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The MoneyMaker Daily Lineup Analysis Data
This data will be set with the 2023 xwOBA data. We will consider updating to the 2024 current season data in June when there is enough of a database for it.
We focus the data on starters vs. the other team's lineups. League average wOBA 0.319.
Starting for the Astros- J.P. France vs. the Rangers
Today the Astros go with France.
Last Start- France had an interesting first start in 2024. He gave up 3 ER in 5.2 IP. His 1.95 FIP was far better than his 4.76 ERA driven by a bad luck 0.333 BABIP. For us xWOBA folks, his first start was 0.263 vs. a 2023 average xwOBA of 0.337. Your view on game 1 probably depends on if you understand the peripheral numbers.
There is no data for Langford from 2023.
This lineup has a 0.342 xwOBA matchup vs. France. This is a challenge for the Astros vs. a tough Rangers lineup.
The Rangers Best Bets tonight
These would be the daily fantasy picks from the Rangers.
The runs model would project them to score 5.4 runs today if France was in the game for 9 innings.
Starting for the Rangers- Jon Gray vs. the Astros
Last start- Jon Gray gave up 5 ER in 3.2 IP in his first start. For us xWOBA folks, his first start was 0.525 vs. a 2023 average xwOBA of 0.325. It was a nightmare.
Overall, the Astros team has a 0.328 xwOBA matchup vs. Bradford. That would be good for the Rangers, but I am not sure I believe it.
The Astros best bet fantasy stars today are:
The runs model would project the Astros to score 4.9 runs today if Gray was in the game for 9 innings.
Let's have fun tonight Astros fans.
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