Chicago @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Angel Stadium has the 10th-deepest left field dimensions in MLB. The weather forecast forecasts the 6th-most favorable pitching conditions on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Gio Urshela's exit velocity on flyballs has declined this year; his 89.8-mph figure last season has decreased to 86.9-mph. Gio Urshela has had some very good luck with his batting average this year; his .305 rate is quite a bit higher than his .282 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

THE BAT X projects Ian Happ in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate. Ian Happ's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last season to this one, increasing from 41.7% to 48.3%.

THE BAT X projects Christopher Morel in the 76th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.6-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Christopher Morel will hold the platoon advantage against Reid Detmers today. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst on the slate. Christopher Morel has made significant improvements with his Barrel%, upping his 14% rate last year to 21.3% this season.

THE BAT X projects Dansby Swanson in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Dansby Swanson will have the handedness advantage over Reid Detmers today. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate.

The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Miguel Amaya will have the handedness advantage over Reid Detmers in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate. Miguel Amaya has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 11.8% seasonal rate to 20% in the last week. Miguel Amaya has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 101-mph average in the past 7 days to his seasonal average of 91.3-mph.

Angel Stadium has the 10th-deepest left field dimensions in MLB. The weather forecast forecasts the 6th-most favorable pitching conditions on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nico Hoerner will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Nico Hoerner has been cold lately, putting up a 0% Barrel% (a reliable standard to measure power) in the past week's worth of games.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 8th-best hitter in the league, per THE BAT X. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Vic Carapazza projects as a Extreme Pitchers Umpire and is expected to be calling pitches today. Angel Stadium ranks as the #21 stadium in Major League Baseball for BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Trey Mancini will hold the platoon advantage over Reid Detmers in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate. Trey Mancini has made significant gains with his Barrel% lately, upping his 5.6% seasonal rate to 20% in the last week. Trey Mancini has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 98.3-mph average in the last two weeks to his seasonal EV of 90.5-mph.

THE BAT X projects Zach Neto in the 82nd percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Zach Neto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Drew Smyly in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate. Zach Neto will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The switch-hitting Luis Rengifo will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Drew Smyly. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate. Luis Rengifo will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Luis Rengifo has made notable gains with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 2.6% seasonal rate to 9.1% in the past 7 days.

THE BAT X projects Taylor Ward in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Taylor Ward is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Taylor Ward will hold the platoon advantage against Drew Smyly in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate. Mike Tauchman has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 90.8-mph average in the past 7 days to his seasonal 86.9-mph mark.

THE BAT X projects Seiya Suzuki in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Seiya Suzuki will have the handedness advantage against Reid Detmers in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate.

Mike Trout projects as the 7th-best batter in the league, via THE BAT X. Mike Trout is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Mike Trout will have the handedness advantage over Drew Smyly in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

THE BAT X projects Yan Gomes in the 75th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Yan Gomes has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (94% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Yan Gomes will hold the platoon advantage over Reid Detmers in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense profiles as the 13th-worst on the slate.

THE BAT X projects Brandon Drury in the 77th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Brandon Drury has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (57% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Brandon Drury will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Drew Smyly in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Chad Wallach will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Drew Smyly today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate. Chad Wallach will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.