Colorado @ Kansas City Picks & Props

THE BAT X projects Nolan Jones in the 96th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Nolan Jones has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Elehuris Montero will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Daniel Lynch in today's matchup... and even better, Lynch has a large platoon split. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams on the slate today.

THE BAT X projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 94th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°.

Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. The switch-hitting Jurickson Profar will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Daniel Lynch... and even better, Lynch has a large platoon split.

THE BAT X projects MJ Melendez in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. MJ Melendez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Austin Wynns will have the handedness advantage against Daniel Lynch in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Lynch has a large platoon split. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams on the slate today.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Michael Massey will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats. Michael Massey has made significant improvements with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 12.1% seasonal rate to 25% over the past two weeks.

Ryan McMahon is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Ryan McMahon can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

Elias Diaz is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Elias Diaz will hold the platoon advantage over Daniel Lynch in today's game... and even better, Lynch has a large platoon split.

Nick Pratto is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 venue in the league for lefty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Nick Pratto will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Randal Grichuk is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Randal Grichuk will have the handedness advantage over Daniel Lynch in today's game... and moreover, Lynch has a large platoon split.

THE BAT X projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 80th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Ezequiel Tovar will have the handedness advantage against Daniel Lynch in today's game... and even better, Lynch has a large platoon split.

THE BAT X projects Maikel Garcia in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Maikel Garcia will have the handedness advantage against Austin Gomber in today's matchup.

THE BAT X projects Edward Olivares in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Edward Olivares will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Austin Gomber today.

Daniel Lynch will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Charlie Blackmon today... and it's an over-sized mismatch considering Lynch's large platoon split. Charlie Blackmon hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 92nd percentile) and and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 4th-deepest CF fences today. Charlie Blackmon will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Alan Trejo will have the handedness advantage over Daniel Lynch in today's matchup... and even better, Lynch has a large platoon split. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams on the slate today.

THE BAT X projects Drew Waters as the 12th-best batter in MLB when assessing his BABIP skill. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Drew Waters will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Matt Duffy in the 86th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #5 ballpark in the league for righty batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-hottest temperature on the schedule today at 89°. Matt Duffy will have the handedness advantage over Austin Gomber today.

Bobby Witt Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Salvador Perez has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.