Chicago @ Texas Picks & Props

Globe Life Field profiles as the #28 stadium in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 6th-deepest CF dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Globe Life Field. The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching. Jesse Scholtens will have the handedness advantage over Marcus Semien in today's game. Marcus Semien has taken a step back with his Barrel% lately; his 5.6% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% over the last week.

Globe Life Field profiles as the #28 stadium in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 6th-deepest CF dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Globe Life Field. The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching. Jesse Scholtens will hold the platoon advantage against Adolis Garcia in today's matchup. Over the past two weeks, Adolis Garcia's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 16.1% down to 10%.

Globe Life Field profiles as the #28 stadium in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching. Jesse Scholtens will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Josh Jung today. Josh Jung hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 93rd percentile) and and will have to hit them out towards the game's 6th-deepest CF fences in today's game. Josh Jung has exhibited poor plate discipline this year, grading out in the 10th percentile with a 4.68 K/BB rate.

Globe Life Field profiles as the #28 stadium in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 6th-deepest CF dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Globe Life Field. The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching. The Texas Rangers outfield defense profiles as the 5th-best among every team on the slate today. Tim Anderson will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 78th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Leody Taveras will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats. Compared to last season, Leody Taveras has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 41.4% to 47.7% this season. In terms of his batting average, Leody Taveras has experienced some negative variance this year. His .278 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .308. Sporting a .328 BABIP this year, Leody Taveras is ranked in the 80th percentile.

Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Robbie Grossman will hold that advantage in today's matchup. In the last week, Robbie Grossman's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 6.5% up to 14.3%.

Yoan Moncada's BABIP talent is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yoan Moncada is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.

Elvis Andrus will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Heaney in today's game... and even better, Heaney has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Luis Robert is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. Luis Robert will have the handedness advantage over Andrew Heaney in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Heaney has a large platoon split. Luis Robert has made substantial improvements with his Barrel%, improving his 8.9% rate last year to 15.2% this season. Compared to last year, Luis Robert has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for home runs, increasing his percentage of balls hit between 23° and 34° from 13.5% to 20% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.

Oscar Colas has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Jake Burger will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney in today's game... and moreover, Heaney has a large platoon split.

Travis Jankowski is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 94% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this season. Travis Jankowski will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jesse Scholtens today. Travis Jankowski will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Travis Jankowski's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls recently (3° over the last 14 days) is considerably higher than his -0.8° seasonal mark. Sporting a 1.27 K/BB rate this year, Travis Jankowski has displayed strong plate discipline, grading out in the 95th percentile.

Ezequiel Duran's BABIP skill is projected in the 87th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ezequiel Duran will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats. Based on Statcast data, Ezequiel Duran grades out in the 88th percentile for hitting ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .363. Placing in the 97th percentile, Ezequiel Duran sits with a .369 BABIP this year.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Eloy Jimenez ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Eloy Jimenez is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Eloy Jimenez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney today... and the cherry on top, Heaney has a large platoon split.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Andrew Vaughn ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew Vaughn will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney in today's game... and even better, Heaney has a large platoon split.

The switch-hitting Yasmani Grandal will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Andrew Heaney... and even better, Heaney has a large platoon split.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Mitch Garver ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mitch Garver will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. In the last week's worth of games, Mitch Garver's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.7% up to 18.2%. Mitch Garver has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90-mph to 92.3-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games. Over the last 14 days, Mitch Garver's 56.3% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 45.6%.

Seby Zavala will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Heaney in today's game... and even more favorably, Heaney has a large platoon split.

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.