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 - Brandon Woodruff (No. 3 out of 332)
2. ATL - Charlie Morton (No. 12)
3. SF - Kevin Gausman (No. 20)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. PIT - Chase De Jong (No. 327 out of 332)
2. DET - Jose Urena (No. 308)
3. TEX - Mike Foltynewicz (No. 270)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. CHC at MIL - Ben May (No. 8 out of 110)
2. ARI at STL - Roberto Ortiz (No. 10)
3. PIT at COL - Cory Blaser (No. 28)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. SF at LAD - Stu Scheurwater (No. 13 out of 110)
2. DET at CLE - Laz Diaz (No. 37)
3. KC at BOS - Jim Reynolds (No. 43)
Today's Hottest Games
1. SD at CIN (91 degrees)
2. MIA at PHI (91 degrees)
3. LAA at NYY (90 degrees)
Today's Coldest Games
1. TEX at OAK (62 degrees)
2. BAL at HOU (72 degrees)
3. SF at LAD (74 degrees)
THE BAT's Highest Projected Team Totals
· Boston Red Sox
Projected: 6.15 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O -130
· San Diego Padres
Projected: 6.04 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O -100
· Toronto Blue Jays
Projected: 6.00 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O -110