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. NYM - Jacob deGrom (No. 1 out of 337)
2. CWS - Carlos Rodon (No. 7)
3. PHI - Aaron Nola (No. 14)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. DET - Jose Urena (No. 319 out of 337)
2. PIT - Chad Kuhl (No. 309)
3. WSH - Jefry Rodriguez (No. 279)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. DET at TEX - Gabe Morales (No. 30 out of 110)
2. BOS at LAA - Lance Barrett (No. 39)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. LAD at MIA - Carlos Torres (No. 7 out of 110)
Today's Hottest Games
1. TOR at BAL (92 degrees)
2. ATL at PIT (89 degrees)
3. MIL at NYM (88 degrees)
Today's Coldest Games
1. STL at SF (57 degrees)
2. CWS at MIN (68 degrees)
3. WSH at SD (68 degrees)
THE BAT's Highest Projected Team Totals
· Toronto Blue Jays
Projected: 6.78 runs | Vegas O/U: 6.5 O 105
· Philadelphia Phillies
Projected: 6.15 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O 105
· Cincinnati Reds
Projected: 5.77 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O -105