San Diego @ Houston Picks & Props

Yordan Alvarez projects as the 2nd-best batter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yordan Alvarez is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Yordan Alvarez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matt Waldron in today's matchup. Yordan Alvarez will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 85th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Chas McCormick will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Alex Bregman is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. Alex Bregman pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.7% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Alex Bregman will hold that advantage in today's game.

When it comes to his batting average ability, Michael Brantley is projected as the 14th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Michael Brantley will have the handedness advantage against Matt Waldron in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Michael Brantley will hold that advantage today.

As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-most suitable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Matt Waldron will have the handedness advantage against Jose Altuve today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-strongest infield defense is that of the the San Diego Padres.

Matthew Batten has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Martin Maldonado has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Trent Grisham has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Luis Campusano has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Jeremy Pena has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.