Texas @ Toronto Picks & Props

Out of every team on the slate today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays. Marcus Semien is an extreme flyball batter and faces the strong outfield defense of Toronto (#3-best on the slate). Marcus Semien will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup.

Max Scherzer will have the handedness advantage over Bo Bichette today.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Brandon Belt ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brandon Belt is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. This game is expected to have the 5th-most humid conditions of all games today (80%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid. Brandon Belt will have the handedness advantage against Max Scherzer today. Brandon Belt will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Cavan Biggio is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 83% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season. This game is expected to have the 5th-most humid conditions of all games today (80%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid. Cavan Biggio will have the handedness advantage over Max Scherzer in today's game. Cavan Biggio will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

This game is expected to have the 4th-most humid conditions of all games today (76%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid. Jonathan Ornelas will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Hyun Jin Ryu in today's game.

Josh Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 93rd percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Nathaniel Lowe's BABIP ability is projected in the 96th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). This game is expected to have the 4th-most humid conditions of all games today (76%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Davis Schneider ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Davis Schneider is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humid conditions of all games today (76%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Davis Schneider will hold that advantage in today's game.

Tyler Heineman has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Robbie Grossman has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Austin Hedges has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Daulton Varsho has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jonah Heim has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Alejandro Kirk has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.