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Thursday, September 17, 2026

4 games on the slate · 3 high-confidence games

● 3 High ● 1 Medium ● 0 Low

Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays

Jeffrey Springs vs Drew Rasmussen · 2026-09-17T17:10Z

HIGH LEAN – warning Dome — weather neutral

Pitcher fip gap of 3.6 points favors the home starter

Forecast: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 Model Edge: 19.1% Unit Sizing: 0.5

Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros

Seth Lugo vs Miguel Ullola · 2026-09-17T23:15Z

HIGH LEAN – warning Dome — weather neutral

Model finds lean 15.0% edge in this matchup

Forecast: UNDER 9.0 Model Edge: 15.0% Unit Sizing: 0.35

Milwaukee Brewers @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Kyle Harrison vs Wilber Dotel · 2026-09-17T16:35Z

HIGH LEAN – warning 80°F, 8mph W (blowing out), 81% humidity

Weather factor in play (80°f)

Forecast: UNDER 9.0 Model Edge: 12.6% Unit Sizing: 0.2

Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Mets

Aaron Nola vs Nolan McLean · 2026-09-17T23:15Z

MEDIUM LEAN – warning 77°F, 8mph S (calm), 73% humidity

Pitcher fip gap of 1.7 points favors the home starter

Forecast: New York Mets -1.5 Model Edge: 8.7% Unit Sizing: 0.25

psychologyWhat the Model Sees

  • Model identified 3 high-edge games across today's 4-game slate
  • Strongest signal: OAK at TB with 19.1% model edge
  • 1 game with notable weather impact on projected totals

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