Chicago @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Target Field has the 10th-deepest CF fences in the league. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 14-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for hurlers. In the past 7 days, Alex Kirilloff has failed to hit balls at the optimal launch angle for home runs, with only 0% of his strikes falling between 23° and 34°. An inconsistent launch angle is usually an indicator of bad hitting skills, and Alex Kirilloff has been very inconsistent with his in recent games, posting an 8.6° launch angle standard deviation in the past week's worth of games. With respect to his wOBA since the start of last season, Alex Kirilloff has been quite fortunate, with his .299 score surpassing his Expected wOBA of .274 (as determined by THE BAT X's analysis of Statcast data) by a considerable margin.

As it relates to his BABIP capskill, Christopher Morel is projected in the 81st percentile by THE BAT X. Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Christopher Morel's 14.5% Barrel% (an advanced stat to study power) grades out in the 95th percentile since the start of last season. For since the start of last season, Christopher Morel's 95.3-mph exit velocity on flyballs, which is an advanced metric used to evaluate power, is in the 90th percentile.

According to THE BAT projection system, Target Field ranks as the 5nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Matt Mervis has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Matt Mervis has hit one of the hardest balls in the majors over the past week — 111.2-mph — which is a good indicator of recent form and raw power.

Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Byron Buxton will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Comparing to his seasonal figure of 20.3°, Byron Buxton has recorded a launch angle of 28.2° over the last week, showcasing a significant increase.

According to THE BAT projection system, Target Field ranks as the 5nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Jorge Polanco will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. In recent times, Jorge Polanco has shown improvement in hitting the ball with a launch angle between -4° and 26°, which maximizes the chances of a home run. His percentage has increased from 21.8% for the season to 38.5% in the past 7 days. Despite his .341 Expected wOBA (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data), Jorge Polanco's actual wOBA mark of .295 has suffered from a string of unfortunate events this year.

When assessing his batting average talent, Carlos Correa is ranked in the 92nd percentile by THE BAT X projects. Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Carlos Correa will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats. Carlos Correa has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 97.2-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal EV of 93.5-mph.

THE BAT X projects Yan Gomes in the 77th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Improving from a 3.5% rate last year, Yan Gomes has made significant gains with his Barrel% by achieving a rate of 13.3.5% this year.

When estimating his BABIP capskill, Dansby Swanson is projected in the 88th percentile by THE BAT X. Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Dansby Swanson has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 93-mph average over the past week to his seasonal 89.7-mph mark. A significant rise in Dansby Swanson's exit velocity on flyballs is averageident this season as his average of 96.9 mph is much lower than last year's 94.2 mph average.

As it relates to his BABIP captalent, Seiya Suzuki is projected in the 91st percentile by THE BAT X. Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Even though THE BAT X estimates Seiya Suzuki' true talent level to be .358, a .045 disparity, he has unfortunately posted a .313 wOBA this year. By posting a .329 BABIP since the start of last season, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 84th percentile.

Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Kyle Farmer will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats. A significant rise in Kyle Farmer's exit velocity on flyballs is figureident this season as his average of 95.6 mph is much lower than last year's 90 mph figure. Thus far, when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season, Kyle Farmer has experienced unfavorable variance on his side; his current rate of .254 falls considerably short of his .284 Expected Batting Average, as determined by the Statcast data interpretation of THE BAT X.

Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Christian Vazquez will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Although Christian Vazquez's expected wOBA based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data is .283, he has unfortunately experienced a significant decrease in his actual wOBA this year, with a score of .245. Christian Vazquez has compiled a .270 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, ranking in the 79th percentile (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

According to THE BAT projection system, Target Field ranks as the 5nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Max Kepler has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Max Kepler will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats. By increasing his Barrel% from 7.1% in the previous season to 14.1% this season, Max Kepler has displayed significant improvements.

According to THE BAT projection system, Target Field ranks as the 5nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cody Bellinger stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. With a .368 wOBA, Cody Bellinger ranks in the 82nd percentile, which is the best measure of overall offense, this year. Checking in at the 78th percentile, Cody Bellinger has posted a .281 batting average this year.

In terms of his BABIP talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 76th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. According to THE BAT projection system, Target Field ranks as the 5nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. Comparing his EV of 96.2 mph this season to last season's EV of 93.5 mph, Ian Happ has exhibited a noteworthy increase in his exit velocity on flyballs. The BAT X interprets Statcast data to place Ian Happ in the 97th percentile with a .394 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) compiled this year.

Via THE BAT projection system, park ranks as the 5nd park in the majors for righty BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude.

According to THE BAT projection system, Target Field ranks as the 5nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. Located at the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, Target Field typically results in higher offensive output due to its high altitude. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Joey Gallo stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Joey Gallo will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats. Comparing his EV of 101 mph this year to last year's EV of 97.9 mph, Joey Gallo has exhibited a noteworthy increase in his exit velocity on flyballs.

Eric Hosmer has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Tucker Barnhart has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Michael A. Taylor has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Nick Gordon has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Ryan Jeffers has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Willi Castro has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Nick Madrigal has gone over 1.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.