Pittsburgh @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 97th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Seiya Suzuki will hold that advantage in today's game.

Alfonso Rivas's BABIP skill is projected in the 83rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Alfonso Rivas will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kyle Hendricks today. Alfonso Rivas has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Liover Peguero's BABIP talent is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Ji Hwan Bae is penciled in 9th in the lineup in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. The Chicago Cubs infield defense profiles as the best among every team on the slate today. Chicago's #1-ranked outfield defense of all teams on the slate poses a formidable challenge for Ji Hwan Bae, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs. Playing on the road generally lowers hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Ji Hwan Bae in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miles Mastrobuoni in the 82nd percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Miles Mastrobuoni will have the handedness advantage over Johan Oviedo in today's matchup. Miles Mastrobuoni has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Miles Mastrobuoni will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 86th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Johan Oviedo. Ian Happ has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Ian Happ will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 89th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Dansby Swanson will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Mike Tauchman is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Mike Tauchman will hold the platoon advantage against Johan Oviedo in today's matchup. Mike Tauchman has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Mike Tauchman will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.

Jack Suwinski is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Jack Suwinski will hold the platoon advantage against Kyle Hendricks today.

Endy Rodriguez has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Ke'Bryan Hayes is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.

As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Christopher Morel pulls a lot of his flyballs (37.1% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the worst out of every team playing today. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Christopher Morel will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Yan Gomes's batting average ability is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the worst out of every team playing today. Yan Gomes will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.