Detroit @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

HRs are generally less common at stadiums with deep fences, and PNC Park has the 8th-deepest in Major League Baseball. Osvaldo Bido will have the handedness advantage over Matt Vierling today. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today. Matt Vierling will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game. Matt Vierling's exit velocity on flyballs has declined of late; his 89.6-mph seasonal mark has fallen off to 84.9-mph over the last two weeks.

PNC Park projects as the #6 venue in MLB for righty BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense. The switch-hitting Endy Rodriguez will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Eduardo Rodriguez. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Endy Rodriguez will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

When estimating his BABIP skill, Riley Greene is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Riley Greene will have the handedness advantage against Osvaldo Bido today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jack Suwinski in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 6th-best park in baseball for lefty base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Jack Suwinski will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Bryan Reynolds ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Bryan Reynolds will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

PNC Park projects as the #6 venue in MLB for righty BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense. Alika Williams will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez in today's game. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Alika Williams will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

PNC Park projects as the #6 venue in MLB for righty BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense. Liover Peguero will hold the platoon advantage over Eduardo Rodriguez in today's matchup. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Liover Peguero will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Akil Baddoo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Osvaldo Bido in today's game.

Connor Joe is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Connor Joe will hold the platoon advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez today. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Connor Joe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Javier Baez in the 81st percentile when assessing his BABIP talent.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. Andrew McCutchen will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez in today's matchup. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Andrew McCutchen will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Eric Haase has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Kerry Carpenter ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kerry Carpenter has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (57% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 6th-best park in baseball for lefty base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense. Kerry Carpenter will have the handedness advantage over Osvaldo Bido in today's matchup.

Zach McKinstry is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 6th-best park in baseball for lefty base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to better offense. Zach McKinstry will hold the platoon advantage over Osvaldo Bido in today's matchup. Zach McKinstry's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 17.7% to 20.9%.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game.

Nick Maton will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Osvaldo Bido today.

Henry Davis is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Henry Davis will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez in today's game. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Henry Davis will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Jake Rogers has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Andy Ibanez has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Ke'Bryan Hayes has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.