Chicago @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Cody Bellinger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Johan Oviedo in today's matchup.

THE BAT X projects Ian Happ in the 80th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Ian Happ is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

THE BAT X projects Bryan Reynolds in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Mike Tauchman is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Mike Tauchman will have the handedness advantage over Johan Oviedo in today's matchup.

THE BAT X projects Nick Madrigal in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Madrigal has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 92.6-mph average in the last week to his seasonal 85.8-mph figure.

Jack Suwinski is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jack Suwinski will hold the platoon advantage over Marcus Stroman today.

THE BAT X projects Seiya Suzuki in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

THE BAT X projects Andrew McCutchen in the 87th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Connor Joe is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Connor Joe will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Carlos Santana is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Carlos Santana will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Christopher Morel in the 79th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Christopher Morel has seen a big increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 91.8-mph average to last year's 89.5-mph figure.

PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jason Delay will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats. Jason Delay has notched a .337 BABIP since the start of last season, checking in at the 86th percentile.

PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Henry Davis will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Tucupita Marcano will hold the platoon advantage against Marcus Stroman today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Tucupita Marcano can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

THE BAT X projects Dansby Swanson in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

PNC Park projects as the #7 park in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Austin Hedges will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Austin Hedges's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls of late (20.4° in the last two weeks) is a considerable increase over his 9.6° seasonal mark.

PNC Park projects as the #7 field in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather forecast the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Tucker Barnhart will hold the platoon advantage over Johan Oviedo today. Tucker Barnhart has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 86.6-mph average to last year's 84.6-mph EV.

Yan Gomes has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

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

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

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