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 341)
2. MIL - Corbin Burnes (No. 2)
3. PHI - Zack Wheeler (No. 3)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. CLE - Sam Hentges (No. 332 out of 341)
2. STL - Johan Oviedo (No. 324)
3. MIA - David Hess (No. 321)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. TOR at BAL - Jeremy Riggs (No. 5 out of 110)
2. CIN at KC - Jeremie Rehak (No. 16)
3. CWS at MIN - Ed Hickox (No. 25)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. PHI at CHC - Edwin Moscoso (No. 2 out of 110)
2. DET at TEX - John Libka (No. 9)
3. BOS at LAA - Adam Beck (No. 12)
Today's Hottest Games
1. MIL at NYM (91 degrees)
2. TOR at BAL (90 degrees)
3. MIL at NYM (87 degrees)
Today's Coldest Games
1. STL at SF (57 degrees)
2. CWS at MIN (68 degrees)
3. WSH at SD (69 degrees)
THE BAT's Highest Projected Team Totals
· Toronto Blue Jays
Projected: 6.52 runs | Vegas O/U: 6.5 O + 105
· Atlanta Braves
Projected: 5.10 runs | Vegas O/U: 5.5 O + 110
· Los Angeles Dodgers
Projected: 4.96 runs