Sports Today Friday, September 18

Friday, September 18 — games and opportunities

This slate is out of date

These games were built for Friday, September 18 and that day has passed. Rather than show you a schedule for games that are already over, the page is holding back until it has been refreshed.

Run update.command to bring it current.

All ⚾️ MLB 🏀 WNBA ⚽ MLS 🏈 NCAAF
Hide games
⚾️ MLBLIVE
Cubs0
at
Reds1
🎯 1 prop 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLBLIVE
Royals1
at
Pirates0
🎯 1 prop 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLBLIVE
Brewers0
at
Orioles0
Matchup →
⚾️ MLBLIVE
Athletics0
at
Guardians0
Matchup →
Best game⚾️ MLBPlayoff raceLIVE
Red Sox0
at
Rays0
🎯 2 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLBSeries · PHI leads 1-04:15 PM PT
Phillies
at
Mets
🎯 1 prop 90+ →Matchup →
🏀 WNBA4:30 PM PT
Fever
at
Tempo
🎯 13 props 90+ →Matchup →
🏀 WNBA4:30 PM PT
Liberty
at
Lynx
🎯 12 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚽ MLS4:30 PM PT
Red Bull NY
at
NYCFC
Matchup →
🏈 NCAAFWeek 3O/U 55.54:30 PM PT
#5 Miami20.5
at
Wake Forest
#5 in actionMatchup →
⚾️ MLBSeries · CWS leads 1-0Playoff race4:40 PM PT
Tigers
at
White Sox
Matchup →
🏈 NCAAFWeek 3O/U 52.55:00 PM PT
#22 Houston
at
#13 Texas Tech-7.5
Ranked matchupMatchup →
⚾️ MLB5:05 PM PT
Blue Jays
at
Rangers
🎯 2 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLB5:10 PM PT
Mariners
at
Rockies
🎯 3 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLB5:10 PM PT
Braves
at
Astros
🎯 1 prop 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLB5:15 PM PT
Nationals
at
Cardinals
🎯 2 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLBSeries · LAA leads 1-06:38 PM PT
Twins
at
Angels
🎯 2 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLB6:40 PM PT
Marlins
at
Padres
Matchup →
⚾️ MLB6:40 PM PT
Yankees
at
D-backs
🎯 1 prop 90+ →Matchup →
🏀 WNBA7:00 PM PT
Fire
at
Valkyries
🎯 6 props 90+ →Matchup →
⚾️ MLB7:15 PM PT
Giants
at
Dodgers
🎯 1 prop 90+ →Matchup →
🏈 NCAAFWeek 3O/U 71.57:30 PM PT
Portland St
at
#21 Oregon-58.5
Matchup →

Not enough of MLS, NCAAF, WNBA playing today to name a best game fairly.

MLB through Sep 17 WNBA through Sep 18 Feed built 3:58 PM

Top Opportunities

Strong pick 85+ 90+ 95+
Filtered to Royals @ PiratesClear
All Batter HitsBatter KsSP StrikeoutsSP Hits Allowed
35 opportunities in this game
96
Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes
4 or fewer Strikeouts
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
3.8 K per start over last 6
Main risk
Strikeout totals swing with the opposing lineup and pitch count
Last 64544245/6
77
Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes
4 or fewer Hits Allowed
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
4.7 hits per start over last 6
Main risk
Hits allowed depends heavily on opponent and batted-ball luck
Last 65438444/6
73
Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 1st, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1002102011217/10
72
Bryan Reynolds
Bryan Reynolds
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 3rd, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1002001120015/10
70
Carter Jensen
Carter Jensen
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 1st, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1001012111128/10
69
Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 4th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Recent hit rate has cooled
Last 1003131010217/10
69
Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 6th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Recent hit rate has cooled
Last 1013102101006/10
68
Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr.
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 2nd, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Ice cold — 3 hits in the last 25 plate appearances
Last 1020020111005/10
66
Brandon Lowe
Brandon Lowe
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 2nd, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1002220111218/10
66
Nick Gonzales
Nick Gonzales
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 5th, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1010101111207/10
65
Michael Massey
Michael Massey
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 5th, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1010212110307/10
64
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 3rd, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Ice cold — 3 hits in the last 25 plate appearances
Last 1001210110106/10
62
Maikel Garcia
Maikel Garcia
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 4th, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1010012121006/10
58
Ryan O'Hearn
Ryan O'Hearn
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 6th, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1002001010125/10
55
Randy Dobnak
Randy Dobnak
4 or fewer Hits Allowed
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
5.2 hits per start over last 6
Main risk
Hits allowed depends heavily on opponent and batted-ball luck
Last 64667443/6
54
Ronny Simon
Ronny Simon
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 7th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Recent plate-appearance volume is limited
Last 1021121001218/10
53
Spencer Horwitz
Spencer Horwitz
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 8th, confirmed lineup
No notable risk
Last 1010002111005/10
51
Randy Dobnak
Randy Dobnak
4 or fewer Strikeouts
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
4.7 K per start over last 6
Main risk
Strikeout totals swing with the opposing lineup and pitch count
Last 66456343/6
48
John Rave
John Rave
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 7th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Recent plate-appearance volume is limited
Last 1011110000116/10
43
Nick Loftin
Nick Loftin
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 8th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Ice cold — 3 hits in the last 25 plate appearances
Last 1020101000104/10
33
Kyle Isbel
Kyle Isbel
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Batting 9th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Ice cold — 3 hits in the last 25 plate appearances
Last 1000011100003/10
25
Starling Marte
Starling Marte
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Low recent strikeout rate
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1000011010104/10
25
Marcell Ozuna
Marcell Ozuna
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Low recent strikeout rate
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1021100002015/10
25
Luke Maile
Luke Maile
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Recent form supports the pick
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1011000000013/10
25
Jake Mangum
Jake Mangum
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Low recent strikeout rate
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1011020102016/10
25
Josh Rojas
Josh Rojas
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Low recent strikeout rate
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1001122000015/10
25
Jared Triolo
Jared Triolo
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Low recent strikeout rate
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1001110000014/10
25
Isaac Collins
Isaac Collins
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Recent contact results are improving
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1000011000103/10
25
Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Recent contact results are improving
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1021010110106/10
25
Jac Caglianone
Jac Caglianone
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Recent form supports the pick
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1001201000003/10
25
Rafael Flores
Rafael Flores
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Recent contact results are improving
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1023111114109/10
25
Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez
2+ Strikeouts
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
1.8 strikeouts per game over last 20
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
25
Henry Davis
Henry Davis
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Batting 9th, confirmed lineup
Main risk
Ice cold — 3 hits in the last 25 plate appearances
Last 1000010100013/10
23
Tyler Tolbert
Tyler Tolbert
1+ Hit
Kansas City Royals
Why it stands out
Recent form supports the pick
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1011111000106/10
8
Billy Cook
Billy Cook
1+ Hit
Pittsburgh Pirates
Why it stands out
Recent form supports the pick
Main risk
Not in today's posted lineup
Last 1003000000001/10
Scores reflect recent player performance only. Opposing starter, park, weather, and bullpen are not modeled yet.