Oakland @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Luis Robert is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 venue in the league for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Luis Robert will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against JP Sears today... and even better, Sears has a huge platoon split. Luis Robert pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (32.8% — 75th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 venue in the league for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-smallest outfield in the league — generally good for home runs. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.299) may lead us to conclude that Jonah Bride this year with his .236 actual wOBA. As it relates to plate discipline, Jonah Bride's talent is quite impressive, sporting a 1.78 K/BB rate since the start of last season while placing in in the 90th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 95th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Zack Gelof is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 venue in the league for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Zack Gelof has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Zack Gelof's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better recently, going from 47.9% on the season to 55.3% in the past 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yoan Moncada in the 85th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Yoan Moncada is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 venue in the league for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-smallest outfield in the league — generally good for home runs. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Yoan Moncada will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Ryan Noda is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 park in the majors for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Ryan Noda will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Touki Toussaint in today's game. Ryan Noda pulls many of his flyballs (33% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. With a .376 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) this year, Ryan Noda finds himself in the 95th percentile for offensive ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eloy Jimenez in the 89th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Eloy Jimenez is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 venue in the league for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Eloy Jimenez will hold the platoon advantage over JP Sears today... and even better, Sears has a huge platoon split. Eloy Jimenez has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Andrew Benintendi's batting average talent is projected to be in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 park in the majors for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Andrew Benintendi has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Andrew Benintendi will hold that advantage today.

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #7 venue in the league for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Trayce Thompson will hold the platoon advantage over JP Sears today... and even better, Sears has a huge platoon split. Trayce Thompson pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.3% — 94th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Trayce Thompson will hold that advantage today. Trayce Thompson's launch angle this season (22.8°) is a considerable increase over his 15.7° mark last year.

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