Detroit @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yoan Moncada in the 88th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Yoan Moncada is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Home runs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among every team on the slate today.

Michael Kopech will hold the platoon advantage over Matt Vierling in today's game. Playing on the road generally diminishes batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Matt Vierling in today's matchup. Matt Vierling's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off recently; his 88.8-mph seasonal mark has lowered to 77.9-mph in the last two weeks. Matt Vierling's launch angle this season (7°) is significantly worse than his 12° mark last year. Compared to his seasonal angle of 7°, Matt Vierling has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (-8.7°) in the past 14 days.

Home runs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Parker Meadows will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Kopech in today's matchup. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among every team playing today. In the last two weeks, Parker Meadows has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .367.

Home runs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Korey Lee will hold the platoon advantage against Tarik Skubal in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among every team on the slate today. Korey Lee will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kerry Carpenter in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Kerry Carpenter is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Home runs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kerry Carpenter will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Kopech in today's game.

The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Trayce Thompson will have the handedness advantage over Tarik Skubal today. Trayce Thompson pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.2% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among every team on the slate today. Trayce Thompson will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Miguel Cabrera is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 92% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The #7 stadium in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Miguel Cabrera has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences today. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst among every team playing today.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Spencer Torkelson pulls many of his flyballs (33.7% — 82nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among every team playing today.

The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Oscar Colas can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Oscar Colas has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among every team on the slate today. Oscar Colas will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Zach McKinstry is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. Home runs are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach McKinstry will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Kopech in today's game. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among every team playing today.