Chicago @ Miami Picks & Props

THE BAT X projects Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 81st percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hold the platoon advantage over Marcus Stroman today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jazz Chisholm Jr. stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

THE BAT X projects Bryan De La Cruz in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Bryan De La Cruz is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. LoanDepot Park has the 6th-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 12° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 5th-worst of all teams today.

THE BAT X projects Avisail Garcia in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Avisail Garcia is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Avisail Garcia hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 5th-worst on the slate.

LoanDepot Park has the 6th-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Nelson Velazquez will hold the platoon advantage against Jesus Luzardo today... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. The Miami Marlins outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate today. Nelson Velazquez's 13.7% Barrel% ranks in the 93rd percentile since the start of last season.

The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Jesus Sanchez will hold the platoon advantage against Marcus Stroman today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jesus Sanchez has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 5th-worst on the slate. Jesus Sanchez will benefit from the home field advantage today.

THE BAT X projects Ian Happ in the 82nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Ian Happ is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Miami Marlins outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate today. Ian Happ's maximum exit velocity has been 113.9 mph since the start of last season, ranking in the 89th percentile.

THE BAT X projects Jorge Soler in the 91st percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Jorge Soler is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 5th-worst on the slate. Jorge Soler will hold the home field advantage today.

THE BAT X projects Luis Arraez as the best batter in MLB when it comes to his batting average ability. Luis Arraez is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Luis Arraez will hold the platoon advantage against Marcus Stroman today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Luis Arraez can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

THE BAT X projects Dansby Swanson in the 85th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Dansby Swanson will hold the platoon advantage over Jesus Luzardo today... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. The Miami Marlins outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate today.

The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 5th-worst on the slate. Nick Fortes will have the benefit of the home field advantage today.

THE BAT X projects Garrett Cooper as the 9th-best batter in the majors when assessing his BABIP ability. Garrett Cooper is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 5th-worst on the slate. Garrett Cooper will benefit from the home field advantage today.

LoanDepot Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in Major League Baseball, which often leads to lower offensive output. Nico Hoerner has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.2%) and will be challenged by the league's 4th-deepest RF fences today. Nico Hoerner has been lucky this year, notching a .365 wOBA despite THE BAT X estimating his true talent level to be .324 — a .041 difference. Nico Hoerner's 2.6% Barrel% is in the 8th percentile since the start of last season.

THE BAT X projects Trey Mancini in the 78th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Trey Mancini is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Trey Mancini will hold the platoon advantage over Jesus Luzardo today... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. The Miami Marlins outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate today.

THE BAT X projects Jean Segura in the 93rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Jean Segura hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 5th-worst on the slate. Jean Segura will hold the home field advantage today.

THE BAT X projects Yan Gomes in the 76th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Yan Gomes will have the handedness advantage over Jesus Luzardo today... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. The Miami Marlins outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate today.

THE BAT X projects Seiya Suzuki in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 16° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. Seiya Suzuki will hold the platoon advantage over Jesus Luzardo today... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. Seiya Suzuki hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.

The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 12° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 5th-worst of all teams today. Jacob Stallings will have the benefit of the home field advantage today. Jacob Stallings ranks in the 97th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce home runs (20% rate since the start of last season).

THE BAT X projects Eric Hosmer in the 79th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. The LoanDepot Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 12° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for offense. The Miami Marlins outfield defense grades out as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate today. Eric Hosmer's maximum exit velocity has been 112.9 mph since the start of last season, grading out in the 79th percentile. Eric Hosmer has shown favorable plate discipline since the start of last season, grading out in the 86th percentile with a 1.85 K/BB rate.

Jon Berti has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.