
Toronto Blue Jays
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Atlanta Braves
+170O/U: 7.5
(-110/-110)-200
(-110/-110)-200
Toronto Blue Jays Insights
- Chad Dallas – Over/Under StrikeoutsWhen assessing his strikeout ability, the leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Chad Dallas in the 21st percentile among all starters in baseball.Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available.
- Tyler Heineman – Over/Under Total BasesTyler Heineman’s exit velocity on flyballs has decreased this season; his 87.8-mph average last year has fallen off to 85-mph.Explain: Most home runs are flyballs, and the harder those flyballs are hit, the more often they turn into home runs. This is a strong indicator of power.
- The Toronto Blue Jays (20.5 K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) are projected to have the 2nd-least strikeout-heavy team of hitters on the slate.Explain: THE BAT X analyzes each player in today’s specific lineup to figure out which teams have the least inherent strikeout potential for the opposing pitcher.
Atlanta Braves Insights
- Atlanta Braves – 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline (-260)In his last GS, Chris Sale performed well and conceded 0 ER.Explain: A pitcher who was strong in his last outing may be sharp once again in his next outing.
- Jorge Mateo – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-140/+110)Jorge Mateo has had some very good luck with his batting average since the start of last season; his .242 figure is significantly inflated relative to his .144 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)’s interpretation of Statcast data.Explain: xBA uses highly advanced Statcast data to measure a player’s batting average ability more accurately than actual batting average can.
- Atlanta Braves batters jointly have been among the best in Major League Baseball this year (3rd-) in regard to their 89.7-mph average exit velocity.Explain: Hitting the ball hard increases the chances of either a home run or the ball landing in fair territory for a hit before a fielder can get to it.
