Chicago @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Dansby Swanson is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The 7th-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB are found in Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Christopher Morel's BABIP skill is projected in the 78th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Christopher Morel will hold the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's matchup. Christopher Morel pulls many of his flyballs (37.1% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Great American Ball Park projects as the #9 venue in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Will Benson will have the handedness advantage against Javier Assad in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Will Benson can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Will Benson will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeimer Candelario in the 77th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Jeimer Candelario will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Andrew Abbott. Jeimer Candelario pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.5% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The 7th-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB are found in Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Luke Maile will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Luke Maile's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 86.7-mph now compared to just 84.5-mph then.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jake Fraley ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Fraley is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. Great American Ball Park projects as the #9 venue in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jake Fraley will hold the platoon advantage over Javier Assad today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 5th-best batter in baseball when it comes to his BABIP talent. Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Great American Ball Park projects as the #9 venue in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Elly De La Cruz will hold that advantage in today's game.

The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The 7th-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB are found in Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Noelvi Marte will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats. In the past two weeks, Noelvi Marte's maximum exit velocity (a favorable proxy for recent form and raw power) has been 111.7-mph, which qualifies as one of the hardest-hit balls in the game.

T.J. Friedl is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. Great American Ball Park projects as the #9 venue in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). T.J. Friedl will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Javier Assad in today's game. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so T.J. Friedl has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

The #9 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Patrick Wisdom will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's game. Patrick Wisdom pulls a lot of his flyballs (40.9% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.

Nick Martini is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. Great American Ball Park projects as the #9 venue in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nick Martini will hold the platoon advantage against Javier Assad today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Nick Martini has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.