
Bullpen data: 30 team(s) | Fatigued pens: Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds
Weather: 3 game(s) with meaningful conditions
F5: 14 game(s) fetched | 14 with ML odds | 0 with total odds | 2 play(s) above 8% edge
No-HR model: 14 game(s) scored | 2 above probability threshold | 7 with DK implied prob
HR layers: batter Statcast 481 | batter bats 178 | batter hand splits 178 | pitcher HR splits 75 | batter pitch-type 434 | bullpen HR 31
HR model: 245 batter(s) scored | 14 game environment(s) scored | 18 strong/elite batter edge(s)

TODAY'S SLATE

DraftKings lines + consensus direction
MatchupTime (ET)Away MLHome MLAway RLHome RLTotalCon ML
Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles4:06 PM+105-126-1.5 (+152)+1.5 (-185)O/U 9.5HOMEBet on DK
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PM+123-149+1.5 (-171)-1.5 (+141)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
Houston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds4:11 PM+135-163+1.5 (-149)-1.5 (+123)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins4:11 PM+135-163+1.5 (-156)-1.5 (+129)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PM+157-192+1.5 (-136)-1.5 (+113)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians6:11 PM+102-122-1.5 (+159)+1.5 (-194)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PM-136+113-1.5 (+119)+1.5 (-143)O/U 8.0AWAYBet on DK
Seattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox7:11 PM-131+109-1.5 (+119)+1.5 (-143)O/U 9.5AWAYBet on DK
Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PM+119-143+1.5 (-175)-1.5 (+144)O/U 9.5HOMEBet on DK
New York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers7:11 PM-136+113-1.5 (+123)+1.5 (-149)O/U 7.5AWAYBet on DK
New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks7:16 PM-112-108-1.5 (+144)+1.5 (-175)O/U 9.5AWAYBet on DK
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PM+119-143+1.5 (-186)-1.5 (+153)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants9:06 PM-112-108-1.5 (+153)+1.5 (-186)O/U 7.0AWAYBet on DK
Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM+153-186+1.5 (-136)-1.5 (+113)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK

GRADE A PLAYS — SWEEP

4 Grade A  |  4 Grade B  |  985 Pass  |  0 Fade

Grade A Best Plays — 4 play(s)

GradeTypeSideGameTime (ET)LineOddsBest Book / LineEdge/DiffChecks ✓!✗–Rec
AK PropBraxton Ashcraft OverPIR@GIA9:06 PM4.5-116DK Over 4.5 -116 | exact63.3%BEST PLAY
AK PropKyle Freeland OverROC@PHI6:06 PM4.5-125BetMGM Over 4.5 -125 | best price40.0%BEST PLAY
AK PropBlake Snell OverBRA@DOD9:11 PM4.5-144BetRivers Over 3.5 -157 | alt rescue23.8%BEST PLAY
AK PropChase Burns OverAST@RED4:11 PM6.5-149BetRivers Over 6.5 +265 | best price20.2%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  —  4 Grade A  |  4 Grade B

BEST PLAYS (Grade A)

A BEST PLAY K Prop — Braxton Ashcraft Over 4.5 (-116) diff 63.3% Bet on DK
Game: Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants  |  Start: 9:06 PM
Best Book / Line: DK Over 4.5 -116 | exact
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (11)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 63.3% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 50.6% / under 49.4%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +2.85K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (6 books): 4/6 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Braxton Ashcraft: K/9 9.7, proj 7.3K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 30.1% | put-away% 25.4% | xwOBA 0.260 | top pitch: Curveball (46% whiff, 28% usage)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Braxton Ashcraft: 16 PA | K% 18.8% | BB% 0.0% | AVG .250 | OPS .562
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (San Francisco Giants) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 5/5 (100%) | L10 6/7 (86%) | L20 6/7 (86%) | Season 6/7 (86%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 6.43 | Season Avg 6.43
  • Prop trend: K L10: 6/7 over 4.5; strong exact-market hit rate
  • A-tier gate: 67% consensus, but diff_pct 63.3% >= 21.3% and raw gap 2.85 >= 1.00
A BEST PLAY K Prop — Kyle Freeland Over 4.5 (-125) diff 40.0% Bet on DK
Game: Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies  |  Start: 6:06 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Over 4.5 -125 | best price
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (13)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 40.0% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 52.4% / under 47.6%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.80K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (7 books): 6/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Kyle Freeland: K/9 8.7, proj 6.3K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 25.7% | put-away% 20.5% | xwOBA 0.337 | top pitch: Curveball (35% whiff, 26% usage)
  • Umpire: John Bacon — 8.5 K/9 (avg zone, adj 1.00x)
  • BVP (confirmed lineup) vs Kyle Freeland: 160 PA | K% 25.6% | BB% 5.6% | AVG .227 | OPS .615
  • BVP K adjustment: 1.03x from 160 roster PA
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Philadelphia Phillies) confirmed — 9 players; using team K tendencies & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 3/6 (50%) | L20 3/6 (50%) | Season 3/6 (50%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.00 | Season Avg 4.00
  • Prop trend: K L10: 3/6 over 4.5
  • A-tier gate: strong consensus 86%
A BEST PLAY K Prop — Blake Snell Over 4.5 (-144) diff 23.8% Bet on DK
Game: Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers  |  Start: 9:11 PM
Best Book / Line: BetRivers Over 3.5 -157 | alt rescue
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (12)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 23.8% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 55.7% / under 44.3%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.07K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (7 books): 6/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.14)
  • Blake Snell: K/9 8.2, proj 5.6K over 5.7 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: pitcher not in dataset — projection uses FanGraphs K/9 only
  • BVP (active roster) vs Blake Snell: 79 PA | K% 30.4% | BB% 11.4% | AVG .188 | OPS .641
  • BVP K adjustment: 1.08x from 79 roster PA
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Atlanta Braves) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 4.5): L5 N/A | L10 N/A | L20 N/A | Season N/A | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg N/A | Season Avg N/A
  • Prop trend: K: no recent game-log sample
  • A-tier gate: strong consensus 86%
A BEST PLAY K Prop — Chase Burns Over 6.5 (-149) diff 20.2% Bet on DK
Game: Houston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds  |  Start: 4:11 PM
Best Book / Line: BetRivers Over 6.5 +265 | best price
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (11)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 20.2% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 56.5% / under 43.5%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.31K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (7 books): 5/7 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Chase Burns: K/9 9.3, proj 7.8K over 6.0 IP (avg/start)
  • Savant: whiff% 34.1% | put-away% 23.9% | xwOBA 0.276 | top pitch: Slider (50% whiff, 39% usage)
  • Umpire: David Rackley — 8.5 K/9 (avg zone, adj 1.00x)
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Houston Astros) confirmed — 9 players; using team K tendencies & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 6.5): L5 3/5 (60%) | L10 5/7 (71%) | L20 5/7 (71%) | Season 5/7 (71%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 6.57 | Season Avg 6.57
  • Prop trend: K L10: 5/7 over 6.5; strong exact-market hit rate
  • A-tier gate: strong consensus 71%
▼ Good Adds — Grade B (4 play(s))
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Clay Holmes Under 5.5 (-111) diff 34.1% Bet on DK
Game: New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks  |  Start: 7:16 PM
Best Book / Line: theScore Bet Under 5.5 -110 | best price
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 3.6225000000000005 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 34.1% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.73 (WHIP 1.09, BB% 8.4%)
  • DK books agree: NO (over 50.9% / under 49.1%)
  • Consensus (3 books): 2/3 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Opp batting adj: -0.1 hits (Opp batting (Arizona Diamondbacks): wRC+ 97)
  • BVP (confirmed lineup) vs Clay Holmes: 23 PA | K% 13.0% | BB% 4.3% | AVG .227 | OPS .488
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Arizona Diamondbacks) confirmed (9 players)
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 5/5 (100%) | L10 7/7 (100%) | L20 7/7 (100%) | Season 7/7 (100%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.00 | Season Avg 4.00
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 7/7 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 Pitcher Hits Allowed — Michael Wacha Under 5.5 (-111) diff 27.3% Bet on DK
Game: Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals  |  Start: 7:11 PM
Best Book / Line: DK Under 5.5 -111 | exact
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 3.9975 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 27.3% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.81 (WHIP 1.18, BB% 8.6%)
  • DK books agree: NO (over 50.8% / under 49.2%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 2/2 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Opp batting adj: -0.0 hits (Opp batting (Detroit Tigers): wRC+ 100)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Michael Wacha: 127 PA | K% 15.0% | BB% 2.4% | AVG .281 | OPS .746
  • 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 5/7 (71%) | L20 5/7 (71%) | Season 5/7 (71%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.57 | Season Avg 4.57
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 5/7 under 5.5; strong exact-market hit rate
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.01x) | Home pen fatigued (1.05x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Janson Junk Under 5.5 (-114) diff 25.5% Bet on DK
Game: Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins  |  Start: 4:11 PM
Best Book / Line: BetMGM Under 5.5 -105 | best price
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 4.0975 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 25.5% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.81 (WHIP 1.11, BB% 6.9%)
  • DK books agree: NO (over 50.2% / under 49.8%)
  • Consensus (3 books): 3/3 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Opp batting adj: -0.0 hits (Opp batting (Washington Nationals): wRC+ 100)
  • BVP (confirmed lineup) vs Janson Junk: 18 PA | K% 11.1% | BB% 11.1% | AVG .375 | OPS 1.132
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Washington Nationals) confirmed (9 players)
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 5/7 (71%) | L20 5/7 (71%) | Season 5/7 (71%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.57 | Season Avg 4.57
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 5/7 under 5.5; strong exact-market hit rate
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back
B GOOD ADD Pitcher Hits Allowed — Nick Martinez Under 5.5 (+100) diff 25.2% Bet on DK
Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox  |  Start: 4:11 PM
Best Book / Line: theScore Bet Under 5.5 +100 | best price
Checks: !!   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (10)
  • Proj 4.114999999999999 vs line 5.5 | DIFF% 25.2% (min 15%)
  • Basis: H/IP 0.86 (WHIP 1.17, BB% 7.2%)
  • DK books agree: NO (over 53.2% / under 46.8%)
  • Consensus (2 books): 2/2 OVER -- IN LINE
  • Opp batting adj: -0.2 hits (Opp batting (Boston Red Sox): wRC+ 93)
  • BVP (confirmed lineup) vs Nick Martinez: 32 PA | K% 12.5% | BB% 3.1% | AVG .400 | OPS 1.137
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (Boston Red Sox) confirmed (9 players)
  • Prop history (pitcher_hits_allowed Under 5.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 5/7 (71%) | L20 5/7 (71%) | Season 5/7 (71%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 4.71 | Season Avg 4.71
  • Prop trend: Pitcher Hits Allowed L10: 5/7 under 5.5; strong exact-market hit rate
⚠ Game Script: Neutral run environment (1.00x) | Home back-to-back | Away back-to-back

GAME BETS — DETAIL

1 bet(s) above 15% edge threshold
GradeGameTime (ET)TypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
CTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PMTotalOver 8.0-10248.3%64.1%+15.8%$+26.949Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (1 play(s))
C Over 8.0 — Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox (Total)   +15.8%
  • [DTD] Luke Jackson (Tampa Bay Rays) -- Injured 7-Day: Injured 7-Day
  • [IL] Garrett Crochet (Boston Red Sox) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [INJ] Eduardo Rivera (Boston Red Sox) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [OUT] Cade Fisher (Boston Red Sox) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [INJ] Alec Gamboa (Boston Red Sox) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • Model total: 9.1 runs vs line 8.0 [April dampening ×0.99]
  • Home SP: Payton Tolle (LHP) | opp wRC+ 97 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Nick Martinez (RHP) | opp wRC+ 93 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Fenway Park (HITTER, run factor 1.06)
  • Payton Tolle small sample (17 IP) — stats 21% actual / 79% league avg (regression applied)
  • Boston Red Sox small sample — offense 48% actual / 52% league avg (regression applied)
  • Tampa Bay Rays small sample — offense 46% actual / 54% league avg (regression applied)

F5 BETS — DETAIL

2 bet(s) above 8% edge threshold
GradeGameTime (ET)TypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
CAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers (F5)9:11 PMF5 MLAtlanta Braves+14538.5%49.9%+11.5%$+22.358Bet on DK
CWashington Nationals @ Miami Marlins (F5)4:11 PMF5 MLWashington Nationals+14039.3%47.8%+8.5%$+14.818Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (2 play(s))
C Atlanta Braves — Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers (F5) (F5 ML)   +11.5%
  • [INJ] Rolddy Muñoz (Atlanta Braves) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [INJ] Rayven Antonio (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured - Full Season: Injured - Full Season
  • [OUT] Juan Sanchez (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [INJ] Hunter Stratton (Atlanta Braves) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [IL] Dylan Dodd (Atlanta Braves) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [IL] Tyler Glasnow (Los Angeles Dodgers) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [DTD] Samuel Sanchez (Los Angeles Dodgers) -- Injured 7-Day: Injured 7-Day
  • [IL] Blake Snell (Los Angeles Dodgers) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • Dodger Stadium (NEUTRAL)
  • Blake Snell xFIP 4.32
  • Away SP TBD
  • Home SP: Blake Snell (LHP)
  • Away SP: Spencer Strider (RHP)
C Washington Nationals — Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins (F5) (F5 ML)   +8.5%
  • [INJ] Andrew Alvarez (Washington Nationals) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [INJ] William Kempner (Miami Marlins) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [INJ] Ryan Gusto (Miami Marlins) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [DTD] Noble Meyer (Miami Marlins) -- Injured 7-Day: Injured 7-Day
  • [OUT] Franklin Sanchez (Miami Marlins) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [INJ] Dax Fulton (Miami Marlins) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • loanDepot park (NEUTRAL)
  • Janson Junk xFIP 4.04
  • Richard Lovelady xFIP 4.31
  • Home SP: Janson Junk (RHP)
  • Away SP: Richard Lovelady (LHP)

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? (14 games below threshold)
GameTime (ET)SPsNRFI / MinYRFI / MinEdgeWhy not
Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants9:06 PMLanden Roupp / Braxton Ashcraft6.9 / 7.73.1 / 7.7+18.1%Score 6.9 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (24 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate)
New York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers7:11 PMKyle Harrison / Cam Schlittler6.3 / 7.73.7 / 7.7+13.2%Score 6.3 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PMMichael Wacha / Burch Smith6.0 / 7.74.0 / 7.7+19.3%Score 6.0 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (27 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate)
Houston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds4:11 PMChase Burns / Spencer Arrighetti5.4 / 7.74.6 / 7.7+5.3%Score 5.4 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 5.3% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (17 PA < 30 gate)
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PMPayton Tolle / Nick Martinez5.2 / 7.74.8 / 7.7+2.6%Score 5.2 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 2.6% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (10 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (28 PA < 30 gate)
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PMRandy Vásquez / Dustin May4.9 / 7.75.1 / 7.7+2.0%Score 4.9 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 2.0% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks7:16 PMMerrill Kelly / Clay Holmes ⚠ Home SP4.8 / 7.75.2 / 7.7+6.2%Score 4.8 < 7.7 threshold | Both SP required — one or more not found | Edge 6.2% < 8% required
Home SP (Merrill Kelly) stats unavailable — league avg used | Home SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (28 PA < 30 gate)
Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PMBlake Snell / Spencer Strider ⚠ Away SP4.7 / 7.75.3 / 7.7+0.5%Score 4.7 < 7.7 threshold | Both SP required — one or more not found | Edge 0.5% < 8% required
Away SP (Spencer Strider) stats unavailable — league avg used | Home SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate)
Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PMJack Leiter / Edward Cabrera4.7 / 7.75.3 / 7.7-1.5%Score 4.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -1.5% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate)
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians6:11 PMTanner Bibee / Joe Ryan4.1 / 7.75.9 / 7.7-8.1%Score 4.1 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -8.1% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PMAaron Nola / Kyle Freeland3.7 / 7.76.3 / 7.7-10.2%Score 3.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -10.2% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (27 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (20 PA < 30 gate)
Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles4:06 PMShane Baz / Aaron Civale3.5 / 7.76.5 / 7.7-8.3%Score 3.5 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -8.3% < 8% required
Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins4:11 PMJanson Junk / Richard Lovelady3.3 / 7.76.7 / 7.7-15.9%Score 3.3 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -15.9% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate)
Seattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox7:11 PMAnthony Kay / Luis Castillo2.5 / 7.77.5 / 7.7-18.5%Score 2.5 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -18.5% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (22 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (26 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: 245 batter line(s)
  • Market discovery: batter_home_runs=245
  • 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 Padres7:16 PM-Randy Vásquez (R)theScore Bet+1400-6.4%17.6%+11.2%94
Elite HR Longshot EdgeIldemaro VargasArizona DiamondbacksNew York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks7:16 PM5Clay Holmes (R)theScore Bet+1400-6.4%15.6%+9.2%87
Elite HR Longshot EdgePedro PagesLos Angeles DodgersSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PM-Randy Vásquez (R)theScore Bet+900-9.4%18.0%+8.6%93
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyDrew RomoUnknownSeattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox7:11 PM-Anthony Kay (L)theScore Bet+900-9.4%17.3%+7.9%90
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyJake McCarthyUnknownColorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PM-Aaron Nola (R)theScore Bet+1400-6.4%13.5%+7.1%80
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyBrice TurangMilwaukee BrewersNew York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers7:11 PM-Cam Schlittler (R)theScore Bet+900-9.4%15.7%+6.2%85
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyJorge MateoUnknownAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM-Blake Snell (L)theScore Bet+800-10.4%16.7%+6.2%87
Elite HR Longshot EdgeTJ RumfieldColorado RockiesColorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PM-Aaron Nola (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.9%+5.4%84
Elite HR Longshot EdgeJeremiah JacksonBaltimore OriolesAthletics @ Baltimore Orioles4:06 PM9Aaron Civale (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.8%+5.4%84
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyMichael MasseyUnknownDetroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PM-Michael Wacha (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.8%+5.3%84
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyCarson KellyUnknownChicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PM-Jack Leiter (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.8%+5.3%84
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyAlex FreelandUnknownAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM-Blake Snell (L)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.7%+5.3%84
Elite HR Longshot EdgeNolan ArenadoArizona DiamondbacksNew York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks7:16 PM6Clay Holmes (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.7%+5.2%84
Elite HR Longshot EdgeXander BogaertsSan Diego PadresSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PM-Dustin May (R)theScore Bet+700-11.7%16.9%+5.2%87
Strong HR CandidateJosh JungTexas RangersChicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PM-Edward Cabrera (R)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.4%+5.0%83
Strong HR CandidateBrandon MarshPhiladelphia PhilliesColorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PM6Kyle Freeland (L)theScore Bet+800-10.4%15.4%+4.9%83
Strong HR CandidateDrake BaldwinAtlanta BravesAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM-Blake Snell (L)theScore Bet+600-13.3%18.0%+4.7%89
Strong HR CandidateOzzie AlbiesAtlanta BravesAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM-Blake Snell (L)theScore Bet+600-13.3%18.0%+4.7%89
Strong HR CandidateDillon DinglerDetroit TigersDetroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PM-Michael Wacha (R)theScore Bet+600-13.3%17.9%+4.7%89
Parlay Sprinkle OnlyEdouard JulienUnknownColorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PM-Aaron Nola (R)theScore Bet+700-11.7%16.4%+4.7%85

Game HR Environments

TierGameTime (ET)ScoreP(1+ HR)Fair OddsTop ThreatsEnvironmentRisks
Strong HR EnvironmentHouston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds4:11 PM10091.8%-1118Elly De La Cruz, Christian Walker, Sal Stewart, Yordan AlvarezGreat American Ball Park HR factor 1.15 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 8.2%-
Strong HR EnvironmentColorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PM10091.2%-1033Bryce Harper, Hunter Goodman, Mickey Moniak, Kyle SchwarberCitizens Bank Park HR factor 1.10 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 8.8%-
Strong HR EnvironmentSeattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox7:11 PM10089.4%-845Julio Rodriguez, Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami, Cal RaleighGuaranteed Rate Field HR factor 1.00 | Wind 16 mph W -- crosswind, minor effect | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 10.6%-
Strong HR EnvironmentAthletics @ Baltimore Orioles4:06 PM10089.4%-840Gunnar Henderson, Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz, Pete AlonsoCamden Yards HR factor 1.00 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 10.6%-
Strong HR EnvironmentChicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PM10087.5%-700Ian Happ, Corey Seager, Seiya Suzuki, Brandon NimmoGlobe Life Field HR factor 1.10 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 12.5%-
Strong HR EnvironmentNew York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers7:11 PM10087.0%-671Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Jake Bauers, Brice TurangAmerican Family Field HR factor 1.08 | Wind 18 mph W -- crosswind, minor effect | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 13.0%-
Strong HR EnvironmentNew York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks7:16 PM10086.3%-628Corbin Carroll, Juan Soto, Nolan Arenado, Mark VientosChase Field HR factor 1.02 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 13.7%-
WatchlistMinnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians6:11 PM10085.9%-607Byron Buxton, Chase DeLauter, Kody Clemens, Daniel SchneemannProgressive Field HR factor 0.95-
WatchlistWashington Nationals @ Miami Marlins4:11 PM10085.5%-589CJ Abrams, James Wood, Liam Hicks, Otto LopezloanDepot park HR factor 0.88-
WatchlistAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM10085.1%-570Drake Baldwin, Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Andy PagesDodger Stadium HR factor 0.97-
WatchlistDetroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PM10084.3%-537Dillon Dingler, Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Michael MasseyKauffman Stadium HR factor 0.93 | Wind 13 mph W -- crosswind, minor effect-
WatchlistSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PM10083.1%-492Pedro Pages, Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, Victor Scott IIPetco Park HR factor 0.85-
WatchlistTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PM8579.8%-394Wilyer Abreu, Junior Caminero, Willson Contreras, Yandy DiazFenway Park HR factor 0.95No-HR model conflict: P(no HR) 20.3%, P(U1.5) 52.6%
WatchlistPittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants9:06 PM8279.2%-382Brandon Lowe, Oneil Cruz, Ryan O'Hearn, Bryan ReynoldsOracle Park HR factor 0.82No-HR model conflict: P(no HR) 20.8%, P(U1.5) 53.4%
▼ HR Candidate Detail (8 players)
Elite HR Longshot Edge Victor Scott II — St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres (+1400) edge +11.2%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.194, OPS 0.878, ISO 0.210, TB/G 1.75
  • Statcast: barrel 17.3%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 95.4/114.9, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.647
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.064, OPS 0.956, ISO 0.236 (94 PA)
  • Pitcher HR allowed vs_lhb: HR/BF 0.0108
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Curveball: xSLG 0.131, xwOBA 0.172 (11 PA)
  • Park HR factor 0.85
  • Market espnbet +1400: implied 6.4%
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Pitcher season stats unavailable
Elite HR Longshot Edge Ildemaro Vargas — New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks (+1400) edge +9.2%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.200, OPS 0.971, ISO 0.244, TB/G 2.37
  • Statcast: barrel 4.7%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 87.1/109.0, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.468
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0165, xFIP 3.83, K% 18.5%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.309, xERA 3.80, whiff 21.9%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.024, OPS 0.916, ISO 0.192 (83 PA)
  • Pitcher HR allowed vs_lhb: HR/BF 0.0215
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Sweeper: xSLG 0.365, xwOBA 0.270 (10 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.02
⚠ Pitcher has suppressed HRs
Elite HR Longshot Edge Pedro Pages — St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres (+900) edge +8.6%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.210, OPS 0.925, ISO 0.228, TB/G 2.05
  • Statcast: barrel 7.3%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 90.7/109.7, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.479
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.059, OPS 0.942, ISO 0.228 (119 PA)
  • Pitcher HR allowed vs_rhb: HR/BF 0.0441
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Curveball: xSLG 0.680, xwOBA 0.432 (8 PA)
  • Park HR factor 0.85
  • Market espnbet +900: implied 9.4%
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Pitcher season stats unavailable
⚠ Thin batter pitch-type sample (8 PA)
Parlay Sprinkle Only Drew Romo — Seattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox (+900) edge +7.9%
  • Statcast: barrel 17.6%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 82.7/106.0, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.581
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0465, xFIP 5.65, K% 14.0%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.416, xERA 7.64, whiff 20.0%
  • Park HR factor 1.00
  • Market espnbet +900: implied 9.4%
⚠ Batter team unresolved
⚠ Batter power stats unavailable
Parlay Sprinkle Only Jake McCarthy — Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies (+1400) edge +7.1%
  • Statcast: barrel 6.7%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 85.4/107.4, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.439
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0376, xFIP 3.56, K% 24.8%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.331, xERA 4.42, whiff 24.8%
  • Park HR factor 1.10
  • Market espnbet +1400: implied 6.4%
⚠ Batter team unresolved
⚠ Batter power stats unavailable
Parlay Sprinkle Only Brice Turang — New York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers (+900) edge +6.2%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.151, OPS 0.928, ISO 0.205, TB/G 1.85
  • Statcast: barrel 10.9%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 92.6/109.6, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.537
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0049, xFIP 2.60, K% 29.3%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.263, xERA 2.71, whiff 30.0%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.047, OPS 1.052, ISO 0.262 (106 PA)
  • Pitcher HR allowed vs_lhb: HR/BF 0.0280
  • Batter vs SP top pitch 4-Seam Fastball: xSLG 0.561, xwOBA 0.426 (52 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.08
⚠ Team lineup not posted
⚠ Pitcher has suppressed HRs
⚠ Elite strikeout pitcher
⚠ Elite contact-quality suppressor
Parlay Sprinkle Only Jorge Mateo — Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers (+800) edge +6.2%
  • Statcast: barrel 13.3%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 89.8/112.2, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.380
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0465, xFIP 6.15, K% 9.1%
  • Park HR factor 0.97
  • Market espnbet +800: implied 10.4%
⚠ Batter team unresolved
⚠ Batter power stats unavailable
Elite HR Longshot Edge TJ Rumfield — Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies (+800) edge +5.4%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.128, OPS 0.764, ISO 0.160, TB/G 1.59
  • Statcast: barrel 7.5%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 86.0/107.6, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.433
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0376, xFIP 3.56, K% 24.8%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.331, xERA 4.42, whiff 24.8%
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.041, OPS 0.866, ISO 0.211 (122 PA)
  • Batter vs SP top pitch Curveball: xSLG 0.249, xwOBA 0.212 (17 PA)
  • Park HR factor 1.10
  • Opp bullpen HR/fatigue multiplier 0.88x
⚠ Team lineup not posted

Avoid / Trap List

PlayerGameTime (ET)OddsEdgeWhy avoid
Taylor WardAthletics @ Baltimore Orioles4:06 PM+500-14.0%Low season HR rate
Garrett MitchellNew York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers7:11 PM+550-13.3%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite strikeout pitcher | Elite contact-quality suppressor | Weak batter split vs_rhp
Jackson MerrillSt. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PM+425-12.8%Team lineup not posted
Kyle StowersWashington Nationals @ Miami Marlins4:11 PM+425-12.8%Batter team unresolved | Batter power stats unavailable
Will SmithAtlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PM+375-12.6%Team lineup not posted | Pitcher season stats unavailable
Michael BuschChicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PM+475-12.2%Team lineup not posted
Andrew BenintendiSeattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox7:11 PM+525-12.1%Team lineup not posted | Low season HR rate
Salvador PerezDetroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PM+450-12.0%Team lineup not posted | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite strikeout pitcher | Elite contact-quality suppressor | Weak batter split vs_rhp
Isaac ParedesHouston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds4:11 PM+500-11.7%Elite strikeout pitcher | Elite contact-quality suppressor | High-whiff arsenal
Trevor StoryTampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PM+600-11.3%Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | 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 @ San Francisco Giants9:06 PMLanden RouppBraxton Ashcraft0.8220.8% PLAY53.4% PLAY
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox4:11 PMPayton TolleNick Martinez0.9520.3% PLAY52.6% PLAY13.2%+7.1%
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres7:16 PMRandy VásquezDustin May0.8516.9%46.9%
Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals7:11 PMMichael WachaBurch Smith0.9315.7%44.7%
Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers9:11 PMBlake SnellSpencer Strider0.9714.9%43.3%
Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins4:11 PMJanson JunkRichard Lovelady0.8814.5%42.5%10.1%+4.5%
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians6:11 PMTanner BibeeJoe Ryan0.9514.1%41.8%8.9%+5.2%
New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks7:16 PMMerrill KellyClay Holmes1.0213.7%41.0%12.7%+1.0%
New York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers7:11 PMKyle HarrisonCam Schlittler1.0813.0%39.5%
Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers7:06 PMJack LeiterEdward Cabrera1.1012.5%38.5%
Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles4:06 PMShane BazAaron Civale1.0010.6%34.5%4.6%+6.1%
Seattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox7:11 PMAnthony KayLuis Castillo1.0010.6%34.3%
Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies6:06 PMAaron NolaKyle Freeland1.108.8%30.2%9.3%-0.4%
Houston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds4:11 PMChase BurnsSpencer Arrighetti1.158.2%28.7%4.4%+3.9%

No-HR Play Detail

🔬 MODEL Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox — No HR (20.3%) | Under 1.5 HR (52.6%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.597 (raw=1.987, park_adj=-0.050, SP_z=-0.86)
  • P(no HR) = 20.3% P(under 1.5 HR) = 52.6%
  • Under 1.5 play gate: 52.2% effective (standalone target 56%)
  • Park HR factor: 0.95 Temp: 72 F Wind-out: -0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Payton Tolle): 0.0135 HR/BF Away SP (Nick Martinez): 0.0166 HR/BF
  • Junior Caminero: 0.0658 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.2829 lambda
  • Willson Contreras: 0.0526 HR/PA x 4.3 PA = 0.2263 lambda
  • Wilyer Abreu: 0.0395 HR/PA x 4.2 PA = 0.1658 lambda
  • DK implied P(no HR) = 13.2% (16 batter lines used) edge = +7.1%
🔬 MODEL Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants — No HR (20.8%) | Under 1.5 HR (53.4%)
  • Poisson lambda_adj=1.572 (raw=2.052, park_adj=-0.180, SP_z=-1.09)
  • P(no HR) = 20.8% P(under 1.5 HR) = 53.4%
  • Under 1.5 play gate: 52.2% effective (standalone target 56%)
  • Park HR factor: 0.82 Temp: 72 F Wind-out: -0.0 mph-eq
  • Home SP (Landen Roupp): 0.0059 HR/BF Away SP (Braxton Ashcraft): 0.0169 HR/BF
  • Pittsburgh Pirates Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • San Francisco Giants Spot 1: 0.0300 HR/PA x 4.5 PA = 0.1350 lambda
  • Pittsburgh Pirates 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.