MLB Betting Analyzer

Wednesday, May 13 2026  |  Run at 2:33 AM
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PERFORMANCE

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Recent (14d)

RecordWin%P&L
Overall212W–215L–5P50%-44.09 uLast 14 days • 432 settled
Grade A39W–30L–0P57%-1.31 u
Grade B173W–185L–5P48%-42.78 u

All-time

RecordWin%P&L
Overall465W–444L–7P51%-67.54 uAll-time • 916 settled
Grade A94W–71L–0P57%-0.58 u
Grade B371W–373L–7P50%-66.96 u
4 pending
DateTypePlayLineOddsSizeResultP&LActual
2026-05-12K PropTatsuya Imai4.5-162-LOSS-1.000Tatsuya Imai: 3.0 (line 4.5)
2026-05-12K PropYoshinobu Yamamoto5.5-156-WIN+0.641Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 8.0 (line 5.5)
2026-05-12K PropShane McClanahan4.5-133-WIN+0.752Shane McClanahan: 7.0 (line 4.5)

DATA READINESS

Input data availability for this run
Savant: 595 pitcher(s) with metrics
Savant 1st-inn: 238 pitcher(s) with 1st-inning splits
Team NRFI streaks: 30 teams | 30 with streak ≥5
Pitch-type matchup data: 30 team(s), 104 team×pitch-type combinations
Handedness: 30 pitcher(s) | Team splits: 30 team(s)
Lineups not yet posted — using team tendencies & season stats (re-run after 4 PM for lineup refresh)
BVP context: 30 roster team(s), 390 hitter(s) | 30 SP matchup(s), 1631 career PA
Umpires not yet assigned — umpire K-rate adjustments skipped
Rest data: 30 team(s) | Back-to-back: Chicago White Sox, Washington Nationals, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Guardians, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Athletics, San Diego Padres
Bullpen data: 30 team(s) | Fatigued pens: Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers
Weather: 1 game(s) with meaningful conditions
F5: 13 game(s) fetched | 13 with ML odds | 0 with total odds | 1 play(s) above 8% edge
No-HR model: 15 game(s) scored | 0 above probability threshold | 0 with DK implied prob
HR layers: batter Statcast 484 | batter bats 176 | batter hand splits 176 | pitcher HR splits 81 | batter pitch-type 441 | bullpen HR 31
HR model: 256 batter(s) scored | 15 game environment(s) scored | 0 strong/elite batter edge(s)

TODAY'S SLATE

DraftKings lines + consensus direction
MatchupTime (ET)Away MLHome MLAway RLHome RLTotalCon ML
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PM-173+142-1.5 (+105)+1.5 (-126)O/U 9.0AWAYBet on DK
Los Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians1:11 PM+129-156+1.5 (-181)-1.5 (+149)O/U 7.0HOMEBet on DK
Washington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM+139-168+1.5 (-149)-1.5 (+123)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PM+153-186+1.5 (-136)-1.5 (+113)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Philadelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox6:46 PM+109-131+1.5 (-181)-1.5 (+149)O/U 9.0HOMEBet on DK
Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays7:08 PM+135-163+1.5 (-163)-1.5 (+135)O/U 7.5HOMEBet on DK
Detroit Tigers @ New York Mets7:11 PM-116-104-1.5 (+145)+1.5 (-176)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK
Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves7:16 PM-143+119-1.5 (+119)+1.5 (-143)O/U 8.5AWAYBet on DK
Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox7:41 PM-115-105-1.5 (+144)+1.5 (-175)O/U 8.0AWAYBet on DK
Miami Marlins @ Minnesota Twins7:41 PM-126+104-1.5 (+129)+1.5 (-156)O/U 8.5AWAYBet on DK
San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers7:41 PM+129-156+1.5 (-181)-1.5 (+149)O/U 7.0HOMEBet on DK
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers8:06 PM+102-122-1.5 (+157)+1.5 (-191)O/U 8.5HOMEBet on DK
Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros8:11 PM-126+104-1.5 (+129)+1.5 (-156)O/U 9.0AWAYBet on DK
St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PM+123-149+1.5 (-156)-1.5 (+129)O/U 10.0HOMEBet on DK
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PM+199-246+1.5 (-108)-1.5 (-112)O/U 8.0HOMEBet on DK

GRADE A PLAYS — SWEEP

1 Grade A  |  2 Grade B  |  437 Pass  |  0 Fade

Grade A Best Plays — 1 play(s)

GradeTypeSideGameTime (ET)LineOddsBest Book / LineEdge/DiffChecks ✓!✗–Rec
AK PropJacob Misiorowski OverPAD@BRE7:41 PM7.5-131FanDuel Over 7.5 -122 | best price18.3%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  —  1 Grade A  |  2 Grade B

BEST PLAYS (Grade A)

A BEST PLAY K Prop — Jacob Misiorowski Over 7.5 (-131) diff 18.3% Bet on DK
Game: San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers  |  Start: 7:41 PM
Best Book / Line: FanDuel Over 7.5 -122 | best price
Checks:   ► BEST PLAY
▼ Key Factors & Flags (12)
  • Trifecta 1 (DIFF% 18.3% vs 17% min): PASS
  • Trifecta 2 (DK books agree): PASS (over 53.5% / under 46.5%)
  • Trifecta 3 (Abs diff +1.37K vs 1.0 min): PASS
  • Consensus (4 books): 4/4 OVER -- IN LINE (delta +0.00)
  • Jacob Misiorowski: K/9 12.5, proj 8.9K over 5.5 IP (season 5.5 IP/GS, recent 5.4 IP/5 start(s), weight 20%, elite IP floor skipped: leash not established)
  • Savant: whiff% 39.1% | put-away% 30.4% | xwOBA 0.264 | top pitch: 4-Seam Fastball (45% whiff, 61% usage)
  • Pitch-type matchup: San Diego Padres whiff% vs 4-Seam Fastball: 22.9% (low vs 24.5% avg, adj 0.98x)
  • BVP (active roster) vs Jacob Misiorowski: 2 PA | K% 0.0% | BB% 0.0% | AVG 1.000 | OPS 2.000
  • Opp lineup: Opposing lineup (San Diego Padres) not yet posted — using team K tendencies, handedness splits & season stats
  • Prop history (pitcher_strikeouts Over 7.5): L5 4/5 (80%) | L10 6/8 (75%) | L20 6/8 (75%) | Season 6/8 (75%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 8.75 | Season Avg 8.75
  • Prop trend: K L10: 6/8 over 7.5; strong exact-market hit rate
  • A-tier gate: strong consensus 100%
▼ Good Adds — Grade B (2 play(s))
B GOOD ADD Run Line — Baltimore Orioles +1.5 1.5 (-126) edge 14.1% Bet on DK
Game: New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles  |  Start: 1:06 PM
Best Book / Line: Bovada Direct Baltimore Orioles 1.5 +100 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (20)
  • [INJ] Yerry De los Santos (New York Yankees) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [INJ] Kervin Castro (New York Yankees) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [OUT] Zach Eflin (Baltimore Orioles) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [IL] Ryan Helsley (Baltimore Orioles) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [OUT] Luis Sánchez (Baltimore Orioles) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [OUT] Juan Nuñez (Baltimore Orioles) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [IL] Grant Wolfram (Baltimore Orioles) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [IL] Dean Kremer (Baltimore Orioles) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • Model run margin: -0.2 runs (home) vs ±1.5 line
  • +1.5 gate PASS — EV $+20.99/$100
  • ✓ Cover prob 67.5% ≥ 60%
  • ✓ Edge 14.1% ≥ 5%
  • - Role RL: 2 bets (below 5 sample gate — skipped)
  • - L5 RL: 2 bets (below 5 gate — skipped)
  • ✓ Odds -126 within price guard (-160 floor)
  • No ML edge this game — +1.5 standalone
  • Home SP: Kyle Bradish (RHP) | opp wRC+ 107 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Max Fried (LHP) | opp wRC+ 96 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Camden Yards (PITCHER, run factor 0.96)
  • Stats within normal range
B GOOD ADD Run Line — Atlanta Braves +1.5 1.5 (-143) edge 12.3% Bet on DK
Game: Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves  |  Start: 7:16 PM
Best Book / Line: FanDuel Atlanta Braves 1.5 -132 | best price
Checks: !   ► GOOD ADD
▼ Key Factors & Flags (20)
  • [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
  • [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
  • Model run margin: -0.1 runs (home) vs ±1.5 line
  • +1.5 gate PASS — EV $+16.56/$100
  • ✓ Cover prob 68.6% ≥ 60%
  • ✓ Edge 12.3% ≥ 5%
  • - Role RL: 0 bets (below 5 sample gate — skipped)
  • - L5 RL: 1 bets (below 5 gate — skipped)
  • ✓ Odds -143 within price guard (-160 floor)
  • No ML edge this game — +1.5 standalone
  • Home SP: JR Ritchie (RHP) | opp wRC+ 105 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Shota Imanaga (LHP) | opp wRC+ 109 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Truist Park (NEUTRAL, run factor 1.01)
  • JR Ritchie small sample (17 IP) — stats 21% actual / 79% league avg (regression applied)

GAME BETS — DETAIL

2 bet(s) above 15% edge threshold
GradeGameTime (ET)TypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
CSan Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers7:41 PMTotalOver 7.0-11551.1%68.3%+17.3%$+27.789Bet on DK
CLos Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians1:11 PMTotalOver 7.0-10849.6%65.8%+16.2%$+26.709Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (2 play(s))
C Over 7.0 — San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers (Total)   +17.3%
  • [IL] Nick Pivetta (San Diego Padres) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [DTD] Manuel Castro (San Diego Padres) -- Injured 7-Day: Injured 7-Day
  • [OUT] Kannon Kemp (San Diego Padres) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [IL] Jared Koenig (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [OUT] Griffin Tobias (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Injured 60-Day: Injured 60-Day
  • [INJ] Easton McGee (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [INJ] Carlos Rodriguez (Milwaukee Brewers) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • Model total: 8.4 runs vs line 7.0 [April dampening ×1.00]
  • Home SP: Jacob Misiorowski (RHP) | opp wRC+ 93 vs RHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Michael King (RHP) | opp wRC+ 96 vs RHP (neutral)
  • American Family Field (NEUTRAL, run factor 1.03)
  • Jacob Misiorowski elite xFIP (3.21)
  • Milwaukee Brewers small sample — offense 48% actual / 52% league avg (regression applied)
C Over 7.0 — Los Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians (Total)   +16.2%
  • [INJ] Fabian Soto (Los Angeles Angels) -- Injured - Full Season: Injured - Full Season
  • [INJ] Austin Peterson (Cleveland Guardians) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • Model total: 8.2 runs vs line 7.0 [April dampening ×1.00]
  • Home SP: Parker Messick (LHP) | opp wRC+ 98 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Away SP: Reid Detmers (LHP) | opp wRC+ 95 vs LHP (neutral)
  • Progressive Field (NEUTRAL, run factor 0.97)
  • Parker Messick elite xFIP (3.48)

F5 BETS — DETAIL

1 bet(s) above 8% edge threshold
GradeGameTime (ET)TypeSideDK OddsImpliedModelEdgeEV/$100Books
CSan Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers (F5)10:11 PMF5 MLSan Francisco Giants+18033.7%45.8%+12.1%$+28.126Bet on DK
▼ Key Factors (1 play(s))
C San Francisco Giants — San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers (F5) (F5 ML)   +12.1%
  • [IL] Logan Webb (San Francisco Giants) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • [IL] Erik Miller (San Francisco Giants) -- 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
  • [INJ] Paul Gervase (Los Angeles Dodgers) -- Reassigned to Minors: Reassigned to Minors
  • [IL] Brock Stewart (Los Angeles Dodgers) -- Injured 15-Day: Injured 15-Day
  • Dodger Stadium (NEUTRAL)
  • Shohei Ohtani xFIP 3.70
  • Robbie Ray xFIP 4.17
  • Home SP: Shohei Ohtani (RHP)
  • Away SP: Robbie Ray (LHP)

NRFI — NO RUN FIRST INNING

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

No NRFI/YRFI model signals meet the score threshold today.

▼ Why no model signal? (15 games below threshold)
GameTime (ET)SPsNRFI / MinYRFI / MinEdgeWhy not
Los Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians1:11 PMParker Messick / Reid Detmers7.0 / 7.73.0 / 7.7+18.0%Score 7.0 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers7:41 PMJacob Misiorowski / Michael King6.1 / 7.73.9 / 7.7+9.9%Score 6.1 < 7.7 threshold
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (28 PA < 30 gate)
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PMShohei Ohtani / Robbie Ray6.1 / 7.73.9 / 7.7+10.4%Score 6.1 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate)
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PMKyle Bradish / Max Fried6.0 / 7.74.0 / 7.7+15.3%Score 6.0 < 7.7 threshold
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays7:08 PMDylan Cease / Griffin Jax5.9 / 7.74.1 / 7.7+11.8%Score 5.9 < 7.7 threshold
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (10 PA < 30 gate)
Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves7:16 PMJR Ritchie / Shota Imanaga5.1 / 7.74.9 / 7.7+2.4%Score 5.1 < 7.7 threshold | Edge 2.4% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (12 PA < 30 gate)
Detroit Tigers @ New York Mets7:11 PMChristian Scott / Framber Valdez4.7 / 7.75.3 / 7.7-4.3%Score 4.7 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -4.3% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (16 PA < 30 gate)
Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros8:11 PMLance McCullers Jr. / Bryce Miller ⚠ Away SP4.5 / 7.75.5 / 7.7-0.3%Score 4.5 < 7.7 threshold | Both SP required — one or more not found | Edge -0.3% < 8% required
Away SP (Bryce Miller) stats unavailable — league avg used | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (0 PA < 30 gate)
Miami Marlins @ Minnesota Twins7:41 PMSimeon Woods Richardson / Max Meyer4.4 / 7.75.6 / 7.7-2.4%Score 4.4 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -2.4% < 8% required
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers8:06 PMKumar Rocker / Ryne Nelson4.0 / 7.76.0 / 7.7-7.4%Score 4.0 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -7.4% < 8% required
Washington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PMNick Lodolo / Jake Irvin3.9 / 7.76.1 / 7.7-7.7%Score 3.9 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -7.7% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (3 PA < 30 gate)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PMJ.T. Ginn / Matthew Liberatore3.9 / 7.76.1 / 7.7-2.1%Score 3.9 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -2.1% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (24 PA < 30 gate)
Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PMMitch Keller / Jose Quintana3.6 / 7.76.4 / 7.7-10.9%Score 3.6 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -10.9% < 8% required
Away SP 1st-inn data thin (29 PA < 30 gate)
Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox7:41 PMNoah Schultz / Seth Lugo3.6 / 7.76.4 / 7.7-15.2%Score 3.6 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -15.2% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (23 PA < 30 gate)
Philadelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox6:46 PMSonny Gray / Andrew Painter2.9 / 7.77.1 / 7.7-16.8%Score 2.9 < 7.7 threshold | Edge -16.8% < 8% required
Home SP 1st-inn data thin (25 PA < 30 gate) | Away SP 1st-inn data thin (26 PA < 30 gate)

HR LIKELIHOOD MODEL

Ranked by true HR chance first: recent form, matchup, lineup, park/weather, and game context lead; odds/edge are context
  • HR props parsed: 256 batter line(s)
  • Market discovery: batter_home_runs=256
  • 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 board ranks by estimated HR probability first; market odds/edge are supporting context only
  • Chance model weights batter power, recent HR form, opposing pitcher, BvP, handedness splits, lineup spot, park/weather, and day/night context

Most Likely HR Hitters

TierPlayerTeamGameTime (ET)SpotPitcherBookOddsFirst HRHR ChanceMarket ImpliedEdgeChance Score
Best HR ChanceJames WoodWashington NationalsWashington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM-Nick Lodolo (L)theScore Bet+375-42.0%19.7%+22.3%99
Strong HR ChanceKyle SchwarberPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox6:46 PM-Sonny Gray (R)theScore Bet+260-42.0%25.8%+16.2%99
Best HR ChanceShea LangeliersAthleticsSt. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PM-Matthew Liberatore (L)theScore Bet+250-42.0%26.4%+15.6%99
Best HR ChanceBen RiceNew York YankeesNew York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PM-Kyle Bradish (R)theScore Bet+300-42.0%23.2%+18.8%99
Best HR ChanceSal StewartCincinnati RedsWashington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM-Jake Irvin (R)theScore Bet+425-42.0%17.9%+24.1%99
Best HR ChanceAaron JudgeNew York YankeesNew York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PM-Kyle Bradish (R)theScore Bet+250-41.9%26.4%+15.5%99
Best HR ChanceKazuma OkamotoToronto Blue JaysTampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays7:08 PM-Griffin Jax (R)theScore Bet+425-41.9%17.9%+24.0%99
Strong HR ChanceBryce HarperPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox6:46 PM-Sonny Gray (R)theScore Bet+475-41.9%16.4%+25.5%99
Best HR ChanceMax MuncyLos Angeles DodgersSan Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PM-Robbie Ray (L)theScore Bet+375-41.8%19.7%+22.1%99
Best HR ChanceLiam HicksMiami MarlinsMiami Marlins @ Minnesota Twins7:41 PM-Simeon Woods Richardson (R)theScore Bet+700-41.8%11.7%+30.1%99
Best HR ChanceMunetaka MurakamiChicago White SoxKansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox7:41 PM-Seth Lugo (R)theScore Bet+325-41.8%22.0%+19.8%99
Best HR ChanceIan HappChicago CubsChicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves7:16 PM-JR Ritchie (R)theScore Bet+500-41.8%15.6%+26.1%99
Strong HR ChanceElly De La CruzCincinnati RedsWashington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM-Jake Irvin (R)theScore Bet+350-41.6%20.8%+20.8%99
Best HR ChanceOneil CruzPittsburgh PiratesColorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PM-Jose Quintana (L)theScore Bet+450-41.6%17.1%+24.5%99
Best HR ChanceJordan WalkerSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PM-J.T. Ginn (R)theScore Bet+450-41.3%17.1%+24.2%99
Best HR ChanceSpencer SteerCincinnati RedsWashington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM-Jake Irvin (R)theScore Bet+475-41.2%16.4%+24.9%99
Best HR ChanceAndy PagesLos Angeles DodgersSan Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PM-Robbie Ray (L)theScore Bet+450-41.0%17.1%+23.9%99
Best HR ChanceYordan AlvarezHouston AstrosSeattle Mariners @ Houston Astros8:11 PM-Bryce Miller (R)theScore Bet+240-40.5%27.2%+13.4%99
Best HR ChanceColson MontgomeryChicago White SoxKansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox7:41 PM-Seth Lugo (R)theScore Bet+400-40.5%18.8%+21.8%99
Best HR ChanceBrady HouseWashington NationalsWashington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM-Nick Lodolo (L)theScore Bet+600-40.4%13.3%+27.2%99

Game HR Environments

TierGameTime (ET)ScoreP(1+ HR)Fair OddsTop ThreatsEnvironmentRisks
Strong HR EnvironmentArizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers8:06 PM10088.3%-754Corbin Carroll, Corey Seager, Josh Jung, Ildemaro VargasGlobe Life Field HR factor 1.10 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 11.7%-
Strong HR EnvironmentChicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves7:16 PM10087.5%-703Ian Happ, Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, Ozzie AlbiesTruist Park HR factor 1.03 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 12.4%-
Strong HR EnvironmentSt. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PM10087.5%-702Shea Langeliers, Jordan Walker, JJ Wetherholt, Alec BurlesonSutter Health Park HR factor 1.00 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 12.5%-
Strong HR EnvironmentWashington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PM10086.6%-645James Wood, Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer SteerGreat American Ball Park HR factor 1.15 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 13.4%-
Strong HR EnvironmentSeattle Mariners @ Houston Astros8:11 PM10086.1%-622Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker, Julio Rodriguez, Luke RaleyUnknown Venue HR factor 1.00 | No-HR inverse support: P(no HR) 13.9%-
WatchlistMiami Marlins @ Minnesota Twins7:41 PM10085.5%-587Liam Hicks, Byron Buxton, Otto Lopez, Ryan JeffersTarget Field HR factor 0.95-
WatchlistSan Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PM10085.0%-566Max Muncy, Andy Pages, Jesus Rodriguez, Freddie FreemanDodger Stadium HR factor 0.97-
WatchlistColorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PM10084.3%-538Oneil Cruz, Mickey Moniak, Hunter Goodman, Marcell OzunaPNC Park HR factor 0.96-
WatchlistSan Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers7:41 PM10084.3%-537Brice Turang, Jackson Chourio, Xander Bogaerts, Gavin SheetsAmerican Family Field HR factor 1.08-
WatchlistDetroit Tigers @ New York Mets7:11 PM10084.0%-526Dillon Dingler, Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, Spencer TorkelsonCiti Field HR factor 0.93-
WatchlistTampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays7:08 PM10083.7%-514Kazuma Okamoto, Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda, Jesus SanchezRogers Centre HR factor 0.96-
WatchlistPhiladelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox6:46 PM10083.5%-504Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Willson Contreras, Wilyer AbreuFenway Park HR factor 0.95 | Cold (44F) -- pitchers' grip affected, less carry-
WatchlistLos Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians1:11 PM9882.6%-474Mike Trout, Oswald Peraza, Rhys Hoskins, Angel MartinezProgressive Field HR factor 0.95-
WatchlistNew York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PM10082.5%-471Ben Rice, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Trent GrishamCamden Yards HR factor 1.00-
WatchlistKansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox7:41 PM10081.2%-433Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Jarred KelenicGuaranteed Rate Field HR factor 1.00-
▼ HR Chance Detail (8 players)
Best HR Chance James Wood — Washington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds (+375) HR chance 42.0% | edge +22.3%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.286, OPS 0.930, ISO 0.294, TB/G 2.05
  • Statcast: barrel 27.1%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 96.0/116.3, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.606
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 2/5 (40%) | L10 2/10 (20%) | L20 5/20 (25%) | Season 12/42 (29%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.20 | Season Avg 0.29
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 2/10 over 0.5; cold exact-market hit rate
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0912, xFIP 5.60, K% 9.5%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.505, xERA 13.05, whiff 17.1%
  • BvP vs SP: 0 HR, OPS 1.000, K% 18.2% (11 PA)
  • Batter split vs_lhp: HR/PA 0.043, OPS 0.808, ISO 0.232 (69 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
Strong HR Chance Kyle Schwarber — Philadelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox (+260) HR chance 42.0% | edge +16.2%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.405, OPS 0.967, ISO 0.382, TB/G 2.29
  • Statcast: barrel 23.2%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 92.7/113.0, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.557
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 5/5 (100%) | L10 5/10 (50%) | L20 9/20 (45%) | Season 15/42 (36%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.60 | Season Avg 0.40
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 5/10 over 0.5
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0249, xFIP 4.56, K% 12.6%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.364, xERA 5.48, whiff 18.8%
  • BvP vs SP: 2 HR, OPS 0.832, K% 34.5% (29 PA)
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.112, OPS 1.029, ISO 0.438 (116 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
⚠ Cold weather 44F
Best HR Chance Shea Langeliers — St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics (+250) HR chance 42.0% | edge +15.6%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.324, OPS 1.037, ISO 0.301, TB/G 2.65
  • Statcast: barrel 15.7%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 92.7/114.4, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.610
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 2/5 (40%) | L10 3/10 (30%) | L20 5/20 (25%) | Season 10/37 (27%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.40 | Season Avg 0.32
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 3/10 over 0.5; cold exact-market hit rate
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0443, xFIP 4.68, K% 16.2%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.364, xERA 5.48, whiff 19.3%
  • BvP vs SP: 0 HR, OPS 0.667, K% 16.7% (6 PA)
  • Batter split vs_lhp: HR/PA 0.070, OPS 1.054, ISO 0.293 (43 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
Best HR Chance Ben Rice — New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles (+300) HR chance 42.0% | edge +18.8%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.342, OPS 1.099, ISO 0.372, TB/G 2.32
  • Statcast: barrel 21.3%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 94.5/110.9, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.617
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 1/5 (20%) | L10 3/10 (30%) | L20 8/20 (40%) | Season 13/38 (34%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.30 | Season Avg 0.34
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 3/10 over 0.5; cold exact-market hit rate
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0284, xFIP 3.94, K% 24.3%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.328, xERA 4.32, whiff 24.9%
  • BvP vs SP: 1 HR, OPS 1.375, K% 12.5% (8 PA)
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.072, OPS 1.101, ISO 0.367 (111 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
Best HR Chance Sal Stewart — Washington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds (+425) HR chance 42.0% | edge +24.1%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.238, OPS 0.829, ISO 0.238, TB/G 1.88
  • Statcast: barrel 18.7%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 90.9/111.4, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.542
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 1/5 (20%) | L10 1/10 (10%) | L20 3/20 (15%) | Season 9/42 (21%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.10 | Season Avg 0.24
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 1/10 over 0.5; cold exact-market hit rate
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0297, xFIP 4.27, K% 23.3%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.352, xERA 5.07, whiff 24.2%
  • Team BvP vs SP: HR/PA 0.029, OPS 0.766 (70 PA)
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.048, OPS 0.763, ISO 0.205 (146 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
Best HR Chance Aaron Judge — New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles (+250) HR chance 41.9% | edge +15.5%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.372, OPS 1.047, ISO 0.359, TB/G 2.26
  • Statcast: barrel 26.0%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 94.4/116.2, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.662
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 1/5 (20%) | L10 4/10 (40%) | L20 7/20 (35%) | Season 15/43 (35%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.40 | Season Avg 0.37
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 4/10 over 0.5
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0284, xFIP 3.94, K% 24.3%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.328, xERA 4.32, whiff 24.9%
  • BvP vs SP: 0 HR, OPS 0.662, K% 27.8% (18 PA)
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.084, OPS 1.041, ISO 0.361 (131 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
Best HR Chance Kazuma Okamoto — Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays (+425) HR chance 41.9% | edge +24.0%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.244, OPS 0.790, ISO 0.222, TB/G 1.73
  • Statcast: barrel 15.8%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 93.1/112.6, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.518
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 0/5 (0%) | L10 3/10 (30%) | L20 6/20 (30%) | Season 9/41 (22%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.30 | Season Avg 0.24
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 3/10 over 0.5; cold exact-market hit rate
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0388, xFIP 4.30, K% 21.5%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.346, xERA 4.87, whiff 30.7%
  • Team BvP vs SP: HR/PA 0.034, OPS 0.658 (59 PA)
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.069, OPS 0.788, ISO 0.254 (131 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
Strong HR Chance Bryce Harper — Philadelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox (+475) HR chance 41.9% | edge +25.5%
  • Power baseline HR/G 0.238, OPS 0.915, ISO 0.274, TB/G 1.95
  • Statcast: barrel 14.9%, hard-hit 39.0%, EV 88.6/112.5, LA 12.0, xSLG 0.575
  • Prop history (batter_home_runs Over 0.5): L5 1/5 (20%) | L10 3/10 (30%) | L20 5/20 (25%) | Season 9/42 (21%) | H2H/BVP N/A | Recent Avg 0.40 | Season Avg 0.24
  • Recent HR trend: Batter HR L10: 3/10 over 0.5; cold exact-market hit rate
  • Opp SP HR/BF 0.0249, xFIP 4.56, K% 12.6%
  • Savant xwOBA 0.364, xERA 5.48, whiff 18.8%
  • BvP vs SP: 0 HR, OPS 0.439, K% 33.3% (27 PA)
  • Batter split vs_rhp: HR/PA 0.064, OPS 1.017, ISO 0.312 (109 PA)
⚠ Lineup not confirmed
⚠ Cold weather 44F

Lower-Chance / Risk List

PlayerGameTime (ET)OddsHR ChanceWhy lower
Taylor WardNew York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PM+8000.3%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite contact-quality suppressor | Cold recent HR form
Matt ChapmanSan Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PM+6000.4%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite strikeout pitcher | Elite contact-quality suppressor | High-whiff arsenal
Steven KwanLos Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians1:11 PM+14000.4%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite contact-quality suppressor | Weak batter split vs_lhp | Thin batter pitch-type sample (6 PA)
Ezequiel TovarColorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PM+10000.4%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Weak batter split vs_rhp | Thin BvP sample (5 PA) | Cold recent HR form
Luke KeaschallMiami Marlins @ Minnesota Twins7:41 PM+10000.4%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Weak batter split vs_rhp | Cold recent HR form
Garrett MitchellSan Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers7:41 PM+6000.5%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Weak batter split vs_rhp | Cold recent HR form
Kyle KarrosColorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PM+11000.5%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Weak batter split vs_rhp | Thin batter pitch-type sample (9 PA) | Cold recent HR form
Jeff McNeilSt. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PM+11000.7%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Weak batter split vs_lhp | Cold recent HR form
Masyn WinnSt. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PM+11000.7%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Weak batter split vs_rhp | Thin batter pitch-type sample (9 PA) | Cold recent HR form
Jung Hoo LeeSan Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PM+10000.7%Lineup not confirmed | Low season HR rate | Pitcher has suppressed HRs | Elite strikeout pitcher | Elite contact-quality suppressor | High-whiff arsenal

NO-HR MODEL — POISSON GAME ANALYSIS

Poisson model &mdash; P(no HR)&ge;20% or P(under 1.5 HR)&ge;52.2% for a model signal
GameTime (ET)Home SPAway SPPark HRP(No HR)P(U 1.5)DK ImpliedEdgeV2 Result
Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox7:41 PMNoah SchultzSeth Lugo1.0018.8%50.2%
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles1:06 PMKyle BradishMax Fried1.0017.5%48.0%
Los Angeles Angels @ Cleveland Guardians1:11 PMParker MessickReid Detmers0.9517.4%47.8%
Philadelphia Phillies @ Boston Red Sox6:46 PMSonny GrayAndrew Painter0.9516.6%46.3%
Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays7:08 PMDylan CeaseGriffin Jax0.9616.3%45.8%
Detroit Tigers @ New York Mets7:11 PMChristian ScottFramber Valdez0.9316.0%45.3%
San Diego Padres @ Milwaukee Brewers7:41 PMJacob MisiorowskiMichael King1.0815.7%44.8%
Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates6:41 PMMitch KellerJose Quintana0.9615.7%44.7%
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers10:11 PMShohei OhtaniRobbie Ray0.9715.0%43.5%
Miami Marlins @ Minnesota Twins7:41 PMSimeon Woods RichardsonMax Meyer0.9514.6%42.6%
Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros8:11 PMLance McCullers Jr.Bryce Miller1.0013.9%41.2%
Washington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds6:41 PMNick LodoloJake Irvin1.1513.4%40.4%
St. Louis Cardinals @ Athletics9:41 PMJ.T. GinnMatthew Liberatore1.0012.5%38.4%
Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves7:16 PMJR RitchieShota Imanaga1.0312.4%38.4%
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers8:06 PMKumar RockerRyne Nelson1.1011.7%36.8%

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.