St. Louis @ Chicago Picks & Props

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Paul DeJong pulls many of his flyballs (35% — 89th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. Paul DeJong has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 98.5-mph average over the past 7 days to his seasonal figure of 93-mph. Over the past week, Paul DeJong's 72.7% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 44.5%.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Paul Goldschmidt ranks as the 13th-best hitter in the game. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for long-balls. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Jake Burger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery today. Jake Burger pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.7% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The St. Louis Cardinals outfield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of every team today.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Willson Contreras ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Willson Contreras is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Willson Contreras has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

Jordan Montgomery will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Benintendi in today's game. Andrew Benintendi's average exit velocity has fallen off recently; his 87-mph seasonal figure has dropped to 84.3-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games. Andrew Benintendi's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased this year; his 91.1-mph figure last year has fallen off to 88.1-mph.

Nolan Arenado is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Nolan Arenado pulls many of his flyballs (41.7% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. Nolan Arenado has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.3-mph to 91.8-mph over the past 14 days.

Eloy Jimenez's batting average talent is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Eloy Jimenez is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Eloy Jimenez will hold the platoon advantage over Jordan Montgomery in today's matchup. Eloy Jimenez has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert in the 97th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Luis Robert is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for long-balls. Luis Robert will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery in today's game.

Tim Anderson's exit velocity on flyballs has declined lately; his 90.1-mph seasonal average has fallen to 83.1-mph over the past two weeks. Tim Anderson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has dropped off from last year to this one, decreasing from 14.8% to 8.1%. Tim Anderson has posted a .243 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, grading out in the 1st percentile. By putting up a 4.15 K/BB rate this year, Tim Anderson has displayed poor plate discipline, placing in the 15th percentile.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The #6 ballpark in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for long-balls. Lars Nootbaar will have the handedness advantage over Dylan Cease in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for long-balls. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. Jordan Walker has compiled a .283 Expected Batting Average this year, checking in at the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Donovan in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Brendan Donovan is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The #6 ballpark in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Brendan Donovan will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's matchup. Brendan Donovan has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences today.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Nolan Gorman ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #6 ballpark in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Nolan Gorman will hold the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's game. Nolan Gorman pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.5% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-worst infield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for long-balls. Zach Remillard will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery in today's matchup. The St. Louis Cardinals outfield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of every team today. Zach Remillard will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in the majors — generally good for long-balls. The switch-hitting Yasmani Grandal will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Jordan Montgomery. The St. Louis Cardinals outfield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of every team today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Yasmani Grandal will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Andrew Vaughn will have the handedness advantage over Jordan Montgomery in today's matchup. Andrew Vaughn has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Elvis Andrus has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Dylan Carlson has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Tommy Edman has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.