MLB MLB picks · Aug 19, 2026 · 6:40 PM
FINAL
Oakland Athletics

Oakland

Athletics · Away

7
Kansas City Royals

Kansas City

Royals · Home

9

Model Picks

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Model
Pick
Result
Helix
Under 8.5
LOSS
Vortex
Over 8.5
WIN
Cipher
Under 8.5
LOSS
Oracle
Over 8.5
WIN
Ion
Under 8.5
LOSS
Lumina
Under 8.5
LOSS
Oxy
Under 8.5
LOSS
Beacon
Under 8.5
LOSS
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Team Leaders

Kansas City Royals Kansas City Royals
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino
Batting Average
3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB
AVG
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino
Home Runs
3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB
HR
John Rave
Runs Batted In
1-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R
RBI
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino
MLB Rating
3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB
RAT
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino
MLB Rating
3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB
MLB
Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics
Jeff McNeil
Jeff McNeil
Batting Average
2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R
AVG
Max Muncy
Max Muncy
Home Runs
2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
HR
Jeff McNeil
Jeff McNeil
Runs Batted In
2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R
RBI
Max Muncy
Max Muncy
MLB Rating
2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
RAT
Max Muncy
Max Muncy
MLB Rating
2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
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AI Analysis

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Maikel Garcia o0.5 Total RBIs (+196) Projection 0.55

THE BAT X projects Maikel Garcia in the 96th percentile for batting average skill, and he is expected to bat 4th in the lineup, while Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation in MLB, contributing to increased offense, with today's game predicted to have 77% humidity.

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Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+147) Projection 0.72

Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in MLB by THE BAT X, will hit 2nd in the lineup, and Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 7th-best park for run-scoring, with its 886 feet elevation contributing to increased offense, while today's game is expected to have 78% humidity linked to higher offensive output.

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Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-163) Projection 2.73

Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in MLB for batting average, hitting 2nd in the lineup, while Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th-best park for run-scoring, with the game anticipated to have high humidity (77%) that may enhance offensive performance.

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Jac Caglianone o1.5 Total Bases (+109) Projection 1.84

Jac Caglianone ranks in the 88th percentile for home run skill according to THE BAT X and is projected to bat 3rd in today's game at Kauffman Stadium, which is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation, while today's game is expected to have 77% humidity, potentially increasing offensive output.

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Maikel Garcia o0.5 Total RBIs (+208) Projection 0.54

Maikel Garcia is projected to have a batting average skill in the 96th percentile, batting 4th in a game at Kauffman Stadium, which ranks 7th in the MLB for run-scoring and is 886 feet above sea level, contributing to more offensive opportunities, with the game expected to have 78% humidity, potentially increasing offense and decreasing strikeouts.

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Donovan Walton o0.5 Total RBIs (+216) Projection 0.38

Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring, has the 4th-highest elevation in the league at 886 feet, and the game today is expected to have 77% humidity, which may increase offense, giving Donovan Walton an advantage against Kansas City Royals' predominantly right-handed relievers.

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Lawrence Butler o0.5 Total RBIs (+163) Projection 0.64

Lawrence Butler, who has primarily batted in the back-half of the lineup this year, is slated to hit 3rd in today's matchup, where Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring, has the 4th-highest elevation, and is predicted to experience 77% humidity, potentially enhancing offensive output.

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Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-111) Projection 2.2

The BAT X projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 2nd-best batter in MLB for batting average, while Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation in the league, contributing to expected offensive performance under humid conditions of 78%.

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Vinnie Pasquantino o0.5 Total RBIs (+196) Projection 0.53

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 5th today, with Kauffman Stadium ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring and having the 4th-highest elevation, while favorable hitting weather and the Athletics' weak outfield defense contribute to the offensive outlook.

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Jac Caglianone o1.5 Total Bases (+111) Projection 1.82

Jac Caglianone ranks in the 88th percentile for home run skill according to THE BAT X, is projected to bat 3rd today, and Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th for run-scoring with favorable hitting conditions expected.

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Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+125) Projection 1.74

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th-best MLB park for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation at 886 feet, with today's game expected to have 78% humidity, potentially increasing offensive output, while the Athletics have the weakest infield defense among teams playing today.

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Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+150) Projection 1.66

Lawrence Butler, who has batted in the back-half of the lineup 78% of the time this year, is set to bat 4th in a game at Kauffman Stadium, which ranks 7th in MLB for run-scoring, has the 4th-highest elevation in the league, and is expected to experience 79% humidity, factors that typically favor increased offensive performance.

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Jonah Heim o0.5 Total RBIs (+239) Projection 0.46

Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation at 886 feet, with today's game expected to have 78% humidity, which is linked to increased offense.

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Carter Jensen o0.5 Total RBIs (+239) Projection 0.42

Carter Jensen is projected in the 85th percentile for home run talent by THE BAT X, while Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring, has the 4th-highest elevation at 886 feet, and is expected to experience 77% humidity today, which can enhance offensive performance; additionally, the Athletics outfield defense is rated as the 2nd-weakest among today's teams.

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Zack Gelof o1.5 Total Bases (+141) Projection 1.7

Zack Gelof is projected in the 84th percentile for home run talent, has hit in the back-half of the batting order 73% of the time this season but is scheduled to bat 3rd in this matchup; Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 7th-best MLB park for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation in the league at 886 feet, which typically enhances offensive production, with the game expected to have high humidity at 78%, potentially increasing runs scored.

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Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+178) Projection 0.67

Zack Gelof is projected in the 84th percentile for home run talent by THE BAT X and is scheduled to bat 4th in a matchup at Kauffman Stadium, which ranks 7th in MLB for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation, with favorable hitting weather expected.

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Lawrence Butler o0.5 Total RBIs (+170) Projection 0.64

Lawrence Butler, who has batted in the back-half of the lineup 78% of the time this year, is positioned 3rd in the order for today's game at Kauffman Stadium, which ranks 7th in MLB for run-scoring and is 886 feet above sea level, contributing to potentially favorable hitting conditions due to expected temperature and humidity.

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MLB

Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+116) Projection 1.75

Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring, is the 4th-highest in elevation, is expected to have favorable hitting weather, and features a matchup where Salvador Perez faces Jeffrey Springs with the Athletics' outfield defense ranked 2nd weakest.

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Jac Caglianone o0.5 Total RBIs (+150) Projection 0.67

Jac Caglianone ranks in the 88th percentile for home run skill according to THE BAT X and is projected to bat 3rd in today's game at Kauffman Stadium, which is ranked 7th for run-scoring in MLB and has the 4th-highest elevation, along with predicted humid conditions at 78%, potentially contributing to increased offense.

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Zack Gelof o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-111) Projection 2.18

Zack Gelof is projected to be in the 84th percentile for home run talent and is set to bat 4th in the lineup against Kauffman Stadium, which is ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation, with optimal hitting conditions expected.

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Lawrence Butler o1.5 Total Bases (+108) Projection 1.71

Lawrence Butler, who has mostly batted in the lower half of the lineup this year, is set to bat 3rd in today's game, which takes place at Kauffman Stadium, a venue ranked 7th for run-scoring potential and 4th highest in elevation, with favorable hitting weather expected.

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Salvador Perez o1.5 Total Bases (+104) Projection 1.75

Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 7th-best MLB park for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation in the league at 886 feet, with favorable hitting weather expected and Salvador Perez having a matchup advantage against Jeffrey Springs, while the Athletics outfield defense is projected as the 2nd-weakest among today's teams.

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Lawrence Butler o0.5 Total RBIs (+203) Projection 0.59

Lawrence Butler is set to bat fourth in the lineup for this game, which will take place at Kauffman Stadium, ranked 7th in MLB for run-scoring and affected by high elevation and humid conditions conducive to offense.

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Zack Gelof o0.5 Total RBIs (+213) Projection 0.65

Zack Gelof is projected in the 84th percentile for home run talent and is batting 3rd in the lineup, while Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th for run-scoring and is the 4th-highest elevation park in the MLB, with today's game expected to have 78% humidity, which can enhance offensive performance.

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Vinnie Pasquantino o1.5 Total Bases (+161) Projection 1.52

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 5th today at Kauffman Stadium, which ranks 7th in MLB for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation, while the game is expected to have the 2nd-most humid conditions today, and the Athletics have the worst infield defense among the teams playing.

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Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+138) Projection 0.72

Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in MLB for batting average and will hit 2nd in the lineup, while Kauffman Stadium ranks 7th for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation, with today's game expected to feature 78% humidity, which is linked to increased offense.

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Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-102) Projection 2.19

Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 2nd-best batter in MLB and will hit 2nd in the lineup, while Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th for run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation in the league.

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Seth Lugo o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+133) Projection 4.87

Seth Lugo has averaged 91.2 adjusted pitches per outing this year, ranking in the 76th percentile, while the Athletics have three players in their projected lineup with an underlying strikeout rate over 27%, and Lugo holds the platoon advantage over six opposing bats at home.

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Henry Bolte o1.5 Total Bases (+138) Projection 1.66

Henry Bolte is projected to be the top batter in the majors based on BABIP and is batting first in the lineup today, while Kauffman Stadium is ranked 7th in run-scoring and has the 4th-highest elevation in MLB, contributing to potential increased offense in today's game with predicted humidity at 79%.

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Seth Lugo o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+138) Projection 4.87

Seth Lugo has averaged 91.2 adjusted pitches per outing this year, ranking in the 76th percentile, and will face three Athletics players with a K% over 27%, hold a platoon advantage over six opposing batters, and have home field advantage.

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Seth Lugo o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+125) Projection 4.87

Seth Lugo has averaged 91.2 adjusted pitches per outing this year, ranking in the 76th percentile, while holding the platoon advantage over 6 opposing bats in today's game at home against an Athletics lineup featuring 3 players with a high underlying K%.

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