Texas @ Houston Picks & Props

Built just 20 feet above sea level, Minute Maid Park has one of the lowest altitudes among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output. The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 10° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. J.P. France will have the handedness advantage over Marcus Semien in today's game. Marcus Semien will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup.

Built just 20 feet above sea level, Minute Maid Park has one of the lowest altitudes among all major league stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output. The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 10° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Today, Mauricio Dubon is at a disadvantage facing the league's 8th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.2% rate (91st percentile). Out of all the teams in action today, the 4th-best infield defense belongs to the Texas Rangers.

Martin Maldonado will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cody Bradford in today's game. Martin Maldonado pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.5% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Martin Maldonado will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Jeremy Pena is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 61% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Minute Maid Park has the 2nd-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Jeremy Pena will hold the platoon advantage against Cody Bradford in today's game. Extreme flyball hitters like Jeremy Pena tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Cody Bradford.

Yainer Diaz's batting average talent is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yainer Diaz will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cody Bradford today. Extreme groundball bats like Yainer Diaz generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Cody Bradford. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Yainer Diaz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Alex Bregman ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Alex Bregman is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Alex Bregman will have the handedness advantage over Cody Bradford in today's matchup. Alex Bregman pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.6% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Alex Bregman will hold that advantage today.

Jonah Heim has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Abreu in the 88th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Jose Abreu is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Jose Abreu will have the handedness advantage against Cody Bradford today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Jose Abreu will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 15th-best hitter in the game. Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Kyle Tucker will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Chas McCormick ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Chas McCormick will have the handedness advantage against Cody Bradford in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Chas McCormick will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Josh Jung is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Adolis Garcia ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adolis Garcia is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. Adolis Garcia pulls many of his flyballs (32.8% — 75th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

Corey Julks will hold the platoon advantage over Cody Bradford today. Corey Julks pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.4% — 79th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Corey Julks will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 79th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Leody Taveras has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mitch Garver in the 77th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Mitch Garver pulls a lot of his flyballs (40% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Duran in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Ezequiel Duran pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.7% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Travis Jankowski is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 68% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this season. Travis Jankowski will have the handedness advantage over J.P. France today. The Houston Astros don't have any same-handed relief pitchers in their bullpen, so Travis Jankowski is guaranteed to hold the advantage against every reliever the entire game. Travis Jankowski has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

Brad Miller has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Nathaniel Lowe has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Josh H. Smith has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.