Jake Bauers over 0.5 total basesW
Sep 27, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6700
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Bauers owns Pallante: career 11 PA, .714 AVG, 2.104 OPS, 1 HR. In 2026 alone: 6 PA, 2.750 OPS — a historically dominant matchup. Bauers has 26 HR on the season with a .486 SLG. Pallante has allowed 11 HR in 157.0 IP and has been rocked in every prior MIL start (6 ER in 5 IP, Jul 9; 5 ER in 6 IP, May 6). Getting a total base out of Bauers vs this pitcher is the highest-percentage individual batter play on the board. Consistent with MIL -1.5 main pick.
Jake Bauers over 0.5 hitsW
Sep 25, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6300
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Bauers is 2-for-4 with a 1.850 OPS and a home run in 5 PA vs McGreevy in 2026 — note this is a small sample (5 PA), but the quality of contact is notable. Season line: .268/.393/.491 with 26 HR and a .868 OPS vs RHP (McGreevy is RHP). He generates real power and on-base value against right-handers. McGreevy allows 21 HR in 164.0 IP (1.15 HR/9) and has struggled with command in recent outings. Bauers is one of MIL's most dangerous bats against the handedness he's facing tonight.
Jake Bauers to hit a home runL
Sep 24, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 6.6010
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Bauers has 26 HR on the season with a .490 SLG. His 2026 career matchup vs Painter: 2 PA, .500 AVG, 2.500 OPS, 1 HR — tiny sample but he already went yard against him. Painter surrenders 21 HR in 120.2 IP (1.57 HR/9, above league average). Citizens Bank Park HR factor is 1.1. At +560, this is a live longshot with multiple supporting angles: power production, park, and an early career homer vs today's starter.
