This column will bring you the quick-hitting stats, tidbits and factors you need to know to evaluate today's landscape of MLB games. No narratives, no fluff, no editorializing; just the cold, hard data to help you plan out your bets. Projections and Bets Stats courtesy of THE BAT X and EV Analytics.
TODAY'S RANKINGS
Today's Best Starting Pitchers
1. MIL - Corbin Burnes (No. 2 out of 341)
2. CWS - Lance Lynn (No. 23)
3. SF - Kevin Gausman (No. 37)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. WSH - Jon Lester (No. 324 out of 341)
2. PIT - Wil Crowe (No. 304)
3. BAL - Matt Harvey (No. 296)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. BAL at DET - Chris Guccione (No. 20 out of 110)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. COL at SD - Jeff Nelson (No. 25 out of 110)
Today's Hottest Games
1. MIL at ATL (90 degrees)
2. MIN at STL (83 degrees)
3. CHC at WSH (82 degrees)
Today's Coldest Games
1. HOU at SF (59 degrees)
2. KC at TOR (64 degrees)
3. SEA at TEX (70 degrees)
THE BAT's Highest Projected Team Totals
· Toronto Blue Jays
Projected: 5.46 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O -135
· Chicago Cubs
Projected: 5.45 runs | Vegas O/U: 4.5 O -110
· Milwaukee Brewers
Projected: 5.31 runs | Vegas O/U: 4.5 O -110