Cincinnati @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 81st percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Christopher Morel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.6% — 92nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Among all the teams today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Christopher Morel will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 5th-best batter in the game as it relates to his BABIP skill. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Justin Steele.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Seiya Suzuki will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Seiya Suzuki has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.8-mph average to last year's 89.5-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Matt McLain is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Matt McLain will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele today.

Joey Votto has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Joey Votto has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's game.

Ben Lively will hold the platoon advantage against Nico Hoerner in today's game. Today, Nico Hoerner is at a disadvantage facing the league's 5th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 36.1% rate (87th percentile).

When assessing his BABIP ability, Tyler Stephenson is projected as the 19th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Tyler Stephenson will hold the platoon advantage over Justin Steele today.

This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Tucker Barnhart will have the handedness advantage against Ben Lively in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Tucker Barnhart will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Spencer Steer is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Spencer Steer will hold the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's matchup. Spencer Steer pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34% — 83rd percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Extreme groundball batters like Spencer Steer tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Justin Steele.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kevin Newman in the 87th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Kevin Newman is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Kevin Newman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Dansby Swanson is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among all the teams today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Dansby Swanson will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

Mike Tauchman is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Mike Tauchman will hold the platoon advantage over Ben Lively in today's matchup. Mike Tauchman has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Ian Happ ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Ian Happ has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Among all the teams today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

Cody Bellinger is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. This contest is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Cody Bellinger will hold the platoon advantage against Ben Lively in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the 5th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Cody Bellinger will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

Nick Senzel is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 64% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year. Among all stadiums, Wrigley Field's left field dimensions are the 7th-shallowest. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Nick Senzel will have the handedness advantage against Justin Steele today.

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

Nick Madrigal has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

TJ Friedl has gone over 0.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.