Cincinnati @ Chicago Picks & Props

At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Matt Mervis has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate. Matt Mervis will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. There has been a significant rise in Matt Mervis's exit velocity recently, evident in his average of 97.1 mph during the games of the past week compared to his seasonal average of 91.4 mph.

THE BAT X projects Christopher Morel in the 78th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Christopher Morel will hold the platoon advantage against Brandon Williamson in today's matchup. Christopher Morel pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.2% — 84th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate.

At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Mike Tauchman has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Mike Tauchman has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate. Mike Tauchman will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 89th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Dansby Swanson will hold the platoon advantage against Brandon Williamson in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 82nd percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Ian Happ is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate.

Trey Mancini is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Trey Mancini will have the handedness advantage over Brandon Williamson in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate. Trey Mancini will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today. Spencer Steer's launch angle lately (24.6° in the last 7 days) is significantly higher than his 16.6° seasonal figure. By putting up a .339 BABIP this year, Spencer Steer finds himself in the 80th percentile.

Matt McLain is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today. With an advanced stat to measure power, Matt McLain's recent performance has been hot, achieving a 14.3% Barrel% in the last week.

Jake Fraley is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Jake Fraley will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jake Fraley stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today.

Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today. Comparing his seasonal EV of 90.3-mph to his 93.9-mph EV in the last 14 days, it is clear that Nick Senzel has made significant progress in his exit velocity on flyballs.

Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today. Increasing from 12% to 16.1%, Curt Casali has shown an improvement in his capacity to strike the ball at a launch angle that maximizes home runs, ranging from -4° to 26°, compared to last year.

THE BAT X projects Tyler Stephenson in the 96th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Tyler Stephenson is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today. Tyler Stephenson has posted a .380 BABIP since the start of last season, ranking in the 96th percentile.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 95th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Seiya Suzuki will hold the platoon advantage against Brandon Williamson today. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 83rd percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Jonathan India is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Jonathan India pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.9% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today.

At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Yan Gomes will have the handedness advantage over Brandon Williamson in today's matchup. Yan Gomes pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.5% — 79th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate. Yan Gomes will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his BABIP captalent, Stuart Fairchild is projected in the 78th percentile by THE BAT X. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks. At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst on the slate today. Stuart Fairchild has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 92.4-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 87.6-mph mark.

At the 10th-highest elevation among all parks, Wrigley Field typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Will Benson will have the handedness advantage over Jameson Taillon today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Will Benson can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Of all teams today, the Chicago Cubs' infield defense is expected to be the 5th-worst.

Nico Hoerner has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

TJ Friedl has gone over 0.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.