Seattle @ Minnesota Picks & Props

As far as temperature and humidity go, the most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Kenta Maeda will hold the platoon advantage against Julio Rodriguez in today's matchup. Julio Rodriguez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 76th percentile) and but may find it hard to clear the league's 10th-deepest CF fences today. Playing on the road typically lowers batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Julio Rodriguez in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Byron Buxton ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best venue in the league for RHB BABIP. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest altitude in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Among every team today, the 12th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners.

When it comes to his BABIP talent, Edouard Julien is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edouard Julien is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Edouard Julien will hold the platoon advantage over Luis Castillo today. Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Edouard Julien will hold that advantage in today's game.

Target Field projects as the #7 ballpark in the game for lefty base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest altitude in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Among every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Willi Castro will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today. Minnesota's 3rd-worst outfield defense on the slate today creates a favorable matchup for Cal Raleigh, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kolten Wong will hold the platoon advantage over Kenta Maeda in today's matchup. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Kolten Wong has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Max Kepler is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Max Kepler will have the handedness advantage over Luis Castillo in today's matchup. Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Max Kepler will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Kirilloff in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Alex Kirilloff is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. Alex Kirilloff will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Luis Castillo today. Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Alex Kirilloff will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 16th-best hitter in MLB when assessing his BABIP ability. Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Carlos Correa ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Carlos Correa is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Carlos Correa will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Mike Ford is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 85% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Mike Ford will have the handedness advantage over Kenta Maeda in today's matchup. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Mike Ford can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Christian Vazquez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Cade Marlowe will hold the platoon advantage against Kenta Maeda in today's matchup. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cade Marlowe can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Matt Wallner is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today. Matt Wallner will have the handedness advantage over Luis Castillo in today's matchup. Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Matt Wallner will hold that advantage today.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Joey Gallo will hold the platoon advantage over Luis Castillo today. Among every team today, the 15th-weakest infield defense is that of the Seattle Mariners. Joey Gallo will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Eugenio Suarez is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

The Minnesota Twins outfield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Donovan Solano has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Michael A. Taylor has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

J.P. Crawford has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Ty France has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.