Best MLB bets for Friday's games
Best bets via THE BAT X projection system for today's action
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THE BAT X's Favorite Moneyline Bets of the Day
1) +5.66% edge: Chicago White Sox +110 (51.4% projected W% vs. 45.7% implied W%)
2) +5.15% edge: Detroit Tigers +120 (48.6% projected W% vs. 43.4% implied W%)
3) +4.32% edge: San Francisco Giants -105 (53.2% projected W% vs. 48.9% implied W%)
Friday’s best MLB bets
Garrett Crochet UNDER 5.5 Strikeouts (-139/+102)
Prediction
THE BAT sees Crochet putting up 5.0 Strikeouts for this matchup on average, while projecting him to exceed his player prop total 38.5% of the time. THE BAT believes there is positive value on the UNDER with an expected value of $24.15.
Factors that favor the Over
- Garrett Crochet’s fastball velocity over his last 3 starts (97.5 mph) has been quite a bit faster than than his seasonal rate (96.5 mph).
Factors that favor the Under
- Guaranteed Rate Field grades out as the #24 venue in the majors for strikeouts, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).
- As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.