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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

11 games on the slate · 6 high-confidence games

6 High 5 Medium 0 Low

Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros

George Klassen vs Cristian Javier · 2026-08-19T00:10Z

HIGH LEAN warning Dome — weather neutral

Model finds lean 19.3% edge in this matchup

Forecast: Los Angeles Angels (+162) Model Edge: 19.3% Unit Sizing: 0.2

Athletics @ Kansas City Royals

Jack Perkins vs Daniel Lynch IV · 2026-08-18T23:40Z

HIGH LEAN warning 90°F, 7mph S (calm)

Pitcher fip gap of 2.2 points favors the home starter

Forecast: Kansas City Royals (-133) Model Edge: 17.8% Unit Sizing: 0.2

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Boston Red Sox

Merrill Kelly vs Ranger Suarez · 2026-08-18T23:10Z

HIGH LEAN warning 73°F, 8mph E (calm), 77% humidity

Pitcher fip gap of 3.3 points favors the home starter. away traveled 2292mi

Forecast: Boston Red Sox -1.5 Model Edge: 17.7% Unit Sizing: 0.25

San Diego Padres @ New York Mets

Robbie Ray vs Zac Thornton · 2026-08-18T23:10Z

HIGH LEAN warning 76°F, 7mph S (calm), 88% humidity

Away traveled 2436mi

Forecast: New York Mets +1.5 Model Edge: 17.0% Unit Sizing: 0.25

Los Angeles Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies

Eric Lauer vs Ryan Feltner · 2026-08-19T00:40Z

HIGH LEAN warning 92°F, 5mph NE (calm)

Model finds lean 14.9% edge in this matchup

Forecast: OVER 11.5 Model Edge: 14.9% Unit Sizing: 0.15

Miami Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies

Cade Gibson vs Zack Wheeler · 2026-08-18T22:40Z

HIGH LEAN warning 87°F, 5mph NW (calm)

Model finds lean 13.2% edge in this matchup

Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 Model Edge: 13.2% Unit Sizing: 0.25

Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs

Bryan Hudson vs Kevin Gausman · 2026-08-19T00:05Z

MEDIUM LEAN warning 74°F, 8mph SW (blowing out), 77% humidity

Weather factor in play (74°f)

Forecast: Chicago White Sox (+161) Model Edge: 8.3% Unit Sizing: 0.2

Atlanta Braves @ Minnesota Twins

Tyler Mahle vs Zebby Matthews · 2026-08-18T23:40Z

MEDIUM LEAN warning 83°F, 8mph NW (blowing out)

Weather factor in play (83°f)

Forecast: OVER 8.5 Model Edge: 8.0% Unit Sizing: 0.15

Washington Nationals @ Texas Rangers

Jackson Kent vs Cal Quantrill · 2026-08-19T00:05Z

MEDIUM LEAN warning Dome — weather neutral

Model finds lean 6.9% edge in this matchup

Forecast: OVER 8.0 Model Edge: 6.9% Unit Sizing: 0.15

Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays

José Soriano vs Nick Martinez · 2026-08-18T22:40Z

MEDIUM LEAN warning Dome — weather neutral

Model finds lean 6.6% edge in this matchup

Forecast: UNDER 7.5 Model Edge: 6.6% Unit Sizing: 0.15

St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds

Kyle Leahy vs Andrew Abbott · 2026-08-18T22:40Z

MEDIUM LEAN warning 83°F, 6mph NW (calm)

Model finds lean 5.5% edge in this matchup

Forecast: St. Louis Cardinals (-116) Model Edge: 5.5% Unit Sizing: 0.2

psychologyWhat the Model Sees

  • Model identified 6 high-edge games across today's 11-game slate
  • Strongest signal: LAA at HOU with 19.3% model edge
  • 2 games with notable weather impact on projected totals

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