Chicago @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

PNC Park has the 8th-largest outfield in MLB — generally bad for dingers. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.5-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Osvaldo Bido will hold the platoon advantage against Dansby Swanson in today's matchup. Dansby Swanson will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup. Dansby Swanson's launch angle this season (11.2°) is a considerable dropoff from his 15.4° figure last season.

PNC Park has the 8th-largest outfield in MLB — generally bad for dingers. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.5-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for pitchers. The Chicago Cubs infield defense profiles as the best on the slate today.

Tucupita Marcano has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (58% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. PNC Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Tucupita Marcano has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

THE BAT X projects Miles Mastrobuoni in the 79th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. PNC Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. Miles Mastrobuoni will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Osvaldo Bido in today's matchup.

THE BAT X projects Ian Happ in the 80th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. PNC Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°.

PNC Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. Cody Bellinger will hold the platoon advantage against Osvaldo Bido today. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cody Bellinger has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

THE BAT X projects Christopher Morel in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 12th-worst on the slate.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. The switch-hitting Rodolfo Castro will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Drew Smyly. Rodolfo Castro will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Connor Joe is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. Connor Joe will hold the platoon advantage against Drew Smyly in today's matchup.

Mike Tauchman is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. PNC Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. Mike Tauchman will have the handedness advantage against Osvaldo Bido today.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 12th-worst on the slate.

THE BAT X projects Andrew McCutchen in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°.

Carlos Santana is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. The switch-hitting Carlos Santana will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Drew Smyly.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 12th-worst on the slate. Yan Gomes has made big strides with his Barrel%, improving his 3.5% rate last season to 11.6% this season.

THE BAT X projects Seiya Suzuki in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. Mark Mathias will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Drew Smyly in today's matchup. Mark Mathias will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation often leads to more offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 83°. Austin Hedges will have the handedness advantage against Drew Smyly in today's game. Austin Hedges will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

Ke'Bryan Hayes has gone over 1.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Ji-Hwan Bae has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

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